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Firefighter Minimum Standards / Firefighter II Certification Exam

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Your Study Path

FIREFIGHTER Firefighter Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

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Phase 1: Firefighter I FundamentalsYou are here

Build foundational operations knowledge from Part I curriculum outcomes.

140
hours
2

Phase 2: Firefighter II Advanced Skills

Reinforce advanced tactical and operational competencies from Part II.

130
hours
3

Phase 3: Written Exam Preparation

Target weak written domains and improve timed multiple-choice performance.

40
hours
4

Phase 4: Practical Exam Readiness

Rehearse practical tasks, sequence discipline, and evaluator-critical steps.

88
hours
Estimated total study time
398 hours
That's about 40 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the Firefighter Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
At least 18 years old
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
No prior fire-service employment required before academy enrollment
Background Check
Background, moral-character, and fingerprint requirements apply under Florida statute/rule
Fingerprinting
Fingerprint submission is required for firefighter certification processing
Additional Requirements
  • Candidates must pass both written and practical state examinations
  • A valid medical examination form is required in certification processing
  • Florida standards note one retest opportunity before disqualification for certification pathway

Firefighter Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 months including required minimum standards training

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Florida State Fire College / Bureau of Fire Standards and Training

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Florida standards state candidates may have one retest opportunity before becoming disqualified for certification.

Total Cost Breakdown

Application Fee$30 (state firefighter certification exam application)
Total Estimated Cost$30 state exam application fee plus local program costs
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The official pass rate is Florida BFST reports 2,031 first-attempt Firefighter II passes last year; statewide first-time percentage is not published.. Our students do better.

200 Practice Questions

Practice written-test style firefighter items mapped to minimum standards topics.

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What You'll Study

3 chapters covering everything you need to pass

Firefighter Exam Details

Firefighter Minimum Standards / Firefighter II Certification Exam

Administered by Florida Division of State Fire Marshal - Bureau of Fire Standards and Training

Official Source
70% minimum on the written examination
Passing Score
100
Questions
2
Hours
$30 state application fee plus local training-center tuition
Exam Fee
Study time: 398+ training hours plus exam review
Prerequisites: Complete Firefighter Minimum Standards training (or approved equivalency), then pass written and practical state exams
Valid for: Firefighter Certificate of Compliance is issued after training, testing, and statutory qualification requirements are met

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Florida Division of State Fire Marshal - Bureau of Fire Standards and Training content outline

Firefighter I Curriculum51.8%

Part I minimum standards training (206 hours) aligned to foundational firefighter competencies.

Firefighter II Curriculum48.2%

Part II minimum standards training (192 additional hours) aligned to advanced firefighter competencies.

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