Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department

Fire Explorer
Apprentice
Program
JFRDs Explorer Post 29 offers participants an opportunity to experience firsthand the duties and responsibilities of a
full-time firefighter. This includes basic
training with equipment, fire tactics,
emergency medical services, as well as
responding to emergency calls as a volunteer (no direct patient contact, or direct
exposure to hazardous environments).
JFRDs Explorer Apprentice Program
will prepare the Explorer for the next steps
required to become a state-certified Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter. This
will be accomplished through courses offered at Florida State College at Jacksonvilles Fire Academy of the South.
Tuition assistance is available to eligible
candidates to help cover the cost of these
college level courses.

Open House
May 21 @ 11 a.m.
FSCJ Fire Academy
11980 Alden Road
Building P

Application Requirements
JFRD Explorer Post 29
Must be a 10th grader
Parent must provide signed consent/application
Must maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA
JFRD Fire Explorer Apprentice Program (starts at 12th grade)

Parent/guardian (if under 18) must provide signed consent

Must have started Explorer Program in 10th grade
Must be 17-19 years old
Must reside in one of these target zip codes:
32202, 32205, 32206, 32208, 32209,
32210, 32211, 32218, 32244, 32254
Household income must be 200% below current poverty level
Must be on track to graduate and maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA
Must be eligible for modified school day
Must pass a health examination and Physical Agility Test (PAT)
Must pass a background screening and polygraph exam
Must pass a drug screening
Must submit immunization records
Must have a good driving record
Must submit results of PERT, SAT, or ACT
Must successfully complete an Oral Interview
Must successfully complete Student Life Skills Course (SLS)