FIRE SCIENCE PROGRAMS

 

IN THIS SECTION

 

   

CONTACT INFORMATION

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Campus Dean
(903) 875-7667 (Corsicana)

Program Coordinator
(972) 923-6441 (Waxahachie)

 

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Fire Academy

Fire Academy

Navarro College Fire Academy is licensed by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The Academy serves as a resource for the Texas Fire Service and related organizations by providing professional education in fire fighting through the Continuing Education and Protective Services study areas.

Navarro College conducts a Basic Firefighter Academy that serves municipal fire department needs throughout the State of Texas. Successful completion of the Fire Academy will qualify the student to take the state exam to qualify for certification.

Navarro College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). View the list of states where this program meets licensure or certification requirements.

Career Destination Map

View the Navarro College Catalog for detailed requirements of each curriculum and classes offered for:

 

Career Opportunities

Explore a path to career opportunities in fire science/fire academy.

 

Marketable Skills

  • Complex Problem Solving

  • Coordination

  • Critical Thinking

  • Monitoring

  • Active Listening

  • Communication

  • Democratic Leadership

  • Autocratic Leadership

  • Laissez-Faire Leadership

  • Strategic Leadership

  • Followership

  • Personal Safety

  • Public Safety

  • Pressure Based Decision Making

  • Operation Monitoring

  • Customer Service

  • Teamwork

  • Logical Thought Process

 

Transfer Opportunities

East Texas A&M University (ETAMU)

 

University of North Texas (UNT)

 

Program Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

Dean’s Office

Navarro College-Corsicana

(903) 875-7667

 

Program Coordinator

Navarro College-Waxahachie

(972) 923-6441

 

Notice Regarding Licensure and Certification Eligibility

Some programs prepare students for careers that require a Texas-issued professional license or certification. Please be aware that eligibility for state-issued licenses and certifications is defined by federal and Texas law and may depend on an individual’s immigration status or lawful presence.

Licensure and certification requirements vary by profession. Applicants should review licensure or certification requirements with the applicable Texas licensing board or an immigration attorney prior to starting a program. Federal reference: 8 U.S.C. § 1621. Additional information regarding this law may be found on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Verification of Lawful Presence. web page.

Admission to a program does not guarantee eligibility for professional licensure or certification.