Fire Training Academy

RFT001 - 545.00 Hours

Description

**PLEASE NOTE** that online registration is not available for the traditional academy. You must complete a registration packet and submit all required documents by mail. 

TEEX Fire Training Academy prepares you for success as an entry-level firefighter. This is a 12-week program consisting of classroom and hands-on field application training. Our cadets must excel academically, demonstrate exceptional teamwork and leadership skills, and establish professional behavior.

This program meets or exceeds all requirements set by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, as well as NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents.

Schedule

  • Details
    9/2/2019 - 11/22/2019
    College Station TX
    FP  RFT001  50
    $5400.00
    Register
  • Details
    1/6/2020 - 3/27/2020
    College Station TX
    FP  RFT001  51
    $5400.00
    Register

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or esti@teex.tamu.edu to get the latest schedule.

Description

**PLEASE NOTE** that online registration is not available for the traditional academy. You must complete a registration packet and submit all required documents by mail. 

TEEX Fire Training Academy prepares you for success as an entry-level firefighter. This is a 12-week program consisting of classroom and hands-on field application training. Our cadets must excel academically, demonstrate exceptional teamwork and leadership skills, and establish professional behavior.

This program meets or exceeds all requirements set by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, as well as NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Detailed Student Information

Topics

Fire commission rules and regulations+Forcible entry+Portable fire extinguishers+Rope, knots and hitches+Fire service hose+Fire service overhaul+Fire service salvage+Fire streams and hydraulics+Fire apparatus/pump operations+Inspections+Incident command systems+Fire protection systems+Fire science+Public transportation+Emergency driving+Hazardous materials +Emergency service communications+Public relations and safety education+Reports and records+Reports and records+Wildland fire suppression+Fire cause determination+Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)+Personal protective clothing+Firefighter safety+Pre-incident planning+Building construction

Suggested Audience

All men and women seeking employment as a firefighter in a municipal fire department

Government Programs, Certifications and Accreditations

Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits® For information contact (877) 833-9638

Continuing Education & Professional Credits

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)+Pro Board+CE+Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP)+State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)+Department of Defense (DoD)

Other Information


Contact Information

David Rosier

Training Manager
Phone: (979) 458-0021 | Tollfree: (866) 878-8900

Resources

Registration Packet

Why Choose the Traditional Fire Recruit Academy

Detailed Student Information

Recruit Academy FAQs

International Student Information

Future Traditional Recruit Academy Dates

Related Courses

EMS110+EMS115Emergency Medical Technician Basic+Emergency Medical Technician BasicEmergency Medical Technician Basic+Emergency Medical Technician BasicEmergency Medical Technician Basic+Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Full tuition is required to reserve a place in this course. If you cancel 15 or more calendar days before the start of the class, TEEX will provide a refund, less the $500 fee. If you cancel 14 or fewer calendar days before the start of the class, you will lose the $500 and be charged 10% of the balance.

If you begin the academy and drop out, you will not receive any refund. The $500 fee is nonrefundable under any circumstance.

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