Florida has some very strict and great training for firefighters. The Firefighter Minimum Standards course consists of a minimum of 360-hours of training. The first 160-hours includes NFPA Firefighter I and Florida specific requirements. The following 200-hours includes NFPA Firefighter II and Florida specific requirements. Below are some links to Florida Fire Service Organizations:
- Florida Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators
- Florida Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians
- Florida Association of Public Information Officers
- Florida Association of Search and Rescue
- Florida Emergency Preparedness Association
- Florida Fire Chiefs Association
- Florida Fire Inspectors Association
- Florida Fire Marshals Association
- Florida Fire Service Honor Guard Association
- Florida Professional Firefighters Association
- Florida State Firefighters Association
- Florida Society of Fire Service Instructors
- Florida West Coast Fire Association