Our Basic Fire Academy does not include or attempt to meet the medical training requirement. We offer an eight-week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) onsite EMT course that is taught by Joshua Haynes and other KCFA instructors. Contact Renee’ Golden at (903) 983-8662 or KCFA@kilgore.edu for information.
The classes listed below are for students who need to retake a section (or more) to be eligible to retake a section of the Basic Structure Firefighter exam. Students may take more than one course if needed. These courses are offered often and are approximately four weeks. There is not a required textbook. The online coursework must be completed before the last day of class. The section final and state skills testing are held on the last day of class in Kilgore.
If you are interested in taking a section offered below but have never taken a full academy, please contact us at kcfa@kilgore.edu or (903) 983-8177.
Students that need to be only tested over skills to be eligible to challenge the TCFP state exam may click on the course below. The student will need to apply for a Qual # from the Commission. Tuition includes study resources to prepare for the state exam. Contact KCFA if interested in testing over a section not listed.
The classes below are offered in the Fall and Spring. Tuition does not include the JBL Access/textbook.
The following classes are not offered regularly. Contact kcfa@kilgore.edu or (903) 983-8177 for inquiries.
These classes are offered periodically throughout the year but are not TCFP certification courses at this time.
The KC Fire Academy will begin offering monthly CE course to the local fire departments soon.
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The Kilgore College Fire Academy has received approval as a designated institution by the Canadian Province of British Columbia. Students attending the KC Fire Academy who meet the British Columbia residency requirement are now able to apply for financial assistance under the British Columbia Student Assistance Program.
Payment must be made by credit card, cashier’s check, certified check, or money order ONLY (in U.S. dollars only). An additional $15.00 should be added to each of the above to cover international bank processing charges.
Individuals who: