Training tomorrow's firefighting professionals
All students applying for the Fire Academy are required to complete and submit an application packet prior to registering for the Academy. It is your responsibility to make sure that all paperwork is submitted on time to the proper offices. If you do not complete your required paperwork you will not be permitted to register.
1. Fire Academy Application
You must submit your application and all required documentation to the Administrative Assistants (located in the Public Service Careers (PSC) building) prior to receiving a registration card for the academy. By submitting your application you are acknowledging that you understand and agree to comply with all of the requirements stated within this application packet.
2. Public Service Careers Student Health Status Information Sheet
This must be completed by a physician no later than the first day of the academy. This sheet must be submitted to Administrative Assistants.
3. Copy of Testing Results
You must submit a copy of your Accu-Placer scores or a college transcript showing TASP requirements met or ACT, SAT, and/or TAAS scores that exempt you from having to take the TASP test. You must submit a copy of these scores to the Administrative Assistants at the same time you return your application. You need only to take the reading portion and score at a 10.5 reading level. If you need to take the Accu-Placer, please contact College of the Mainland’s Testing Center at ext. 379 to arrange a time and date.
4. Registration and Fee Payment Documentation
Once you have completed all required documentation you will receive your registration card from the Administrative Assistants to then register at the Admissions office located in the administration building. You then will pay for the academy at the Cashier’s window also located in the administration building. Return a copy of your fee payment receipt showing all courses being offered for the fire academy have been registered and paid for in full to the PSC Administrative Assistants. The receipt showing payment should be submitted no later than 1 week prior to the start of the academy. If you have not paid for the academy by that time you may be dropped from the classes.
5. Financial Aid Opportunities
If financial assistance is needed, contact the Financial Aid office at ext. 274 for any questions.
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