Public Safety

Public Safety Programs

Offered through Workforce and Continuing Education

Four firefighters in navy and yellow helmets secure a calm person on a stretcher with orange straps during outdoor rescue training.

Public Safety programs offer students the chance to gain employment or promotion within public or private agencies which maintain public safety, prevent crime, apprehend or rehabilitate criminals, and insure social welfare. Individuals will learn practical and cognitive skills required to effectively and safely protect citizens.

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Looking for the Law Enforcement Academy?
It’s now included under the Law Enforcement Technology degree program in the School of Business and Technology.

Fire Academy

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

Courses included in the Basic Fire Suppression Program
Course	Course Title	Hours
FIRS 1001	Firefighter Certification I	88 Hours
FIRS 1007	Firefighter Certification II	88 Hours
FIRS 1013	Firefighter Certification III	88 Hours
FIRS 1019	Firefighter Certification IV	88 Hours
FIRS 1023	Firefighter Certification V	88 Hours
FIRS 1029	Firefighter Certification VI	88 Hours
FIRS 1033	Firefighter Certification VII	92 Hours
EMSP 1019	CPR – Basic Life Support	8 Hours

Students must complete a basic Emergency Medical Services (EMT) course to secure employment as a paid firefighter after completing the program. This course may be taken before or after the Fire Academy program.

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Licensure Disclosure

Firefighter Continuing Education

Additional Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Certifications for Certified Firefighters

Angelina College offers additional Texas Commission 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.

Law Enforcement In-Service Training

Angelina College Regional Law Enforcement In-Service Training

Visit the Law Enforcement In-Service Page

Looking for the Law Enforcement Academy?
It’s now included under the Law Enforcement Technology degree program in the School of Business and Technology.

Licensure Disclosure

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