"By knowing their needs and exceeding their expectations; we enable the success of Florida's Fire and Emergency Services Community!"
The Bureau of Firefighter Standards and Training approves Florida's firefighter training curricula, provides training to Florida's emergency services providers at the Florida State Fire College and certifies Florida fire service members to ensure they meet industry-based standards.
To get a glimpse of where the Fire College is headed; Click on Florida State Fire College Vision 2039!
If you cannot find what you're looking for, send an e-mail to: fsfc.comments@myfloridacfo.com
or call us at (352) 369-2800.
Links for information about...
Visit the Standards Section Home Page
Contact the Standards Section Staff
For Out-of-State Firefighters wanting to earn Florida Firefighter Certification
For Military Firefighters transitioning to civilian life
2018 Practical Testing Schedule
Using the Online Testing Application Process
Where can I access BFST Forms?
Processing Fingerprints for Required Background Checks
Direct Link to Pearson VUE testing: Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Section
Pearson VUE Testing Reservations by phone: 877-265-8191
Want to pursue a degree program? Contact the FSFC Academic Instructor.
The Bureau of Firefighter Standards and Training is accredited by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard). 
Accreditation is the stamp of approval from a third party (Pro Board) review of the Bureau of Firefighter Standards and Training's certification system. The review includes all aspects of certification testing including; completeness, fairness, security, validity and correlation to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
Click on the ProBoard Logo for a listing of the accredited Bureau of Firefighter Standards and Training certification programs.
Click HERE for information on the
NFA's Managing Officer Program
