Program Costs Established 1915 Florida Residents Tuition/Registration Fees BROWARD Full-time/Day class...... $2,129.00 County Public Schools Fire Fighter Part-time/Night class...... $2,149.00 McFatter Technical College Out of State Tuition/ and Technical High School I/II R e g i s t r a t i o n F e e s ...... $ 5 , 4 4 5 . 0 0 Main Campus Books/Supplies...... $300.00 6500 Nova Drive | Davie, FL 33317 | 754.321.5700 Bunker Gear Rental...... $500.00-600.00 Broward Fire Academy Campus Industry Certification and 2600 S.W. 71 Terrace | Davie, FL 33314 | 754.321.1300 State Credential Exam Costs Practical Test Fee...... $30.00 Jeanette L. Johnson, Director Ellen J. Albano, Assistant Director Written Test Fee...... $57.00 Cara A. Daniel, Assistant Director Approximate Program Cost...... $3,016.00 Larry Rothman, Assistant Director Out of State Approximate www.mcfattertechnicalcollege.edu Program Cost...... $6,332.00

Fees listed are based on the number of class The William T. McFatter Technical College and days according to the Broward County Public Technical High School has a vision to change the lives of people from all backgrounds through innovative education. Schools’ calendar. In working to achieve this vision, it is our mission to promote excellence in academic, career, and technical Prices are subject to change without notice. studies in order to prepare students to enter and remain competitive in a global workforce. Accreditation For information about national and program The School Board of Broward County, Florida accreditation, contact the institution. Abby______M. Freedman, Chair | Nora Rupert, Vice Chair Robin Bartleman | Heather P. Brinkworth Where Your Campus Information Patricia Good | Donna P. Korn | Laurie Rich Levinson Obtain information regarding faculty, code of Ann Murray | Dr. Rosalind Osgood Next Chapter conduct, campus map, school calendar and ______grievance information, by scanning the QR code Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools Begins... below or in the McFatter Technical College and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which High School catalog available upon request. results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.

4/17 Program Description Admission Requirements Industry Certification and Licensure The 398-hour Fire Fighting Minimum Standards Applicants must have a standard high school ■ Division of State Fire Marshall – program provides recruits with the training diploma or GED® and EMT Certification. Bureau of Fire Standards and Training required to become certified firefighters following ■ Certified Firefighter Schedule the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) completion of all program competencies. Recruits ($10) or provide official documentation for a will be required to perform all designated tasks, TABE exemption to your program counselor. Employment Opportunities in simulated hazardous and non-hazardous ■ Municipal Firefighter situations. At the conclusion of the program, Schedule an appointment with your program ■ Industrial Firefighter and following the successful completion of the counselor for TABE results and/or a program ■ Wildland Firefighter State of Florida practical and written examinations, specific orientation. ■ Risk Manager/Safety Officer recruits will receive a Certificate of Compliance Applicants must complete a physical examination from the Florida State Fire Marshal in accordance report, immunization record, drug screening with Florida State Statute 633. (approved vendor only), and background check Articulation (approved vendor only). Upon completion of the program and meeting Training topics include: eligibility requirements, students may be awarded Register for classes during open enrollment. credits toward an Associate of Science (A.S.) ■ Introduction to the Fire Service Please be advised that registration runs on a Degree or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) ■ Fire Prevention first come, first served basis. Degree at selected Florida state colleges. ■ Fire Behavior Theory For additional information, please contact ■ Building Construction the Office of Admissions at (754) 321-5700. Transfer Policy ■ Forcible Entry Students with prior training or experience ■ Search and Rescue Program Hours and Schedule may be eligible for advanced placement upon ■ Fireground Operations 398 hours I Traditional approval of the institution. ■ Vehicle Extrication ■ Wildland Firefighting Full-Time/Day Class: Financial Services Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:30pm ■ Hazardous Material Response and Mitigation Financial Aid - Financial assistance is available ■ Emergency Response to Terrorism and Part-Time/Night Class: to those who qualify. Visit fafsa.ed.gov to apply. ■ Weapons of Mass Destruction Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00pm - 10:00pm and Saturday, 7:00am - 5:30pm Refunds - Refunds are available within 5 days of the start of a term. After 5 days, requests The Minimum Standards program is delivered at must be made in writing. the Broward Fire Academy Campus, located at: Courses Fire Fighter I 206 Hours 2600 S.W. 71st Terrace, Davie Florida 33314 Distance Education/Hybrid Courses: Fire Fighter II 192 Hours Students enrolled in distance education and/or hybrid courses Specialized training segments of the Minimum should have daily access to a computer with internet and must have Standards program such as Wildland Firefighting a valid email address that they check daily. Additionally, students should have all necessary hardware and software components and Vehicle Extrication are delivered off-campus required by their technology program or adult education course. at topic-specific training sites.