Event Phone: 737-881-8045
****IMPORTANT – If you cannot get link to work or do need help registering, please call our Office at 737-881-8045****
Dates: June 1, 2024 – July 28, 2024
Monday 1800-2200, Wednesday 1800-2200, Saturday 0800-1800.
Classroom Location: TPSTA HQ – 298 Industrial Blvd, Bastrop, TX 78602
Tuition: $2,800 Per Student ($700 FF1, $700 FF2, $700 Live Fire Prerequisite & Live Burn Evolutions, $700 Hazmat Awareness & Operations)
**Additional $250 Testing Fees ($100 SFFMA Required) & ($150 TCFP Optional)
For Financing Click Here: https://app.leif.org/commit?product_id=633c4e06650b96ec7766ed2b
To Pay in Full Click Here: Firefighter Academy – Texas Public Safety Training Academy (pstatx.com)
If your class is being paid for by your fire department call us at 737-881-8045 or email admin@pstatx.com
After you have paid, you must complete the student enrollment agreement here: Payment Plan Agreement – Texas Public Safety Training Academy (pstatx.com)
Materials Provided: Cadet eBook, Online Access to Flash Cards, Quizzes, Skill videos, Virtual ride along videos, Cadet T-Shirt.
Students who are not affiliated/sponsored with a Fire Department will need to rent Bunker Gear from Gear Wash LLC. This will be $400 paid directly to Gear Wash LLC, separate fee from tuition.
Fire Department Sponsored Students have priority scheduling.
Non-Department Sponsored Cadets: $400 Bunker Gear Rental. This cost is included if financed through Leif.
*If not using Leif financing, these out-of-pocket expenses will need to be paid separately from the tuition cost.
Course Details:
Course is SFFMA Fire Academy with the opportunity to challenge the TCFP Exams. TCFP exams will also be scheduled for Cadets desiring to take those exams at the end of the Program. Department and Non-Department sponsored cadets are welcome to enroll.
This course is HB 2604 Eligible!!!!
There are 6 Live Fire Training Evolutions that must be completed to be awarded course completion. These may be credited from prior training.
◦Extinguisher Fire – FF1 Task
◦Ground Cover Fire – FF1 Task
*Container/Garage Fire – FF1 Task
◦Vehicle Fire – FF1 Task
◦LPG Fire – FF2 Task
◦Interior Structure Fire – FF2 Task
Firefighter Skills and written curriculum are comprised off all Skill objectives outlined by the SFFMA Sections 1-22, including the SFFMA Skills sheets and by NFPA 1001.
After the student passes the Final Examination, they will be registered to do SFFMA Skills Testing and SFFMA Written Examination. After completion of this course the student will also be eligible to challenge the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Structural Firefighter Skills and Written Examinations. TPSTA will assist with TCFP registration and submission of required documentation and conduct scheduling to challenge as part of this course.
Students must report all criminal history with exception to Class C (or out of state equivalent) moving or traffic/parking violations. A Criminal History check must be obtained by the student if there is ANY history of arrest for anything other than the exception above. This will be at the student’s own expense. Criminal history, even some felony offenses, are not necessarily disqualifying, but is subject to review and approval by the Academy Fire Chief.
**Once registered for this course, refunds will only be issued if registrations are cancelled with at least 14 days advanced notice before first day of class, or if written documentation of a death or serious illness/injury is provided, or if the Agency Chief/Head contacts the Director & Chief of Texas Public Safety Training Academy before the start of the first day of training and verifies an emergency circumstance occurred that requires the registrant to drop from the course.
Payments may be submitted via check, card or EFT. If paying by non-electronic method (Check, Cash, or Money Order) contact the TPSTA Training Specialist at 737-881-8045
By selecting to register, you are agreeing with the above information and terms.
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June 1, 2024 - July 28, 2024
8:00 am - 6:30 pm