Fire Science Technology (AS) / Fire Recruit (CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix
CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements

FFP1000,
FFP1301,
FFP1302,
FFP1505,
FFP1540,
FFP2111,
FFP2120,
FFP2401,
FFP2402,
FFP2423C,
FFP2510,
FFP2521,
FFP2541,
FFP2604,
FFP2606,
FFP2610,
FFP2630,
FFP2670,
FFP2706,
FFP2720,
FFP2740,
FFP2741,
FFP2770,
FFP 2780,
FFP 2810,
FFP 2811



Bachelor’s or Associate degree and current State of Florida Level I Fire Instructor (or higher) within a certificate program area in which they are certified or hold a certificate of competency

FFP 0010,
FFP0011,
FFP0012,
FFP0013,
FFP0020



Specialized training/industry certifications (current State of Florida Level I or higher Fire Instructor certification required), competence gained through work experience. Associate degree or higher desired; minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed /Revised

July 2023 Germany Dixon