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Fire Protection Technology
Become a professional firefighter with Austin Community College’s Fire Technology Program. We offer certificate and degree options to help you gain entry-level firefighter skills or advance your leadership credentials. Our state-accredited regional training academy is a rigorous but rewarding 16-week program that prepares you for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection’s certification exam in basic fire suppression. If you’re interested in a firefighter career, you can apply for ACC’s Fire Academy. We also offer an associate degree for current firefighters seeking to advance their careers with our associate degree.
Pride Points
Field-experienced faculty
State-of-the-art training facility
Certification preparation
Career & Salary Information
Graduates can pursue specializations such as fire investigation, forest fire protection, and hazardous materials clean-up. Below are a few career options you might consider.
Click each title to learn more about important career information such as employment rates, and average salary in our region.
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Fire Inspectors
Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.
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Fire Investigators
Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.
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Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.
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Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
Supervise fire fighters who control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.
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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.
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Forest Firefighters
Control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.
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Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts.
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Municipal Firefighters
Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.
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Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn more.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.