Fire Academy General Information

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Fire Academy Program Quick Facts Brochure

 

Program Flexibility

Classes are offered every semester during the day 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

 

Expertise

Navarro College uses instructors who are experts in their field. Instructors are members of the Navarro College family and include full-time and adjunct faculty. All are experienced firefighters either currently employed or retired. Each instructor is interviewed and chosen based on their knowledge and command of subject matter.

 

Program Resources

Navarro College has the ability to provide all necessary resources to help make a class successful. New computers, textbooks, curriculum, and other instructional equipment are available to help ensure the highest quality instruction.

 

College Credit

Most importantly, the Navarro College Fire Academy offers college academic credit. All Fire Academy classes are academic classes and students finish with 24 credit hours. Credit hours can give graduates an advantage when searching for employment.

 

Degree

Fire Academy hours go toward the AAS Fire Science Degree.

 

Tuition/Fees

$3,900.00 (approximately)

Tuition is based on out-of-district rates. If you live in-district (Navarro County) tuition may be less.

 

Financial Aid

Please visit the Financial Aid Office on any Navarro College campus for information on how to apply and what types of aid are available.

 

Drug Screen/Background Check

As a part of the Fire Academy students must take and pass a 10-panel drug screen, as well as, pass a criminal background check. Both to be administered by the college. Failure in either will result in student’s dismissal from the program.

 

Social Security Card

A Social Security number is required for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Certification.

 

Books

Books are available at the Navarro College Bookstore in Waxahachie.

• IFSTA - Essential of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6th Edition (ISBN 978-0-13-314080-4). $96

• IFSTA - Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 5th Edition (ISBN 978-087939613-8). $93

 

Uniforms

Uniforms are required to be worn daily throughout the Academy. Navarro College Fire uniform:

• Red-collared shirt with program logo for class (available in the bookstore) Approximately $20

• Red T-shirts for workout (available in the bookstore) Approximately $14

• Dark blue EMS pants (w/belt loops)

• Black belt

• Black polishable boots

• Navy workout shorts

• Running shoes

• Navy blue hooded jacket (available in the bookstore) Approximately $31

 

Bunker Gear

RENTAL IS AVAILABLE APPROXIMATELY $900 THROUGH OUTSIDE VENDOR

Required bunker gear includes:

• Helmet

• Hood

• Coat

• Pants

• Suspenders

• Boots

• Gloves.

Bunker gear must be NFPA 1851 approved and inspected by NCFA coordinator. Documentation will be required stating the equipment meets the criteria required by the 2008 NFPA Standard 1851 advanced inspection. Rental Gear is available through various vendors online. Two DFW vendors are GCS and Lion Total Care. Bunker Gear will be needed by the second week of class.

 

Additional Fees

(Due to individual agency, upon successful completion of class)

• Fingerprints fee - $41.45

 

 

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