Welcome to SEMINOLE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, TRAINING DIVISION

Courses designed for the fire service.

Let our experienced instructors provide you and your department with the skills and training to elevate your fire service knowledge.

Our Courses

Empower, Connect, Protect:

The mission of the Seminole County Fire Department is the preservation of life and property through the rapid response of highly trained personnel with appropriate resources and continuous prevention so everyone goes home safe.

Aggressive & progressive fire tactics and training

Upcoming Training Courses

Advanced Rigging for Rope Rescue

This course will expand the student's knowledge of rigging rope rescue systems by exploring the physics of rescue systems, building individual components for advanced systems, and engineering complete systems for rescue scenarios.

Aerial Operations

This course curriculum can be designed around the requirements of the requesting fire department. Classroom lectures and practical exercises are conducted in the principles and uses of aerial and pumper apparatus, including the recognition of hazards which may be presented during aerial operations.

Artificial-High Directional Anchor (AHDA): Basics of Tripods, Bipods, Monopods

This course will expand the student’s knowledge of rigging rope rescue systems by exploring the basics of Artificial-High Directional Anchor (AHDA) rigging principles and practices.

Confined Space Rescue Operations/Technician

This course is designed to train rescuers in all aspects of a confined space emergency, including rescue and recovery.

Hazardous Materials Technician

This course is based on the IAFF 160-hour Hazardous Materials Technician curriculum. It will prepare participants to take the State of Florida Hazardous Materials Technician Certification Exam.

Pump Operations

The course curriculum covers the relationship between flow and pressure and mathematical hydraulic formulas. The course includes pump theory, pump rating, and pressure and vacuum gauges and covers the laws, rules and driving techniques for emergency vehicles, as well as a review of fire service hydraulics.

Rope Rescue Operations

This course will provide personnel with the skill, knowledge, and ability to perform rope rescue according to NFPA 1670 Operations Level and NFPA 1006 Level I.

Rope Rescue Technician

This course will provide personnel with the skill, knowledge and ability to perform rope rescue according to NFPA 1670 Technician Level and NFPA 1006 Level II.

Tower Rescue Technician

This course teaches students how to perform organized, systematic rescues from a variety of towers including radio, microwave, electrical, transmission, water, and lighting structures.

Truck Company Operations

This course is designed for firefighters seeking to improve their knowledge and skills in truck company operations.

Trench Operations/Technician

This course is designed to meet NFPA 1670 standards and NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue. The course will address information from OSHA CFR title 1926. Subpart P and is a competency-based, hands-on program to meet or exceed the above standards.

Vehicle Machinery Rescue Operations

This course provides firefighters with the skills and techniques needed to safely extricate victims from complex vehicle and equipment emergencies.

Vehicle Machinery Rescue Technician

This course is designed to meet the requirements for Vehicle and Machinery Rescue, Operations Level, according to NFPA 1670.

New Courses: Check Our Calendar For Events

Our event calendar is the best place to see what fire service courses are coming up next. Whether you’re working toward a certification or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll find dates and details laid out so you can plan ahead. Classes tend to fill quickly, so checking the calendar often is the easiest way to make sure you don’t miss the training you need.

Who we are

Seminole County Fire Department.

The Seminole County Fire Department is dedicated to protecting lives and property through exceptional emergency response, advanced training, and a strong commitment to community safety.

ISO CLASS 1

The Seminole County Fire Department is proud to be recognized as a Class 1 fire department, reflecting the highest standard of excellence in fire protection, emergency response, and community safety.

Empowering Firefighters

The Seminole County Fire Department helps empower firefighters by providing advanced training, modern resources, and strong leadership that support professional growth and effective service to the community.

TRAINING MISSION STATEMENT

Our dedicated team ...

Our organization will enhance life safety and community sustainability through the provision of high-quality emergency services in concert with seamless community partnerships and prevention practices. We will achieve this by creating an organizational culture that attracts, retains, develops, and delivers the very best.