Our Basic Fire Training
This 468-hour training course is available in online and on-site formats. There are no pre-requisites required to enroll. Our on-site training is 11-12 weeks long and costs $2,750.00, while our online session takes a minimum of 8 weeks online with a 12 day onsite Skill session 1 day for the state test and costs $2,500.00 (housing is included in the online fire academy tuition). Traditional Academy students have the option of being housed at a couple of different Volunteer Fire Department's. The Departments each have their monthly charges. If grades are kept up and the student is doing well in the course they have the option to apply with Department to become a Volunteer 2 weeks into the academy. In the on-site class, we conduct live fire drills to train you on the basics of overhauls, forced entries, ropes, knots, ladders, fire extinguishers, building construction, fire safety, and orientation. After passing the basic fire academy, and taking the state test which will be administered at the completion of the course at our facility. Students will become state certified with a passing grade of 70 or above on each IFSAC section of the state exam. Through the program, you receive the following certifications: ( NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472 ) IFSAC Seals: HazMat Awareness, Fire Fighter I, HazMat Operations, and Firefighter II All 4 IFSAC Seals are required for state certification.
Traditional Fire Academy Course Schedule
The end date of these academies may change due to snow days and holidays dates will be changed as soon as we change them.
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February 21, 2022
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May 12, 2022**
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August 15, 2022
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November 3, 2022 **
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Online Fire Academy Tuition (NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472) : $2500.00
Breakdown: If taken separately
OL Firefighter I: $1300.00 for the skill session Housing $150.00 to check availability and options call 903-438-0300
OL HazMat Awareness: $200.00 1 days in the classroom. Call For Dates. 903-438-0300
OL Firefighter II: $1100.00 for the skill session Housing $150.00 to check availability and options call 903-438-0300
HazMat Operations: $250.00 1 day of skills Call For Dates. 903-438-0300
Texas Commission on Fire State Testing Fee is $55.00 / If paying by Credit Card $58.00
Online fire academy is enrollable now New classes start the 1st and 15th of each month. Pick your skill session must be a minimum of 8 weeks out from your start date.
• TCFP Individual Certification |
• Basic Fire Suppression |
Available IFSAC seals: Firefighter I & Firefighter II (NFPA 1001)
Hazardous Materials Awareness and Hazardous Materials Operations (NFPA 472)
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Bridging to EMT is no longer an option per the state. However if you go through our EMR class and
decide 12 months later to get your EMT we will deduct the tuition you already paid for the online
EMR course when you sign up for the EMT course online.
EMR required textbook:
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Package ISBN-13:9780135747049
$179.99 |Add to Cart
This package contains:
Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 11th Edition By Chris Le Baudour|©2019|Paper ; 656 pages MyBradyLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 11th Edition By Chris Le Baudour|©2019|Access Code Card ; 672 pages
EMT is a minimum Prerequisite to certifying as a Firefighter in the state of Texas.
Texas Commission on Fire Protection Minimum Requirements of Medical to certify:
(c) Prior to being appointed to fire suppression duties, personnel must complete a Commission-approved basic structure fire suppression program and successfully complete a Commission recognized emergency medical course. The individual must successfully pass the Commission examination pertaining to that curriculum as required by §423.3 of this title. The Commission recognizes the following emergency medical training:
(1) Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Service Personnel certification training;
(2) an American Red Cross Emergency Response course, including the optional lessons and enrichment sections;
(3) an American Safety and Health Institute First Responder course;
(4) National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification; or
(5) medical training deemed equivalent by the Commission.
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Our EMT Training (Scroll up for EMR Training information) Tuition: $1040.00 for onsite EMT Online EMT $1000.00
We offer EMT in the online and on-site training sessions. Traditional Classroom students are trained over the course of eight weeks, while online students have three months to complete the course. Additionally, we offer a four-day skill session for you to complete your skill before taking your final. Online EMT tuition is $1000.00, Onsite EMT tuition is $1040.00 and online students have serveral options for housing. Contact us for more information.
EMT TEXTBOOK: Prehospital Emergency Care 11th ed
Click here for application and for instructions on ordering the textbook
(Textbook Required for Traditional Classroom)
By Joseph J. Mistovich & Keith J. Karren
EMT/ Traditional Classroom Schedule Clinical Time (Not Included in dates) 24 hours ER and 48 hours Ambulance.
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End Date
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May , 2021 - exact date pending
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November , 2021 -
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(Recommended Textbook for Traditional Classroom and OL EMT)
HELPFUL STUDY GUIDES: Exam Prep: EMT-Basic Author(s): Dr. Ben Hirst, Performance Training Systems International Association of Fire Chiefs Details: ISBN-13: 9780763742133 ISBN-10:0763742139 EMT-Basic Review Manual for National Certification Author(s): American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Stephen J. Rahm Details: ISBN-13: 9780763744663 ISBN-10:0763744662
EMT - Basic Course - Online Schedule (see application for Book information) Tuition : $1040.00
Basic Course Skills will be scheduled for 5 days in the last 30 days of the course.
Skill dates are subject to change.
Call for details (903-438-0300) .
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Skill Date- Arrive
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January 04, 2021 |
April 05, 2021
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May 10, 2021
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March 01, 2021
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June 01, 2021
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July 12, 2021
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September 06, 2021
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July 05, 2021
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October 04, 2021
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November 08, 2021
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September 06, 2021
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December 06, 2021
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January 08, 2021
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November 01, 2021
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January 31, 2021
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March 08, 2021
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Contact us to start a new career with our fire and EMT training sessions.
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Owner/ Coordinator/ Lead Instructor - Ronnie Gothard
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