About the AC Fire Academy

Amarillo College, in partnership with local municipal and county fire departments, introduced the Regional Fire Academy in 1992 to provide comprehensive, cost-effective training programs that meet or exceed state: Texas Commission on Fire Protection Standards (TCFP) and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) training requirements. In August 2024, the Academy moved into its own state-of-the-art facility, making it the premier firefighter training center in the Panhandle.  

• The Regional Fire Academy provides standardized training at a reasonable cost with convenient schedules for students.
• Professional firefighters can take courses to achieve promotion and advancement.
• Volunteer firefighters can maintain or improve their skills so they may better serve their communities.
• Those entering this dynamic career can complete the training required of a basic firefighter before taking a fire department entrance examination.