Tarrant County College District offers a range of first responder training programs, focusing on emergency medical services, fire suppression, and public safety. Their mission is to provide high-quality education to prepare students for careers in public safety and health professions.
Location
Fort Worth, TX • 3 Locations
health.sciences@tccd.edu
Tarrant County College District offers a range of first responder training programs, focusing on emergency medical services, fire suppression, and public safety. Their mission is to provide high-quality education to prepare students for careers in public safety and health professions.
Location
Fort Worth, TX • 3 Locations
health.sciences@tccd.edu
Choose from available first responder training programs.
The Basic Fire Fighting program trains students to become certified firefighters in Texas, accredited by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. It spans 14 weeks with six simultaneous classes, focusing on practical and classroom training aimed at preparing participants for the Basic Fire Suppression certification exam. The program requires rigorous physical and academic diligence from its 24 selected students per class cohort.
The Basic Fire Fighting program trains students to become certified firefighters in Texas, accredited by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. It spans 14 weeks with six simultaneous classes, focusing on practical and classroom training aimed at preparing participants for the Basic Fire Suppression certification exam. The program requires rigorous physical and academic diligence from its 24 selected students per class cohort.
The EMT program prepares students to work alongside paramedics, providing basic life support and emergency pre-hospital care. It is an open enrollment program that includes 18 credit hours taught through lectures and practical sessions. Graduates are eligible to apply for Texas EMT certification and the National Registry of EMTs examination, equipping them for a field-ready career in emergency medical services.
The EMT program prepares students to work alongside paramedics, providing basic life support and emergency pre-hospital care. It is an open enrollment program that includes 18 credit hours taught through lectures and practical sessions. Graduates are eligible to apply for Texas EMT certification and the National Registry of EMTs examination, equipping them for a field-ready career in emergency medical services.
The Emergency Medical Technician program prepares students to deliver basic life support and emergency pre-hospital care in coordination with paramedics. Students will learn essential skills such as communication, splinting, and ethical conduct, and will have the opportunity to apply these skills through clinical rotations. The program culminates with opportunities to earn Texas EMT certification and qualify for work as an EMT.
The Emergency Medical Technician program prepares students to deliver basic life support and emergency pre-hospital care in coordination with paramedics. Students will learn essential skills such as communication, splinting, and ethical conduct, and will have the opportunity to apply these skills through clinical rotations. The program culminates with opportunities to earn Texas EMT certification and qualify for work as an EMT.
The Fire Academy prepares students for certification as Basic Firefighters in Texas, through rigorous classroom and skills training. Over 14 weeks, students will learn key firefighting techniques, physical fitness, and emergency response operations. Completion of the academy allows students to sit for the TCFP Basic Fire Suppression certification exam.
The Fire Academy prepares students for certification as Basic Firefighters in Texas, through rigorous classroom and skills training. Over 14 weeks, students will learn key firefighting techniques, physical fitness, and emergency response operations. Completion of the academy allows students to sit for the TCFP Basic Fire Suppression certification exam.
The Paramedic Program further develops skills acquired in EMT training, focusing on advanced life support in emergency settings. Students will engage in advanced medical procedures and patient evaluations, working alongside emergency personnel at various sites. This program is selective admission and prepares students for paramedic certification in Texas.
The Paramedic Program further develops skills acquired in EMT training, focusing on advanced life support in emergency settings. Students will engage in advanced medical procedures and patient evaluations, working alongside emergency personnel at various sites. This program is selective admission and prepares students for paramedic certification in Texas.
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