State Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• Be a high school graduate or posess a high school General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Submit to a background investigation as prescribed by the State of Florida to determine an applicant's moral character
• Pass a medical exam to evidence acceptable physical condition
• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic (EMTP)

HCC Requirements:

• Comply with State of Florida Requirements
• Submit a completed HCC Fire Academy application
• Submit copies of transcripts from all academic institutions attended

Equipment Requirements:

As a student in the HCC Fire Academy, you will be required to provide the following items for training:

• Curriculum required textbooks
• Minimum required uniform issue 
• NFPA approved personal protective ensemble consisting of bunker pants and coat, SCBA facepiece, firefighting boots, helmet, gloves, and nomex hood 
• 25' of nylon utility rope (1/2" to 5/8' diameter)

Books can be purchased only at the Ybor campus bookstore.

For links to equipment vendors, please see the "links" page.