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WCJC has been certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a licensed Fire Fighter training academy.  Our graduates receive 26 college credits. 

Classes are only offered at the Fort Bend Tech Center in Richmond.  Day and online classes are available, and are limited to 30 students per class. 

Texas Commission on Fire Protection website:

http://www.tcfp.state.tx.us/

Fire Academy Certificate

(Basic Fire Fighters Certificate Course)

(26 semester credit hours)

A Certificate Program offered by the Division of Workforce Development, Continuing Education, and Distance Learning.

Wharton County Junior College operates a licensed fire academy certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education.  This 608-hour academy has been divided into 7 college credit classes, Fire Certification I through VII. These topic areas and hours have been approved by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and upon successful completion of all 7 courses the student will be eligible to take the state licensing examination to become a licensed paid firefighter in the state of Texas. All courses must be completed as a block.

The Fire Academy offers both day and evening classes. The Fire Academy also offers in-service training for both paid and volunteer area fire departments. Participants must apply and be accepted.

Entrance Requirements

1.     Be at least 18 years of age.

2.     Successfully complete all entry tests and forms as required by the WCJC Fire Academy.

3.     Pass a Physical and Drug Exam.

4.     Not have been convicted of any felony offense at any time.

5.     Not have been convicted of an offense above a Class C Misdemeanor within the last five (5) years.

6.     Be a high school graduate or have passed the GED test. 

Persons who wish to enroll in fire training should write to the Wharton County Junior College Public Safety Training, 911 E. Boling Hwy, Wharton, Texas 77488.