AISD Fire Academy

PS4212 2 credits (double blocked)/CC6868 2 credits (double blocked)

Second Year Certification opportunity: Texas Commission of Fire Protection Certification, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Certification

This course is a two-year commitment to the Arlington Independent School District Fire Academy. It is a dual credit course conducted in cooperation with Tarrant County College and the Arlington Fire Department. During the two years, students will receive the training and skills necessary to sit for the exams to become Texas Certified Firefighters and national Registry Emergency Medical Technicians at the end of the second year. Instruction will consist of classroom and field experiences. Enrollment is limited but is open to students from all Arlington high schools. Interested students should see their counselor for information about the application and selection process. Uniform purchase is required. 

Prerequisite for Year 1: Eligible for Early Enrollment at TCC, Application, Interview 

Grade Placement: 11

Prerequisite for Year 2: Successful completion of Firefighter I; passed (or concurrent) Anatomy and Physiology or Human Body Systems

Grade Placement: 12

Location: Career + Technical Center