About the Fire Academy
In a partnership with Kilgore College, PTHS will be offering the initial 23 college hours of the Kilgore College Fire Academy on the PTHS campus. This exciting program, with an additional summer boot camp after graduation, offers students the opportunity to prepare for and pass the certification test offered by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Upon completion of the coursework, summer boot camp and passage of the TCFD tests, students will be able to seek employment in area fire departments. Students must be 18 years of age by the date of certification testing. Students must be classified as a JUNIOR OR SENIOR to participate in this program.
In addition, students will prepare for and take the Emergency Medical Responder certification test. This is the first step towards becoming an Emergency Medical Technician.
Once students are TCFP certified and affiliated with a fire department (paid or volunteer) they qualify for tuition-free enrollment into Texas public colleges if they wish to continue their education in any area of their choosing.
The costs of the Fire Academy at PTHS will be $1,200.00. Payment arrangements with Kilgore College are available. An additional cost of $475.00 will be incurred during the summer boot camp for the rental of fire suppression equipment. The TCFP exam will cost $55.00.
Students who are interested may pick up an application from the PTHS Counseling Center or see their counselor. Students will need to be able to block 2 class periods for the Fire Academy.
Learn more about the program on the Kilgore College website.
