COM will be closed March 15-21 for Spring Break. Classes resume on Monday, March 22.
Training tomorrow's firefighting professionals

Estimate of Costs

(Prices are subject to change)

Fire Academy Tuition

In district Out of district
$ 1536.00 $ 1571.00

Summary of approximate additional costs

Description Amount
Text Books $70.00
Uniform Shirt / PT wear $100.00
Bunker Gear *See below
State Testing Fee Included in Tuition

Bunker gear is not sold through COM Fire Academy. Rental gear is provided by independent suppliers by rental or purchase. Some suppliers locally:

  • Rescate - 281-481-5101

STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BUNKER GEAR. Please call the Fire Academy at ext. 378 for more information. Bunker gear provided by a sponsoring department must be accompanied by an official letter stating that it is fully compliant to the current NFPA standards.

Bunker Gear Required Items

  • Helmet
  • Coat
  • Pants
  • Boots
  • Gloves
  • Work
  • Gloves
  • Sock
  • Hood
  • Clear safety glasses
  • Gear Bag

Minimum Uniform Items

  • Academy Shirt Package (Purchased during the 1st week)
  • Black military style boots (Side zipper preferred / steel toe not required)
  • Dark blue Dickey style pants without large bellows / cargo side pockets
  • Black leather belt
  • Running shoes
COM Fire Technology

Fire Technology

Fire Academy

Public Service Careers Building
1200 Amburn Road
Texas City, TX 77591
409.938.1211 ext. 285 or 224
1-888-258-8859 ext. 285 or 224
409.938.3146 Fax

Public Services Careers