Fire Training Academy

Course Description

Prerequisites

Applicants for either TEEX Recruit Fire Academy must meet the following requirements:

• Be a high school graduate or have passed a GED test
• Be at least 18 years of age

International applicants must meet the following additional requirements:

• Pass an English proficiency exam (coordinated through the TEEX International Student Advisor)

To complete your application process to the Fire Training Academy, you must do the following

• Pay the $75.00 non-refundable and non-transferable application fee through the TEEX Website
• Submit a completed Recruit Fire Academy Participant Enrollment Agreement.
• Submit a color copy of a driver’s license or a form of government- or state-issued identification.
• Submit a copy of a high school diploma or GED completion: Applicants that are still in high school at the time of enrollment are required to provide a letter from the school stating eligibility for graduation and date. College transcripts are also accepted as proof of high school completion.
• Register with TCFP (https://fido.tcfp.texas.gov) and provide FIDO pin number to registrar.
• Submit proof of meningitis vaccination: Participants under the age of twenty-two must meet the requirements of vaccination within the last five years and a minimum of ten days prior to the first day of the traditional academy or boot camp. Please refer to the TEEX website for more information about meningitis requirements and exemptions.

A representative from TEEX will review your application and contact you if you’ve been cleared to complete the registration process and pay the balance of your tuition.

Important: Upon approval of your application to enroll in the TEEX Recruit Fire Academy, you will be required to submit a medical evaluation prior to the first day of class. You will receive the medical evaluation form along with your reporting instructions.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements.  If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.

Participants Must Provide

• a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
• Notebook paper (8½ × 11″)
• Pen, highlighters
• Textbook and curriculum materials:
  • International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) Essentials of Fire Fighting, 7th edition, ISBN # 978-0-87939- 657-2
  • TCFP Certification Curriculum Manual, Chapter One: Basic Fire Suppression (download a copy)
  • TCFP Certification Curriculum Manual, Chapter Six: Hazardous Materials (download a copy)
  • TCFP Certification Curriculum Skills Manual, Chapter One: Basic Fire Suppression (download a copy)
  • TCFP Certification Curriculum Skills Manual, Chapter Six: Hazardous Materials (download a copy)
• Uniform essentials (purchased through Barker Productions).
• The complete listing of all uniform requirements can be found in the Recruit Fire Reporting Instructions.
• Bunker gear (see recourses section for more information about bunker gear rental): Coat, Pants, Boots, Hood, Helmet, Gloves
• 7-mm Prusik cord, 10 ft. in length (unless gear vendor provides)
• Black shoe polish
• Bag for change of clothes
• Athletic shoes and socks
• Backpack for books (black or navy)
• Reusable water bottle

Optional Supplies

• IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting Course Workbook, 7th edition, ISBN # 978-0-87939-660-2
• IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting Exam Prep, 7th edition, ISBN # 978-0-87939-658-9

Attendance Requirements

The TEEX Traditional Recruit Academy Attendance Policy is found in the Basic Structure Fire Suppression Certification Rules, Policies, and Procedures in section V. Classroom Procedures and Expectations.  Each participant will receive this electronically via email during the first week of class.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

• The course is taught from the IFSTA Essential 7th edition of Fire Fighting & Fire Department Operations. There are 23 chapters that cover all phases of firefighting that a Recruit needs to become certified as a Basic Structural Fire Protection Personnel.

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Suggested Audience

Individuals seeking employment as a firefighter in a municipal fire department

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

• Pro Board
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
• State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)

Other Information

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. 

Funding Options

• VA Education Benefit eligible, contact [email protected] or call (877) 833-9638
• Sallie Mae approved course, contact [email protected] or teex.org/sallie-mae/