Firefighter

The Firefighter program is accredited by the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (UFRA) and courses are designed to meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) professional qualifications requirements for certification. This program provides training focused on developing individual competencies such as beginning and advanced firefighting and hazardous materials handling in a team-based learning environment. Students develop skills that are fundamental to firefighting in preparation for entering the fire service. Certification testing is administered upon completion.

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students.

Students must meet the following requirements:

• High school students must be in second semester of their senior year and be 18 years old on or before March 1st
• Adult students must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Complete the placement assessments as noted below
• Be in good physical and psychological condition for employment requirements
  • Fitness requirement: 1.5 mile run in 16:49 minutes, 20 pushups in one minute, and 30 sit-ups in one minute (this is assessed before the acceptance into the Fire Academy).
  • NOTE: The physical strength and endurance demand associated with training and on-the-job use and operations of current firefighting equipment include lifting, carrying, pulling of objects, climbing, crawling, running, and hoisting. Physical agility requires upper body strength, aerobic conditioning, and flexibility. Students will be exposed to dark rooms, confined spaces, and extreme heat and cold

Students must submit the required documentation:

• Davis Tech Safety Information Acknowledgement
• Current CPR certification. CPR certification must meet the requirements set forth by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness and must not expire before the end of the program. Acceptable CPR courses are:
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (preferred)
    • This course is offered through Davis Tech and ECOE
  • American Red Cross - Professional Rescuer
  • National Safety Council - CPR & AED
  • All courses must have an in-person skills evaluation completed by an instructor. Online courses will not be accepted. A list of accepted courses is found here.

If you have questions regarding the admission requirements, program, or application process, please contact the Health Professions Advisor at 801-593-2362.