Fire / Rescue In-Service Training

Interested in a career where you can make a difference by protecting lives and responding to emergencies? Our program can help you build the skills and confidence needed for a career in fire and emergency response. Explore training opportunities, including swift water rescue and technical rescue training.

Quick Program Facts

Number of courses available: 30+
Accreditation: Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Cost & Fees: Varies by course
Financial aid: Grants and Scholarships
Campus: Northwest
Types of instruction: Classroom or skills training
CEUs: Varies by course

Program Description

Our Fire/Rescue Training Program provides continuing education for certified firefighters and certifications through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

Customized Training

We customize instruction to meet your volunteer or paid department’s needs.

Training opportunities include:

Live operations:
- Fire
- Swift water
- Technical rescue
Fire officer training
Fire instructor training

Admission Requirements

You must hold a state firefighter certification to enroll in one of our fire service training courses. Each course may also require additional prerequisites.

Technical Rescue Training

View descriptions, prices, and times for our technical rescue courses.

State Certification Courses

View descriptions, prices, and times for our state certification courses.

How to Apply

Pick the course you want to take from the Technical Rescue Training schedule or the State Certification Courses schedule.
Select the link under Request a Seat in a Class at the bottom of the page to fill out the reservation request form.
- Allow up to 3–5 business days for confirmation of seat availability
Look for an email with registration instructions 4–5 weeks before the first day of class once you have reserved seats.