Fire Protection
Certificate Technical Degree
Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to take the next step, the San Jac Firefighter Training Academy supports you at every stage. We prepare aspiring firefighters to meet and exceed state requirements, and we help working professionals advance their careers through a two-year degree.
Fire Protection: A Degree That Begins with a Calling
This is more than a degree. It’s a calling. Get the training you need from experienced
professionals to start your career.
Start with a strong, affordable foundation
Get high-quality training at San Jac that prepares you to enter the fire service,
advance in your current role, or transfer to a four-year program.
Protect lives and property
Prepare for a career focused on safeguarding people, homes, businesses, and communities
from fire and other emergencies.
Train for real-world response
Gain hands-on experience with equipment, procedures, and scenarios that reflect what
today’s fire service professionals face in the field.
Build in-demand, transferable skills
Develop teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills that are essential
in emergency services and valued in many careers.
Careers
Firefighters
$59,820
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
$83,366
Emergency Management Directors
$101,865
Opportunities
Opportunities to pursue after completing this program include:
- Fire inspector
- Fire investigator
- Hazardous materials emergency response
- Emergency management
Locations
Salary Source: Texas Wages
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Firefighting, AAS
Technical Degree
2 Years
Firefighting, Certificate of Technology (Firefighter Training Academy)
Certificate
6 Months
Sounds great, but how do I apply?
Ready to take the first step toward an exciting future? It’s time to apply to San
Jac. We’ll guide you through the process and help you start building your future,
today.
Your Questions Answered
Big decision, simple answers. Let’s clear it up.
A Fire Protection degree can prepare you for careers as a firefighter, fire inspector,
fire investigator, fire officer, or in emergency management and fire prevention roles.
It can also serve as a foundation for transferring to a four-year program in fire
science or emergency management.
No. The program is designed for both students who are new to the field and those already
working in the fire service who want to advance their skills, credentials, or career
opportunities.
The San Jacinto College Firefighter Training Academy:
- is for aspiring firefighters looking to meet and exceed all state requirements preparing students for a career as a firefighter; and
- prepares students to take the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Suppression exam that certifies students for entry-level firefighter positions statewide.
Yes. Courses include practical training, simulations, and applied learning experiences
that help you build real-world skills alongside classroom instruction.
Support for your studies
At San Jac, you’re never alone. Our teams ensure you have the support you need to
achieve your academic goals.
