Recruit Academy
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In order to provide the highest level of service, all members are required to complete a training program where they will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to safely perform the duties of a firefighter.
All non-certified candidates must complete our Recruit Academy where they will obtain a State Firemen’s & Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA) firefighter certification. Candidates who already possess a firefighting certification may not be required to attend our academy. Candidates who are currently certified by TDSHS/NREMT will be required to actively participate in our EMS program, although it is not required to hold an EMS certification.
Prior to starting the academy each recruit must pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT). The PAT is a sequence of events requiring the candidate to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. The rigorous and fair test is designed to provide the department with a reliable and diverse pool of candidates who can handle the physical demands of firefighting. Within 5 minutes and 50 seconds, candidates must successfully complete eight separate events simulating the common and demanding firefighting tasks.
UPCOMING ACADEMY DATES
The 2019 academy dates are pending. This page will be updated when the dates are finalized.