Last verified August 29, 2026
Tyler Junior College Fire Academy
Tyler Junior College runs this open-enrollment fire academy in Tyler, TX. The Texas Commission on Fire Protection lists it as a Structure Firefighter provider. The next dated cutoff on the sourced calendar is apply by November 15, 2026. Published tuition: The tuition and fees for this course cover the cost of uniforms, personal protective equipment, and other supplies..
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Junior College Fire Academy | November 15, 2026 | January 19, 2027 | Not dated | Full-time |
| Tyler Junior College Fire Academy | Not dated | September 1, 2026 | May 15, 2028 | Full-time |
- College table (page modified 2026-08-10): Spring 2027 application deadline November 15, 2026; start January 19, 2027.
- TCFP Upcoming Training List: two Structure Firefighter rows for Tyler Junior College, PO BOX 9020, TYLER, TX 75711, 09/1/2026 to 05/15/2028, Offline. The college calendar on 2026-08-10 lists only Spring 2027. Both are shown here.
How much does it cost?
The tuition and fees for this course cover the cost of uniforms, personal protective equipment, and other supplies.
No dollar figure on the Fire Academy page (modified 2026-08-10).
Tuition may be covered under VA benefits and the Texas Hazlewood Act (college's statement).
How long is the academy, and what does it award?
| Program | Weeks | Hours | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Fire Suppression Academy | Not printed | Not printed | Full-time |
- Fire Fighter I
- Fire Fighter II
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- IFSAC national accreditation if all four TCFP exam components are passed
Do you need EMT to enroll?
Not stated on the sourced pages. The sourced page says: "The academy page does not state whether EMT is required before, during, or after the Basic Fire Suppression Academy."
What are the enrollment prerequisites?
- Apply to TJC
- Complete the Fire Academy Application by the deadline
- Admission is selective and limited
Where is it, and who do you contact?
1530 SSW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: 903-510-2404.
Email: fireacademy@tjc.edu
What else do the sourced pages say?
- Two addresses. College: TJC West, 1530 SSW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701. TCFP list: PO BOX 9020, TYLER, TX 75711. Both are shown here.
Where should you go next?
Sources
- Tyler Junior College, Fire Academy (Basic Fire Suppression) · retrieved August 29, 2026
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Upcoming Training List · retrieved August 29, 2026
Last verified August 29, 2026. Aggregators are not sources.