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Interested in a career with The Mount Pleasant Fire Department? We are looking for self-motivated individuals who have a passion for serving the community.

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FIRE ACADEMY

The Northeast Texas Community College Fire Academy is a partnership between Northeast Texas Community College and the Mt Pleasant, Texas, Fire Department.

The Northeast Texas Community College Fire Academy prepare trainees for a career as a firefighter. The academy is an authorized training facility for structural firefighting under Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP – FDID #107). Trainees who successfully complete the academy will be eligible for the certification exam given by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

Requirements for Eligibility:

  • Minimum age – 18 years (a high school senior can enroll in the academy if he/she will be 18 by the completion of the Academy).
  • Maximum age – None set by Northeast Texas Community College, but applicants should be aware that many fire departments have maximum hiring ages.
  • Minimum education – High School Diploma or GED
  • Drug screen – no evidence of illegal drug use
  • Medical examination – physician examination and certification required. Physician must certify that applicant is physically capable of meeting the physical demands of the academy.

Schedule

The class hours for the academy are: Monday – Thursday 6:00 – 10:00 pm, and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on alternating Saturdays.

Visit the NTCC website for more information and to register for classes.