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.
- 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.