Last verified August 29, 2026
Dallas College Fire Academy
Dallas College runs this open-enrollment fire academy in Dallas, TX. Dallas College publishes this program itself. As of August 29, 2026 the Texas Commission on Fire Protection's Upcoming Training List shows no Structure Firefighter row for it, so we do not print it as commission-listed. No dated cutoff on or after August 29, 2026 is on the sourced calendar. Published tuition: In-county estimates on the Fire Protection Technology page (updated 2026-06-25): CE Basic Fire Fighter Certificate $4,420 (1 year); CE Fire Fighting Certificate $3,666 (8 months); credit Basic Firefighter Certificate $3,168 (1 year); Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. $5,940 (2 years). Range printed at top of page $1,782–$4,420 for certificates..
As of August 29, 2026. Where this academy's own pages disagree, every version is below. Act on the earliest restriction.
When can you apply?
| Program | Cutoff | Start | End | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas College Fire Academy | Not dated | Not dated | Not dated | Full-time |
- No dated fire-academy application window on the Fire Protection Technology page or the 2026-2027 Basic Firefighter Certificate catalog page checked this unit. Credit students: dallascollege.edu/admissions/application/. CE: interest form at dallascollege.edu/contact/request-info/. Study page updated 2026-06-25.
How much does it cost?
In-county estimates on the Fire Protection Technology page (updated 2026-06-25): CE Basic Fire Fighter Certificate $4,420 (1 year); CE Fire Fighting Certificate $3,666 (8 months); credit Basic Firefighter Certificate $3,168 (1 year); Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. $5,940 (2 years). Range printed at top of page $1,782–$4,420 for certificates.
These are in-county estimates. Footnote: cost for credit courses is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents; most required learning materials included; certain programs may have additional costs. Continuing Education courses may vary.
They are different credentials on the same page.
How long is the academy, and what does it award?
| Program | Weeks | Hours | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Firefighter Certificate (credit, Level I) | Not printed | 32 | Full-time |
| CE Basic Fire Fighter Certificate | Not printed | Not printed | Full-time |
| CE Fire Fighting Certificate | Not printed | Not printed | Full-time |
- College: licensed fire academy through TCFP; successful completion of this Level I Certificate allows students to take the TCFP structured exam and receive TCFP Basic Fire Suppression certification
- End-of-course exam minimum passing score 70% required for TCFP certification
- TCFP training-sites map retrieved 2026-08-29 does not list Dallas College or El Centro as a certified training facility. College claim vs commission map: both are shown here. Do not upgrade this record to commission_listed on the college's word alone.
Do you need EMT to enroll?
During the academy. The sourced page says: "Prior to being appointed to fire suppression duties, personnel must complete a Commission-approved basic structure fire suppression program and successfully complete a Commission recognized emergency medical course."
What are the enrollment prerequisites?
- El Centro campus only
- TSI waived for this certificate; course prerequisites still apply
- Complete at least 25% of credit hours required for graduation through Dallas College instruction
- HB 1508: program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible
- Catalog does not print a separate academy application deadline on the 2026-2027 Basic Firefighter Certificate page checked this unit
Where is it, and who do you contact?
El Centro Campus, 801 Main St., Dallas, TX 75202
Phones: (972) 860-8912 · (972) 669-6400 · (214) 860-2000. The academy prints more than one. They are not averaged.
Email: asklps@dallascollege.edu
What else do the sourced pages say?
- TCFP training-sites HTML retrieved 2026-08-29 has Dallas Fire-Rescue Department and Dallas Fire-Rescue (OL), not Dallas College. Approval status is self_claimed from the college's 'licensed fire academy through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection' sentence.
- Credit certificate places EMSP 1501 and EMSP 1164 in Semester 2 with FIRS courses. That is during the certificate, not a separate before-hire EMT gate. CE catalog page poid=3219 returned an empty body this unit;
- Named campus president and student profile on the El Centro and Fire Protection pages are omitted from this public record.
Where should you go next?
Sources
- Dallas College, Fire Protection Technology (updated 2026-06-25) · retrieved August 29, 2026
- Dallas College, El Centro Campus (updated 2026-07-07) · retrieved August 29, 2026
- Dallas College Catalog 2026-2027, Basic Firefighter Certificate · retrieved August 29, 2026
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Training Sites map data · retrieved August 29, 2026
Last verified August 29, 2026. Aggregators are not sources.