{"id":2,"date":"2018-06-28T20:00:53","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T20:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/fireacademy\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-07-01T20:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T20:37:00","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/fireacademy\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to ACCFTA"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Overstretching limits. Forging firefighters.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to the Austin Community College Fire Training Academy!<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t just help you pass a Texas Commission on Fire Protection test &#8211; we deliver real career experience to forge the future elite of the fire service.<\/p>\n<p><em>NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overstretching limits. Forging firefighters. Welcome to the Austin Community College Fire Training Academy! We don\u2019t just help you pass a Texas Commission on Fire Protection test &#8211; we deliver real career experience to forge the future elite of the fire service. NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"layouts":[{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"Choose Your Path","column_1":"<div class=\"card2\">\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><b>The Traditional Track: 16 weeks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>A rigorous, full-time semester designed for total immersion.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> Hybrid. Online classes Monday &amp; Friday; mandatory in-person skills training Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (8:00 AM-5:00 PM).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Training:<\/strong> Mandatory Agility classes: Fall and Spring (6:30\u20137:30 AM) | (5:00\u20136:00 PM).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outcome:<\/strong> Firefighter Level 1 Certificate &amp; Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Exam Eligibility.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/fireacademy\/program\/\"><b>Certificate Program<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","column_2":"<div class=\"card2\">\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>The Summer\u2013Fall Evening Track: 20 Weeks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><em>Designed specifically for working adults who have the grit to face a fast-paced environment around a non-traditional schedule. Strictly limited to 20 students.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> Hybrid. All coursework online; mandatory in-person skills training Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (6:00 PM-10:00 PM) + four Saturdays (8:00 AM-5:00 PM).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Training:<\/strong> Mandatory Agility Classes: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (5:00 PM-6:00 PM).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional Schedule:<\/strong> Fall HazMat Awareness and Operations classes meet two nights per week. (Dates and times to be determined).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outcome:<\/strong> Firefighter Level 1 Certificate &amp; Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Exam Eligibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","background":"Gradient","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"#eeee22","gradient_end":"#ffffff"},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/fire-academy-handbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Standard Operating Guidelines. ACCFTA Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"Know Before You Apply","column_1":"<p data-path-to-node=\"23\"><em>It is critical that you meet the baseline standard:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"24\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Age:<\/b> Must be 18 years or older on or before the first day of class.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Medical Clearances:<\/b> If selected, you must pass a <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/fire-academy-handbook\/physical-examination\/\">physical examination by a licensed Texas physician<\/a> prior to Day 1.<\/p>\n<p><em>No Category A Medical Conditions allowed.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Background Check:<\/b> You must be able to pass a TCFP criminal background check to be state-certified. ACCFTA does not determine eligibility. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcfp.texas.gov\/support\/faq-certification\">Review TCFP Background FAQ here<\/a>].<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Financials:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/fireacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Fee-sheet-Spring-2025.pdf\">Austin Community College Tuition<\/a>. Additional gear costs (boots, pants) are out-of-pocket.<\/p>\n<p><em>For Government Issue (GI) Bill, scholarships, or financial aid aid, contact [Kristi Elliott].<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"26\"><\/h2>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"Earn Your Gear. Apply Now!","column_1":"<p><em>Admission to ACC <strong>does not<\/strong> guarantee acceptance into the Fire Training Academy. You must complete <b data-path-to-node=\"27,0\" data-index-in-node=\"98\">both<\/b> steps.<\/em><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"The Selection &amp; Vetting Process","column_1":"<p data-path-to-node=\"36\"><em>Slots are highly competitive. The selection committee evaluates applications individually and fills seats in the following strict priority order:<\/em><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"37\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">EMT-B Certified<\/b> (or higher) applicants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Current EMT-B Students<\/b> (ACC EMT students receive priority).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"37,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fire Department Sponsored<\/b> applicants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"37,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Active ACC Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Fire Protection Technology<\/b> degree students.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"37,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"37,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">General Applicants<\/b> (First-come, first-served based on application date for any remaining slots).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"38\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"38,0\">\u26a0\ufe0f <b data-path-to-node=\"38,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">What Happens Next?<\/b> You will receive an automated copy of your application upon submission. The committee reviews applications <i data-path-to-node=\"38,0\" data-index-in-node=\"129\">after<\/i> the deadline closes. If selected, you will be notified via your ACC email. We do not maintain a waiting list; if you are not selected, you must reapply for the next cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hands Off:<\/strong> Admitted Cadets will be automatically registered for all required courses by the ACCFTA team.<\/li>\n<li><em>Do not attempt to register for Fire Training Academy courses yourself.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/student-accessibility-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Student Accessibility Services (SAS)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><em>If you require academic, classroom, or physical accommodations due to a documented disability, you must coordinate with the SAS office to secure your official paperwork before training begins.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Timeline:<\/b> Requests must be submitted to the <a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/student-accessibility-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAS office<\/a> at least <b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\">three weeks before<\/b> the start of the semester.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Requirement:<\/b> You must hand-deliver your official <b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\">\u201cNotice of Approved Accommodations\u201d<\/b> document from SAS to the ACCFTA staff and your lead instructor before any accommodations can take effect.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Rule:<\/b> Accommodations <b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\">will not<\/b> be applied retroactively. Get your paperwork locked down early.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"","column_1":"<div class=\"card2\">\n<h2><strong>Step 1 &#8211; Apply to ACC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[<a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.austincc.edu\/new-student-application\/\">Start your General ACC Application here<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p><em>When prompted, you MUST select the following exact criteria to route your application correctly:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Area of Study:<\/strong> Public and Social Services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Program:<\/strong> Fire Protection Technology<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certificate or Degree:<\/strong> Fire Protection Technology: Firefighter \u2013 Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","column_2":"<div class=\"card2\">\n<h2><strong>Step 2 &#8211; Apply to ACCFTA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Once you have your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/help\/acceid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACCEID<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/help\/accmail\/activation-and-login-assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACC email<\/a>, submit your formal academy application.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a class=\"button expanded\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSezbbTzkG0qrqyNTH3cTzdauM9vy1jOBQlHn48JJRgueTkfGA\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Fall Academy (Deadline: April 1)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a class=\"button expanded\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdzSwD7oZ3mXUXRKNnRfg6BJqXsL9MHXVV6JMatoXNkSn5qtA\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Spring Academy (Deadline October 1)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a class=\"button expanded\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfLQauK_uA_X8Vbzxav89W71ybdF0m1tTkVmSMpkzvugUQ-Ww\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Summer Academy (Deadline April 1)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n","background":"Gradient","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"#8224e3","gradient_end":"#ffffff"},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""}],"hero_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_source":"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/fireacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/HeadlinerBlackFramesRemoved.m4v","blurb_content":""}],"accordion":false,"sidebar":"","sidekick":""},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/Pab9XV-2","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/fireacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/fireacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/fireacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/fireacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/fireacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/fireacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1029,"href":"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/fireacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions\/1029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/fireacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}