On October 22, 2025, the Personnel Standards and Education Commission approved a modest $50 tuition increase for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic programs, and added Emergency Medical Responder and Canine courses to the academic inventory.
The majority of this EMS tuition increase will be offset by the Alabama Fire College’s decision to absorb the costs associated with both Platinum Planner, scheduling and tracking software for clinical and skills management, and student professional liability insurance. Platinum Planner will be implemented and managed by a soon-to-be-employed Clinical Coordinator, who will oversee all student clinical experiences and skill documentation across all EMS program levels.
| EMS Courses | Old Rates (In-state / Out-of-state) | New Rates (In-state / Out-of-state) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technician | $950 / $1900 | $1000 / $2000 |
| Advanced Emergency Medical Technician | $1150 / $2300 | $1200 / $2400 |
| Paramedic 1 | $1600 / $2960 | $1950 / $3350 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | $300 / $560 | $300 / $560 |
| Paramedic 2 | $1900 / $3250 | $1950 / $3350 |
| Paramedic 3 | $1900 / $3250 | $1950 / $3350 |
| Emergency Medical Responder (new online course) | $100 / $200 |
| Canine Rescue Courses | New Rates (In-state / Out-of-state) |
|---|---|
| Canine Search Foundations | $100 / $100 |
| Canine Search Specialist | $375 / $600 |
| Canine BARK (Basic Aid for Responder K9s) & First Aid | $200 / $300 |
| Canine on Ropes | $200 / $300 |
These adjustments ensure continued program quality, enhanced student support, and improved clinical oversight consistent with national EMS education standards. If you have questions about this adjustment, please contact registration@alabamafirecollege.org.
Respectfully,
Matt Russell
Executive Director