Introduction

The Recruit Academy is a 12-week program consisting of classroom and hands-on field application and training. This program meets or exceeds all requirements set by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and NFPA Standard 1001, Firefighter I and II under IFSAC and NPQS.



Mission Statement

The Recruit Academy of the Emergency Services Training Institute is committed to developing the premier candidate for the fire service through intense classroom and physical training as well as state-of-the-art hands-on application.



History

Since 1971 the Recruit Academy has been a vital part of the Municipal Fire Training Program. This program, rich in history, has thus far produced more than 3,500 certifiable firefighters. Students from all over the state of Texas, the United States, Canada, Spain, Kuwait, Finland, Ireland, Brazil and Saudi Arabia have completed this intense and challenging class for one reason only: "To become the best firefighter!"



Course Topics

The Recruit Academy program is conducted through student participation, operational classes, field exercises and scenarios, and classroom exercises and discussions. The following topics are covered during the course:

Fire Commission Rules & Regulations	Fire Science
Forcible Entry	Hazardous Materials
Portable Fire Extinguishers	Emergency Service Communications
Ropes, Knots, & Hitches	Public Relations & Safety Education
Fire Service Ladders	Reports & Records
Fire Service Hose	Wildland Fire Suppression
Fire Service Overhaul	Fire Cause Determination
Fire Service Salvage	Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Fire Streams & Hydraulics	Personal Protective Clothing
Fire Apparatus/Pump Operations	Firefighter Safety
Inspections	Pre-Incident Planning
Incident Command Systems	Building Construction
Fire Protection Systems	Live Fire Training Scenarios
Rescue Practices

Fire Science Technology Degree Program


A unique partnership between TEEX and Blinn College

Receive college credit for the TEEX Recruit Academy and be eligible to apply for financial aid by enrolling in the Blinn College Fire Science Technology Degree program.
Receive your Associate in Applied Science (AAS) and complete the Recruit Academy in four semesters. For complete information please call 979.209.7557 or visit www.blinn.edu/twe/fire/index.htm.

Additional Information

Registration requirements & tuition information

Reporting instructions and clothing information

Class dates and Online course information

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