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Training Facility

North Collier Fire Rescue Training Facility

The North Collier Fire Rescue Firefighter Training Facility is located at Station 45 in Naples and is certified by the Florida State Fire Marshal as an official firefighter training center. Designed to support realistic, hands-on instruction, the facility features a fire tower and burn room that allow firefighters to train in live-fire and real-world response environments.

Recognized by the State of Florida as Fire Training Center of the Year in 2015, 2018 and 2025, the facility is also designated as a regional training center. This recognition reflects the strength of its instructional staff, collaborative training environment, high student success rates, and the mentorship provided to students during and after completion of training programs.

Firefighter Minimum Standards Training Program

North Collier Fire Rescue partners with Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) to deliver the Firefighter Minimum Standards Training Program at the North Collier Fire Rescue Training Facility.

This 480-hour certification program prepares students for firefighter certification in accordance with Florida Statute 633 and is approved by the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

The curriculum includes comprehensive instruction in both classroom and practical skills, covering topics such as:

  • Orientation to the fire service;
  •  Fire behavior, fire streams, and extinguishment principles;
  •  Fire apparatus, tools, ladders, hoses, and equipment;
  •  Forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, and rescue;
  •  Protective breathing equipment and firefighter safety;
  •  Fire alarms, communications, and water supply systems;
  •  Controlled burning and live-fire training; and
  •  First responder training and employability skills.

Graduates of the program are prepared to meet state certification requirements and begin a career in the fire service.

For questions about the Fire Training Facility/Academy, contact Academy Coordinator Mike Jimenez via email.

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