Killeen Fire Department is now offering a fire academy for individuals interested in a career in the fire service. The curriculum for the fire academy is the approved Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Firefighter Course. Successful completion will enable an individual to take the Texas Commission on Fire Protection certification exam, as well as, meet or exceed the necessary qualifications of employment with many fire departments. The fire academy will operate 2 classes per year. The classes have a maximum of 30 students per class and are filling up quickly. To find out more information or to get put on the mailing list for the fire academy please call Lt. Randy Pearson in the Fire Training Division at (254) 501-7876, or e-mail Lt. Pearson.
Academy Schedule
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Emergency Medical Technician - Basic only. |
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| (254) 501-7876 | |
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Fire Academy Only |
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Fire Academy Tuition |
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| Fire Academy |
$2500.00
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| Firefighter I & Firefighter II Course | |
| Essentials Book | |
| Uniform Shirts & 2 Fire Academy T-Shirts | |
| EMT - B |
$550.00
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Dorm Bed, locker, and restroom facilities |
$650.00 |
| CPR (Required for EMT) |
$35.00
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