Academy of Fire and Emergency Medical Services
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The cadets of this academy are introduced to healthcare and public safety which allows for training as both an Emergency Medical Responder and Firefighter. While attending this academy, they will be enrolled in Firefighting 1, 2, and 3. In addition to gaining these basic firefighting skills, students will also obtain knowledge about CPR, patient assessment, and first aid through the Health Science curriculum. Cadets in their senior year have the opportunity to dual enroll in Santa Fe Colleges’ EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) program.The summer following their senior year, students will finish earning their Florida State Firefighter I certification by completing the final live burn scenarios and be eligible for state certification. This is done during the summer following their senior year because students must be 18 years old to participate in the live burn.
Magnet Application Information
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open later this fall. This page will be updated with the details ASAP.
If you have program specific questions, please contact us at the school. For general questions, please contact the district magnet office by emailing alachuamagnets@gm.sbac.edu or by calling 352-955-7121.
Application Requirements
- Please visit the CTE Application Website for dates and other important information.
- The minimum requirement is a 2.5 GPA, no more than 10 unexcused absences, discipline including current and prior school year: no "major" referrals and no more than 4 out-of-school suspension days.
- Essay Required: All high school applicants will answer one short answer response prompt (300 words or less): "Describe in detail something you are passionate about or something that motivates you."
Academy of Fire and EMS
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What Will I Learn?
As a cadet of Chief Morey, you will learn the necessary skills to be efficient in fire, EMS, and communications because "one day someone's life may depend on them."
CTE Curriculum Tracts
The Academy of Fire & EMS offers three CTE tracts; Firefighting, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), and Public Safety Telecommunicator. Completion of the Firefighting and EMR tracts is required with few exceptions. All three tracts have the potential for earning industry certifications if students prove proficiency.
EMR (Emergency Medical Responder)
Health science 1 & 2 are prerequisites for EMR
- Health Science 1 - Anatomy & Physiology
- Health Science 2 - Health Foundations
- Emergency Medical Responder
FIRE (State of Florida Firefighter 1)
- Firefighting 1
- Firefighting 2
- Firefighting 3
PST (Public Safety Telecommunicator)
- PST 1 (Dispatcher: Police, Fire, Medical 1)
- PST 2 (Dispatcher: Police, Fire, Medical 2)
Phone: 352-955-6839
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
B.S. Education (Fire Science/Industrial Safety) Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards Emergency Medical Technician Fire Instructor III CPR Instructor Executive Fire Officer, National Fire Academy
Chief James Morey
Email moreyjl@gm.sbac.edu