Mission: To establish and maintain an organized and planned system of apprenticeship conducted as a joint labor and management undertaking. The committee's goal is to improve the quality and quantity of training, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Length: 3 Years

Description: Apprentices in the Fire Fighting Apprenticeship program shall be trained in the use, care and effective handling of all equipment commonly used in connection with fire protection. During the term of apprenticeship, apprentices will be given the instruction and experience necessary to develop the skill and knowledge of fire prevention and suppression. The training of apprentices will include a definite schedule that will outline the training and work experience required. The term of apprenticeship is 6,000 hours, 36 months of continuous on-the-job training (OJT) employment consistent with training requirements established by industry standards. The employer agrees to provide the apprentice with adequately supervised instruction and work experience of which a record will be kept and periodically evaluated in accordance with the work process outline.

Special Admission Requirements: To be accepted into the City of St. Petersburg Fire Fighting, the apprentice shall possess the following qualifications listed in the Standards of Apprenticeship for the St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue Department. These include:

1. Be employed by St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue Department.
2. Be at least 18 years of age
3. Be physically capable of performing the work of the trade
4. Possess a Florida Driver's License
5. Meet the requirements of Florida Statute 633.34, Firefighter Qualifications for Employment; and Florida Statute 112.011(2)(b), Felons, Removal of Disqualification for Employment Exceptions
6. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
7. Be a non-user of tobacco for at least a year prior to date of application

Industry Certification(s): To enter the City of St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue Department apprenticeship program, apprentices must have the State of Florida Firefighter certification and the State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification; upon completion of the program, apprentices receive their Firefighter Journeyman’s certificate from the state.

Contact Information:
Darrin Anderson
(727) 893-2500, extension 2595
andersondar@pcsb.org

Related Links:
City of St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue Department - www.stpete.org/fire

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* Length of program and all costs are approximate and subject to change.