Class Schedule

This FCDICE-approved 40 hour course will expand the student's knowledge of rigging rope rescue systems by exploring the physics of rescue systems, building individual components for advanced systems, and engineering complete systems for rescue scenarios. The course will cover advanced anchoring, artificial high directionals (AZ Vortex/Larkin Frame), off-sets and/or highlines, advanced litter rigging and usage, vector force analysis, risk assessments, size-up considerations, and system analysis. Class lecture and discussion will be complemented with equipment labs, rigging skill stations, constructing complete rescue systems, and patient packaging. Student competency is evaluated through direct instructor observation, informal analysis, informal question and answer sessions, team scenario performance, individual practical skills performance and a final written exam. All applicants must possess solid technical rescue skills, consistent with course prerequisites.

Prerequisite:  Rope Rescue Level II (Technician or equivalent) and Instructor Approval

Preregistration is required.  Upon acceptance into the class, you will be notified and sent a link for one of the payment options listed below.  Offline payments are also available for a discount.  Any discount must be requested in the Comment box during preregistration.

Payment Options
$670.59 - General Public
$603.58 - First Response Partners (Lake Mary FD, Longwood FD, Oviedo FD, Sanford FD)
$    0.00 - Seminole County Fire Department Employee

• October 27-31, 2025, 8:30AM - 5:30PMSeminole County Fire Training Center

This course curriculum can be designed around the requirements of the requesting fire department. Classroom lectures and practical exercises are conducted in the principles and uses of aerial and pumper apparatus, including the recognition of hazards which may be presented during aerial operations. The curriculum also includes classroom lectures and exercises in the principles, uses, and tactical and safe placement of platform apparatus.  Students must bring gloves and proper attire for water pumping exercises.

Preregistration is required.  Upon acceptance into the class, you will be notified and sent a link for one of the payment options listed below.  Offline payments are also available for a discount.  Any discount must be requested in the Comment box during preregistration.

Payment Options
$567.49 - General Public
$510.78 - First Response Partners (Lake Mary FD, Longwood FD, Oviedo FD, Sanford FD)
$    0.00 - Seminole County Fire Department Employee

• September 15-19, 2025, 8:30AM - 5:30PMSeminole County Fire Training Center

This FCDICE-approved course will expand the student's knowledge of rigging rope rescue systems by exploring the basics of Artificial-High Directional Anchor (AHDA) rigging principles and practices. Using the Rock Exotica Arizona Vortex System, students will examine the principles and applications of constructing tripods, bipods, and monopods for rescue. Students should have a thorough understanding of risk assessments, size-up considerations, and rescue system analysis prior to attending due to the limited time format.    

Class lecture and discussion will be complemented with equipment labs, rigging skill stations, and constructing complete rescue systems. Student comprehension is evaluated through direct instructor observation, informal analysis, informal question and answer sessions, team scenario performance, and individual skills performance.    

This is a 3-day course and attendance of all three days is required in order to receive a certificate.

Prerequisite:  Rope Rescue, Technician Level

Preregistration is required.  Upon acceptance into the class, you will be notified and sent a link for one of the payment options listed below.  Offline payments are also available for a discount.  Any discount must be requested in the Comment box during preregistration.

Payment Options
$412.84 - General Public
$371.59 - First Response Partners (Lake Mary FD, Longwood FD, Oviedo FD, Sanford FD)
$    0.00 - Seminole County Fire Department Employee

• February 19-21, 2025, 8:30AM - 5:30PM (closed)Seminole County Fire Training Center

This is an NFPA 1670 compliant course, accredited through FCDICE.  Students will be performing technician level skills in simulated and actual confined spaces.

Preregistration is required.  Upon acceptance into the class, you will be notified and sent a link for one of the payment options listed below.  Offline payments are also available for a discount.  Any discount must be requested in the Comment box during preregistration.

Payment Options
$567.49 - General Public
$510.78 - First Response Partners (Lake Mary FD, Longwood FD, Oviedo FD, Sanford FD)
$    0.00 - Seminole County Fire Department Employee

• February 10-14, 2025, 8:30AM - 5:30PM (closed)Seminole County Fire Training Center

This FCDICE-approved course is based on the IAFF 160-hour Hazardous Materials Technician curriculum.  It will prepare participants to take the State of Florida Hazardous Materials Technician Certification Exam.  This is a 4-week course and attendance of all 20 days is required in order to receive a certificate.

Prerequisite:  Hazmat Operations Level

Preregistration is required.  Upon acceptance into the class, you will be notified and sent a link for one of the payment options listed below.  Offline payments are also available for a discount.  Any discount must be requested in the Comment box during preregistration.

Payment Options
$1,392.32 - General Public
$1,253.13 - First Response Partners (Lake Mary FD, Longwood FD, Oviedo FD, Sanford FD)
$       0.00 - Seminole County Fire Department Employee

• September 8 - October 24, 2025, 8:30AM - 5:30PM, every other weekSeminole County Fire Training Center

This course is FCDICE-approved and meets the requirements of FFP 1301 and FFP 1302.

Week 1:  FFP1301 – Fire Service Hydraulics.  The course curriculum covers the relationship between flow and pressure and mathematical hydraulic formulas.  Course includes pump theory, pump rating, and pressure and vacuum gauges.  Students must bring a simple calculator with square root function.  This portion is a 5-day course and attendance of all five days is required in order to receive a certificate.

Week 2:  FFP1302 – Apparatus Operations.  The curriculum covers the laws, rules and driving techniques for emergency vehicles, as well as a review of fire service hydraulics.  Fireground evolutions and a driving course make up the practical part of the course.  The evolution portion of the course includes the use of pre-connected lines, tandem pumping, drafting, relays and master streams.  The student should have a basic understanding of fire stream hydraulics prior to entering this course.  Students must bring gloves and proper attire for water pumping exercises.  This portion is a 5-day course and attendance of all five days is required in order to receive a certificate.

Preregistration is required.  Upon acceptance into the class, you will be notified and sent a link for one of the payment options listed below.  Offline payments are also available for a discount.  Any discount must be requested in the Comment box during preregistration.

Payment Options
$515.94 - General Public
$464.39 - First Response Partners (Lake Mary FD, Longwood FD, Oviedo FD, Sanford FD)
$    0.00 - Seminole County Fire Department Employee

• March 31 - April 11, 2025, 8:30AM - 5:30PMSeminole County Fire Training Center
• May 12-23 2025, 8:30AM - 5:30PMSeminole County Fire Training Center

This FCDICE-approved course will provide personnel with the skill, knowledge, and ability to perform rope rescue according to NFPA 1670 Operations Level and NFPA 1006 Level I.  This is a 5-day course and attendance of all five days is required in order to receive a certificate.

Preregistration is required.  Upon acceptance into the class, you will be notified and sent a link for one of the payment options listed below.  Offline payments are also available for a discount.  Any discount must be requested in the Comment box during preregistration.

Payment Options
$567.49 - General Public
$510.78 - First Response Partners (Lake Mary FD, Longwood FD, Oviedo FD, Sanford FD)
$    0.00 - Seminole County Fire Department Employee

• September 15-19, 2025, 8:30AM - 5:30PMSeminole County Fire Training Center

This FCDICE-approved course will provide personnel with the skill, knowledge and ability to perform rope rescue according to NFPA 1670 Technician Level and NFPA 1006 Level II.  This is a 5-day course and attendance of all five days is required in order to receive a certificate.

Prerequisite:  Rope Rescue, Operations Level

Preregistration is required.  Upon acceptance into the class, you will be notified and sent a link for one of the payment options listed below.  Offline payments are also available for a discount.  Any discount must be requested in the Comment box during preregistration.

Payment Options
$567.49 - General Public
$510.78 - First Response Partners (Lake Mary FD, Longwood FD, Oviedo FD, Sanford FD)
$    0.00 - Seminole County Fire Department Employee

• October 13-17, 2024, 8:30AM - 5:30PMSeminole County Fire Training Center

This five-day course is designed for firefighters seeking to improve their knowledge and skills in truck company operations. Firefighters will learn the fundamental concepts of truck company operations, forcible entry, search, ground ladders, ventilation, saws and critical thinking skills that will assist them in their fire ground decision making.

Preregistration is required.  Upon acceptance into the class, you will be notified and sent a link for one of the payment options listed below.  Offline payments are also available for a discount.  Any discount must be requested in the Comment box during preregistration.

Payment Options
$660.28 - General Public
$594.30 - First Response Partners (Lake Mary FD, Longwood FD, Oviedo FD, Sanford FD)
$    0.00 - Seminole County Fire Department Employee

• February 24-28, 2025, 8:30AM - 5:30PM (closed)Seminole County Fire Training Center
• November 17-21, 2025, 8:30AM - 5:30PMSeminole County Fire Training Center

This FCDICE-approved course is designed to meet the requirements for Vehicle and Machinery Rescue, Operations Level, according to NFPA 1670.  The course focuses primarily on vehicle extrication and would be beneficial to any personnel who may be assigned to a unit performing extrication duties.  This is a 5-day course and attendance of all five days is required in order to receive a certificate.

Preregistration is required.  Upon acceptance into the class, you will be notified and sent a link for one of the payment options listed below.  Offline payments are also available for a discount.  Any discount must be requested in the Comment box during preregistration.

Payment Options
$567.49 - General Public
$510.78 - First Response Partners (Lake Mary FD, Longwood FD, Oviedo FD, Sanford FD)
$    0.00 - Seminole County Fire Department Employee

• September 29 - October 3, 2025, 8:30AM - 5:30PMSeminole County Fire Training Center

This class meets the criteria for Vehicle & Machinery Rescue at the technician level, as defined by NFPA 1670, NFPA 1006 and FCDICE.

Prerequisite:  VMR, Operations Level

Preregistration is required.  Upon acceptance into the class, you will be notified and sent a link for one of the payment options listed below.  Offline payments are also available for a discount.  Any discount must be requested in the Comment box during preregistration.

Payment Options
$567.49 - General Public
$510.78 - First Response Partners (Lake Mary FD, Longwood FD, Oviedo FD, Sanford FD)
$    0.00 - Seminole County Fire Department Employee

• April 21-25, 2025, 8:30AM - 5:30PMSeminole County Fire Training Center
• November 3-7, 2025, 8:30AM - 5:30PMSeminole County Fire Training Center