Fire Protection
Certificate Technical Degree
The San Jac Firefighter Training Academy, at the Maritime Campus, helps people become firefighters and meet state requirements. We also help current firefighters grow in their careers.
Program at a Glance
Career Opportunities
Opportunities to pursue after completing this program include:
- Fire inspector
- Fire investigator
- Hazardous materials emergency response
- Emergency management
Earning Potential
Firefighter: $54,315 per year
For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.
Location
Maritime Technology & Training Center
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Firefighting, AAS
Technical Degree
2 Years
Firefighting, Certificate of Technology (Firefighter Training Academy)
Certificate
6 Months
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.
Firefighter for a Day
Turning Up the Heat on San Jac Employees
Each year, this program lets San Jac employees wear gear and try the La Porte Fire
Training Facility, where cadets practice finding, rescuing, and putting out fires.
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