Public Safety

Public Safety Programs

Offered through Workforce and Continuing Education

Public Safety programs offer students the chance to gain employment or promotion within public or private agencies which maintain public safety, prevent crime, apprehend or rehabilitate criminals, and insure social welfare. Individuals will learn practical and cognitive skills required to effectively and safely protect citizens.

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*Fire Academy

Fire Academy

Angelina College established a fire academy in 1998-99, which is approved under the rules and regulations of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Programs include basic volunteer firefighter certification, paid firefighter certification, and numerous firefighter continuing education topics for re-licensure. For information about the Fire Academy, call (936) 633-4594 or email fireacademy@angelina.edu.

Basic Fire Suppression Program (Fire Academy) | Pell Eligible Program | 628 Hours

FIRS 1001	FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION I	88 HOURS
FIRS 1007	FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION II	88 HOURS
FIRS 1013	FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION III	88 HOURS
FIRS 1019	FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION IV	88 HOURS
FIRS 1023	FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION V	88 HOURS
FIRS 1029	FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION VI	88 HOURS
FIRS 1033	FIREFIGHTER CERTIFICATION VII	92 HOURS
EMSP 1019	CPR – BASIC LIFE SUPPORT	8 HOURS

The student must complete a basic Emergency Medical Services (EMT) course to secure work as a paid firefighter after completing the program. This course may be taken before or after the fire academy program.

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Firefighter Continuing Education

Additional Texas Commision on Fire Protection (TCFP) Certifications for Certified Firefighters

Angelina College offers additional Texas Commision on Fire Protection (TCFP) Certifications for certified firefighters throughout the year. For information, call (936) 633-4594 or email fireacademy@angelina.edu.

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*Law Enforcement Academy

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Law Enforcement In-Service Training

Angelina College Regional Law Enforcement In-Service Training

Angelina College was issued a license to operate a Law Enforcement Academy in 12 East Texas counties in September 1993 by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). The academy offers basic and in-service training courses at sites throughout Deep East Texas, with an advisory board assisting in directing the academy. The first training by the academy began in the spring of 1994. For information about the Law Enforcement In-Service Training, call (936) 633-3238 or email policeacademy@angelina.edu.