Angelina College established a fire academy in 1998-99, which is approved under the rules and regulations of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Programs include basic volunteer firefighter certification, paid firefighter certification, and numerous firefighter continuing education topics for re-licensure. For information about the Fire Academy, call (936) 633-4594 or email fireacademy@angelina.edu.
Basic Fire Suppression Program (Fire Academy) | Pell Eligible Program | 628 Hours
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FIRS 1001 |
FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION I |
88 HOURS |
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FIRS 1007 |
FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION II |
88 HOURS |
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FIRS 1013 |
FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION III |
88 HOURS |
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FIRS 1019 |
FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION IV |
88 HOURS |
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FIRS 1023 |
FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION V |
88 HOURS |
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FIRS 1029 |
FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION VI |
88 HOURS |
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FIRS 1033 |
FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION VII |
92 HOURS |
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EMSP 1019 |
CPR – BASIC LIFE SUPPORT |
8 HOURS |
The student must complete a basic Emergency Medical Services (EMT) course to secure work as a paid firefighter after completing the program. This course may be taken before or after the fire academy program.
Visit the Fire Academy Page.
Angelina College offers additional Texas Commision on Fire Protection (TCFP) Certifications for certified firefighters throughout the year. For information, call (936) 633-4594 or email fireacademy@angelina.edu.
Visit the Fire Academy Page.
*Notes programs also offered as part of the AC Work Ready program. Click HERE for information about the Work Ready program.