"By knowing their needs and exceeding their expectations; we enable the success of Florida's Fire and Emergency Services Community!"
FIRE COLLEGE COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE
As the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST) closely monitors the impact of COVID-19, the health and safety of our employees and customers remains our top priority. In order to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training at the Florida State Fire College has closed our office location to the public until further notice.
For the latest information on the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training activities, events, and standard operations; please visit:
http://www.MyFloridaCFO.com/Division/SFM/BFST/COVID-19.htm
FIREFIGHTERS SAFETY STAND DOWN WEEK!
This year's focus is on ROADWAY SURVIVAL
CLICK HERE for Details and Resources!
The Bureau of Fire 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.
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
Processing Fingerprints for Required Background Checks
2020 Practical Testing Schedule
Direct Link to Pearson VUE Testing: Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Section
Pearson VUE Testing Reservations by phone: 877-265-8191
Using the Online Application Process
Where can I access BFST Forms?
For Out-of-State Firefighters wanting to earn Florida Firefighter Certification
For Military Firefighters wanting to earn Florida Firefighter Certification
Want to pursue a degree program? Contact the FSFC Academic Instructor.
To get a glimpse of where the Fire College is headed; Click on Florida State Fire College Vision 2039!
The Bureau of Fire 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 Fire 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
