TEEX, or the Texas Engineering Extension Service, is part of the Texas A&M University system and offers firefighter training directly through its Emergency Services Training Institute. The majority of its firefighter training is completed through the Brayton Fire Training Field in College Station, Texas. Students can take courses in firefighting, HazMat, industrial firefighting, emergency rescue and emergency medical services. At TEEX, students can receive associate or bachelor's degree and certificates in numerous firefighting-related majors such as fire instructor, fire investigator, fire officer, forest service and terrorism.
At Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida, students can enter into the Fire Sciences Department. Students can receive degrees in fire science, inspector programs and hazardous materials. Some typical courses students take in the program are the theory of fire, first aid and CPR, case studies, firefighting process hazards and situational drills for hands-on training. Students are required to complete 45 hours minimum to graduate.
Long Beach City College is located in Long Beach, California and caters to students who wish to study fire science. Students that complete an associate degree can prepare to enter a local fire academy or use the degree to advance in their current fire science-related field. Long Beach City College allows students to enter into its fire science program without any prerequisites, but some students may be put on a waiting list.
Palomar College is located in San Marcos, California and offers hands-on fire academy training. Cadets receive 576 total training hours in a 13-week program. Students also receive 18 credits that they can apply to an associate degree in fire sciences. Upon graduation, students will understand the basics of firefighting, receive a California State Fire Academy Certificate, understand trench rescues, be prepared for wildfires and understand water rescues. The academy starts in the fall of each year and deadline for applications is June.