Albany Tech Firefighter 1 Technical Certificate of Credit - Job Training Program
Job Training All branches
Website provided by the program.
At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- Online
- Length
- Duration not listed
- Locations
- Online
- Job locations
- Georgia
- Career field
- Protective Service
About the program
The Firefighter I Technical Certificate of Credit program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates will have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications level. Program graduates receive a Firefighter I Technical Certificate of Credit.
Jobs this program prepares you for
As a member of a fire crew, a Fire Fighter I fights wildland, rural, and structural fires and responds to various other emergency situations including medical emergencies. Additional responsibilities include repairing equipment and general station housekeeping.
Eligibility & prerequisites
high school diploma or equivalent; adequate entrance test scores; physical exam; satisfactory criminal background check; pass NPQ exam at end of program
Financial Aid may cover tuitionStudent fees: Medical/Physical Exam $85.00 NPQ Skills Exam $100.00
Locations & contacts
- Online 31701Tracy Wallacetwallace@albanytech.edu
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ