Leadership Development/Fire Officer

This course is designed for the first-line company officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter four “Fire Officer I”. It is designed around classroom lectures and group exercises to improve your abilities to manage a single fire company. This includes responsibilities such as the development of an Incident Action Plan (IAP), personnel management and mentoring, and community relations. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighter’s and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).Pricing Information: Employees or members of a Fire Department or Agency that is a political subdivision of, or component thereof, the State of Texas are eligible to receive tuition credit from TEEX based on subsidized funding from the State of Texas for this class. Registration Information: For regional open enrollment classes, a minimum of 15 students must be registered no less than 21 days prior to the start date of class. If the minimum enrollment requirement is not met, the class will be cancelled.  Show less

This course is designed to meet the needs of the mid-level officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter five “Fire Officer II.”  It is designed around classroom lectures and group interactive exercises to improve your abilities to manage multiple fire companies. This includes responsibilities such as strategic planning and operations, personnel development, and organizational communications.Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.  Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).Pricing Information: Employees or members of a Fire Department or Agency that is a political subdivision of, or component thereof, the State of Texas are eligible to receive tuition credit from TEEX based on subsidized funding from the State of Texas for this class. Registration Information: For regional open enrollment classes, a minimum of 15 students must be registered no less than 21 days prior to the start date of class. If the minimum enrollment requirement is not met, the class will be cancelled.  Show less

This course meets the needs of fire executive management and satisfies the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter six “Fire Officer 3”. The course is designed around classroom lectures and group interactive exercises to improve your abilities to manage a fire service organization. The course emphasizes community/government relations, model planning, budgeting, human resources, trends and support organizations, and emergency service delivery. The course includes a written project that requires you to develop a strategic plan. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and project based testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) reciprocity. Pricing Information: Employees or members of a Fire Department or Agency that is a political subdivision of, or component thereof, the State of Texas are eligible to receive tuition credit from TEEX based on subsidized funding from the State of Texas for this class. Registration Information: For regional open enrollment classes, a minimum of 15 students must be registered no less than 21 days prior to the start date of class. If the minimum enrollment requirement is not met, the class will be cancelled. Show less

This course meets the needs of fire executive management and satisfies the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter seven “Fire Officer 4”.  The course is designed around classroom lectures and group interactive exercises to improve your abilities to manage a fire service organization. The course emphasizes community/government relations, model planning, budgeting, human resources, trends and support organizations, and emergency service delivery. The course includes a written project that requires you to develop a strategic plan.Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and project based testing.  Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) reciprocity.Pricing Information: Employees or members of a Fire Department or Agency that is a political subdivision of, or component thereof, the State of Texas are eligible to receive tuition credit from TEEX based on subsidized funding from the State of Texas for this class. Registration Information: For regional open enrollment classes, a minimum of 15 students must be registered no less than 21 days prior to the start date of class. If the minimum enrollment requirement is not met, the class will be cancelled.  Show less

This course meets NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter five “Incident Safety Officer.” Upon completion of this course you are eligible to schedule the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) exam, should you meet the TCFP requirements. Participants are also eligible to apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).This course does NOT offer Pro Board certification.Pricing Information: Employees or members of a Fire Department or Agency that is a political subdivision of, or component thereof, the State of Texas are eligible to receive tuition credit from TEEX based on subsidized funding from the State of Texas for this class.  Show less

This course provides entry-level fire and emergency services instructors with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to meet or exceed the Job Performance Requirements (JPR) specified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1020 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications (2025 edition). The curriculum aligns with Chapter 4 “Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I” and is compliant with nationally recognized professional qualification standards.Successful completion of this course qualifies participants to sit for the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written examination and practical skills testing. Participants who earn Pro Board certification may seek certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) under applicable reciprocity provisions. Participants may also apply for certification through the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).Pricing Information: Employees or members of a fire department or agency that is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, or component thereof, are eligible to receive tuition credit from TEEX based on subsidized funding from the State of Texas for this class.Registration Information: For regional open enrollment classes, a minimum of 15 students must be registered no less than 21 days prior to the start date of class. If the minimum enrollment requirement is not met, the class will be cancelled. Show less

This course is intended to support the professional development of intermediate-level fire instructors and is designed to meet or exceed the Job Performance Requirements (JPR) established in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1020 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications (2025 edition). The curriculum aligns with the standards outlined in Chapter 5 “Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II” and is delivered through a combination of classroom lectures and applied learning exercises.Upon successful completion of this course, participants are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written examination and skills assessment. Individuals who earn Pro Board certification may be eligible to obtain certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) via reciprocity. Additionally, participants may apply for certification through the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).Pricing Information: Employees or members of a fire department or agency that is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, or component thereof, are eligible to receive tuition credit from TEEX based on subsidized funding from the State of Texas for this class.Registration Information: For regional open enrollment classes, a minimum of 15 students must be registered no less than 21 days prior to the start date of class. If the minimum enrollment requirement is not met, the class will be cancelled. Show less

The Leadership Development Symposium is dedicated to advancing the art and practice of leadership. Designed for managers and leaders at entry level, the Symposium emphasizes growth, vision, and effectiveness as central to organized success. Sessions are presented by local nationally recognized leaders who challenge participants to think deeply, engage meaningfully, and apply new ideas with confidence. Each session is crafted to inspire leadership excellence, strengthen decision-making, and prepare attendees to lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose in the face of today and tomorrow’s leadership challenges. Keep up with the latest information at our event website. Event registration and hotel reservation links will open on October 1, 2025.  Show less

TEEX Emergency Services Training Institute and the Texas A&M Mays Business School are proud to offer an executive development capstone program for current and aspiring fire service chief executive officers. The Fire Service Chief Executive Officer Program (FSCEO) is delivered by professors from the Mays Business School and is designed to provide advanced level professional development to sharpen leadership skills of executives within the fire service. Upon completion of the program you will receive the designation of FSCEO and will join the alumni of the many professionals who have graduated the program. Additionally, graduates will receive a framed Fire Service Chief Executive Officer certificate and coin from TEEX and Texas A&M University. Admission to the program will be on a competitive basis through an application process. Please note, the FSCEO program is designed to support and enhance the careers of active duty Chief Executive Officers in the Fire Service. Please note that, effective June 2026, the tuition for the FSCEO program will be $3,000.00. 2026 Class Dates: June 8-12, 2026, August 24-28, 2026, and October 19-23, 2026 Application period for 2026 FSCEO classes will be open from October 1 – 31, 2025 – Apply Here (Please note: The Application review period will begin November 4, 2025. Accepted applicants will be notified by January 31, 2026) General Program Questions: FAQ’s HERE Show less

This course is designed for firefighting personnel qualified to become live fire instructors and satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 7, “Live Fire Instructor.” It is designed around classroom lectures, group discussions, and group exercises to enhance skills needed to act as a live fire instructor and safely provide live fire training to emergency responders. You will develop skills such as applying safety guidelines and implementing live fire training procedures before, during, and after training evolutions Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Pricing Information: Employees or members of a Fire Department or Agency that is a political subdivision of, or component thereof, the State of Texas are eligible to receive tuition credit from TEEX based on subsidized funding from the State of Texas for this class.  Show less

This course is designed for the individual who coordinates and delivers community fire and risk prevention programs that intend to eliminate or mitigate situations that endanger lives, property, and the environment. The Fire and Life Safety Educator I course is designed to satisfy the job performance requirements (JPRs) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1035 Chapter 4 and provide the tools necessary to obtain certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA). This NOT a Pro Board Course. Pricing Information: Employees or members of a Fire Department or Agency that is a political subdivision of, or component thereof, the State of Texas are eligible to receive tuition credit from TEEX based on subsidized funding from the State of Texas for this class. Show less