The selection process for entrance into the Fire Academy is extensive. Students must complete a separate FA application, speak with the FA advisor, participate in the physical ability testing and interview with the FA Coordinator prior to being selected for the fire academy. This can take up to a month to complete the selection process.
Students must have instructor approval to enroll in any Firefighter certification classes. To gain this approval, students wishing to declare FIRS.CERT (Fire Academy) must first meet with the FA advisor before the designated deadline. Students also must take a physical ability test.
The FIRS.AAS is reserved for students who have already gone through the Fire Academy and have been active firefighters with the desire to be promoted in the Fire Department. Students must complete 15 hours of their degree program here in order to graduate from Amarillo College with a FIRS.AAS.
Students must be in excellent physical condition. A physical ability test is administered, which consists of simulated fire scene activities. You will be notified of the date of the physical ability test. You must show up and complete the physical ability test to be considered for a position in the academy. Interviews will be conducted for all applicants, and it will be determined from there if you are accepted into the academy.
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