Become a Professional Firefighter
Austin Community College’s Fire Protection Technology Program offers certificate and degree options to help you gain entry-level firefighter skills or advance your leadership credentials. Our state-accredited regional training academy is a rigorous but rewarding 16-week program that prepares you for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection’s certification exam in basic fire suppression. We also offer an associate degree for current firefighters seeking to advance their careers with our associate degree.
Interested in a firefighter career?
You can apply for ACC’s Fire Academy.
The Austin Community College Fire Training Academy is a state-accredited regional training program that prepares you for an entry-level position as a professional firefighter. Graduates of our Academy are located throughout Central Texas and beyond, making a difference in the communities they serve.
The Fire Training Academy is a special-admission program. Applicants may submit their Academy application before or after they complete the ACC general application. Applicants are encouraged to complete the ACC admissions process as early as possible. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the Academy.
A Day In The Life at the Fire Academy
Career & Salary Information
Graduates of the Fire Protection Technology Program can pursue specializations such as fire investigation, forest fire protection, and hazardous materials clean-up.
Awards & Program Maps
Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.
| Program | Award Type | Award Title | Award Plan | Program Map | Optional Mode | Catalog Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection Technology | Associate of Applied Science Degree | Fire Protection Technology | Award Plan | Program Map | PCFPT | |
| Fire Protection Technology | Occupational Skills Award | Chief Officer | Award Plan | Program Map | PCFPT | |
| Fire Protection Technology | Occupational Skills Award | Fire Instructor | Award Plan | Program Map | PCFPT | |
| Fire Protection Technology | Certificate | Fire Service Supervisor Level 1 | Award Plan | Program Map | PCFPT | |
| Fire Protection Technology | Certificate | Firefighter Level 1 | Award Plan | Program Map | PCFPT |
Academic Department Contacts
| Academic Program | First Name | Last Name | Phone | Department Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection Technology | Ryan | Grinnell | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
| Fire Protection Technology | Kristi | Norton | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
| Fire Protection Technology | Nate | Zaleski | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
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Note: Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, and other specialty programs may not appear in the Program Of Interest selection area. Use the Request for Information links on those pages to contact those program administrators.