FIRE ACADEMY
Ed Hadfield, Fire Academy Coordinator
Emerging Technologies & Workforce Building Room 143
817-598-6406 • ehadfield@wc.edu
BASIC FIRE ACADEMY
The Fire Academy prepares the student for a career as a professional firefighter. Students successfully completing the program will have obtained a well-balanced classroom and skills based education. This technical knowledge prepares them for a career in combating the fire problems created by modern living. Students take the TCFP State Exam upon successful completion of the academy.
Special Note: Students interested in attending the fire academy must contact the Fire Academy office in advance due to prerequisites and entrance requirements. Students are also required to successfully pass a background check and drug testing prior to acceptance once all other requirements are met.