Fire Training Center In-Service

Pinellas County and St. Petersburg College, in partnership with the local firefighting communities, provides advanced specialized training for fire professionals at the SPC Fire and Public Safety Training Center and at fire stations throughout Pinellas County.

The Training Center has a burn building, LP gas props, a flashover simulator, and a drill tower. The coursework includes practical, hands-on and technical skills, evidence gathering, supervisory, and arson and terrorism scene prevention. St. Petersburg College manages and administers training at the Fire and Public Safety Training Center, located at 5005 126th Avenue North in Clearwater.

Live Fire Training Instructor (LFTI) Refresher Class
Nov. 20, 2009
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SPC Fire Training Center
5005 126th Ave. N., Pinellas Park, FL
$55.11 PER PERSON
Students must pre-register and pre-pay
Students must provide a copy of their LFTI certificate and verification of participation in live fire training as the Instructor-in-Charge or Safety Officer with their registration form.

Live Fire Training Instructor
Dec. 7- 11, 2009
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SPC Fire Training Center
5005 126th Ave. N., Pinellas Park, FL
$242.05 PER PERSON
Students must pre-register and provide a copy of Fire Instructor I

Physical Abilities Testing Prep Class
January 7, 2010
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SPC Fire Training Center
5005 126th Ave. N., Pinellas Park, FL
$45.40 PER PERSON
Students must pre-register and pre-pay

40-hour Fire Service Hydraulics Class
January 13, 15, 18, 20, 21, 2010
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SPC Fire Training Center
5005 126th Ave. N., Pinellas Park, FL
$186.55 PER PERSON
Students must pre-register and pre-pay

40-hour Aerial Apparatus Operations Class
January 25 – 29, 2010
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SPC Fire Training Center
5005 126th Ave. N., Pinellas Park, FL
$310.80 PER PERSON
Students must pre-register and pre-pay

40-hour Apparatus Operations Class
February 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 2010
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SPC Fire Training Center
5005 126th Ave. N., Pinellas Park, FL
$186.55 PER PERSON
Students must pre-register and pre-pay

8-hour Test Review for the F.S.F.C. Apparatus and Pump Operator Certification
February 26, 2010
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SPC Fire Training Center
5005 126th Ave. N., Pinellas Park, FL
$50.26 PER PERSON
Students must pre-register and pre-pay

Other Programs Offered:

• Live Fire Training Instructor I - 40 hr.
• Live Fire Training Adjunct Instructor I - 16 hr.
• Class A & LP Gas Live Fire Structural Training - 8 hr.
• Class A & LP Gas Live Fire Structural Training - 4 hr.
• Physical Abilities Test - 4 hr.

LP Gas Training Props:

• Flammable & Combustible Liquids
• Above Ground LP Storage Tank Training
• Live Car Fire Training