ADMISSIONS POLICIES AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

1. Be at least 18 years of age
2. Be a legal resident of the United States (submit proof of residency with application)
3. Have a standard high school diploma or GED from an accredited agency (submit copy with application)
4. No felony convictions or misdemeanors involving perjury or false statements (Background check required after acceptance; results will be reviewed)
5. No dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces (documentation may be required if applicable)
6. Be drug free a minimum of 3-5 years (depending on substance used, submit certified drug test results; after program acceptance)
7. Applicants must be tobacco-free for at least 12 months prior to class and provide two notarized, signed copies of the Tobacco Affidavit(submit copy with application)
8. Official Transcript of High School Classes – ATTN: Fire Program Bursar
   1. This can be hand delivered or mailed to the Academy – This must be in an envelope sealed and stamped by the educational institution
   2. Transcripts may be emailed from an official school administration to LisaNM@LeeSchools.net. They will not be accepted if received from student email.

9. Register and create an FCDICE# with Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training(submit proof with application)  *Updated 9/22/25  – The link has been updated to take you to the FireTRAQ registration site.   You will now create your FCDICE# through FireTRAQ.  Select register with FireTRAQ at the bottom.

10. Register for and successfully complete the CPAT (Candidate Physical Abilities Test)(submit proof of completion with application) 

11. Complete the CASAS Basic Skills Test(Reading: 244, Math: 241) (submit official test results with application)
12. Complete a physical exam (after program acceptance; submit clearance form)
13. Complete online portion of AHA BLS at CPR – BLS for the Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) https://shopcpr.heart.org/courses/bls   (Hands on portion will be completed at Orientation #2)
14. Complete Program Registration and FERPA Release Form (submit forms during application)

If you meet all of the requirements above, you are eligible to apply during an open application period.   Incomplete applications will not be processed.  Completed applications will be reviewed and you will receive an email letting  you know if you have been admitted to the program.  If you have been admitted, you will receive additional information on mandatory orientation and the next steps in the process.