Online fire certs?

[compora19]

I have seem plenty of online colleges for degrees in fire science. this is the only thing i have been able to find for just the fire 1 and 2 certs. http://www.trainingdivision.com/Academy.asp

Im already a full time paramedic and I would like to do this online so i dont have to change my job. the thing about that school i posted is theres a 2 week boot camp in texas i dont think i can do.

thanks in advance

[DeputyMarshal]

You can't get legitimate Fire I & II certs online if you're referring to the standard NFPA 1001 Fire I & II. You can shortcut some class time, but you can't do the entire program.

[fire49]

2 options take the class you referenced and find some way to do the two weeks
The place is legit


Other with paramedic some cities will hire you and put you through the fire side, which is the easy part


Check the web site weekly and you might even call and ask if they will put you in the academy

Check Bedford for example

Sweetwater also!



http://www.tcfp.state.tx.us/employment.asp

[compora19]

thanks for responses guys, ive seen alot of talk about the online schools for getting degrees so i was just wondering for the cert. im also on a paid on call dept but we dont have a school around here we put our guys through so im just looking for easy options so i dont want it to interfere with my work

[jtucker1384]

thanks for responses guys, ive seen alot of talk about the online schools for getting degrees so i was just wondering for the cert. im also on a paid on call dept but we dont have a school around here we put our guys through so im just looking for easy options so i dont want it to interfere with my work

Where are you from?

[fire49]

Thought you were in texas

[compora19]

im in michigan, and yes i know theres schools up here...but again i dont want it to conflict with my work

[Engineer mtl]

Before you spend money on some online class like that, make sure to check with the Michigan fire commision to make sure it will actually apply towards your firefighter 1 and or 2, I know Michigan is pretty strict on it and people can have trouble getting commision to transfer over to Michigan, I use to live their as well.

[fire49]

Dumb question, what do Michigan cities require to apply???

[fire49]

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dl...s_320532_7.pdf

Any night programs you can hit??

Or do you work at night

[JTFIRE80]

Out here,(outside Philly) Bucks County Community College runs a 182 Hour FFI during the summer. Its Mon-Fri and lasts for 5 weeks. May be tough to get 5 weeks off, but you could do some switch's if need be.

[compora19]

@fire49

i work 10a-8p...its a really crappy schedule but i have that shift for at least another 6 months until the next shift bids come out

[Firemikeb1]

Of course there is quite a bit of variance, but usually FF1,FF2, EMT with Paramedic preferred. As competitive as the market is now, having an Associates Degree goes a long way as well. HTH, Mike