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Lone Star College-Montgomery2021 Fall Fire AcademyRegistration Procedure1. New students-Complete the admissions process ve cadets only need to attend the presentation portion of new studentorientation. Please let the orientation staff know that you are a fire academy studentand you will not be required to attend the advising/course selection portion.Current Students-Proceed to Step 22. Complete the Registration Packet forms (Background Check, Health History, andPhysical Examination).3. Preliminary Visit Schedule an appointment with Chief David Griffin, David.K.Griffin@lonestar.edu,to submit your completed packet forms. Once Chief Griffin confirms that you meet the qualifications for the program, hewill provide you with a signed Registration Form.4. Registration There is no separate application process for the academy. Courses are filled on afirst come, first serve basis. Registration for the Fall 2021 Academy willbegin on April 12th. Enrollment will be limited, so it’s important not to waituntil the last minute to start the process. Fire Academy is day class only. To maintain academy enrollment, please be sure to submit payment byAugust 16th (date not confirmed) to avoid being dropped from the courses.If you are dropped for nonpayment, there is no guarantee that you will be ableto re-register.
Fire Academy FactsThe Woodlands Emergency Training CenterFire Certification CourseFall 2021Lone Star College-Montgomery’s Fire Academy trains recruits for fire departmentsthroughout Montgomery and the surrounding counties.Located at The Woodlands Emergency Training Center, the recruits have access to cuttingedge equipment and experienced faculty. The program prepares students for service inurban, rural, and suburban settings. In addition to firefighting skills, the program workswith students to develop professional skills. Students graduating from the LSC-M FireAcademy are prepared to take the Texas Fire Commission on Fire Protection exam.Come join our team. Become a firefighter.
Fire Certification CourseProgram of StudiesLone Star College-Montgomery’s Fire Academy will begin on August 30th and will endDecember 17th. This is a 16-week fire 1313151203Fall Semester - 1st 8 weeks (8/30 – 10/20)TitleFirefighter Certification I (TCFP Firefighter I)Firefighter Certification II (TCFP Firefighter I)Firefighter Certification III (TCFP Firefighter I)Hazardous Material I (TCFP Hazardous Material Awareness)Firefighter Agility and Fitness Preparation ICredit44432Academy days and times:Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pmPhysical Training Monday - Friday 4:00pm-5:00pmFall Semester – 2nd 8 weeks (10/27 – irefighter Certification IVFirefighter Certification VHazardous Materials II (TCFP Hazardous Material Operations)Firefighter Agility and Fitness Preparation IICredit4441**The Texas Commission on Fire Protection State written examination will be the week ofDecember 13th; the exact date is subject to TCFP availability and will be made availableduring the academy. **Academy days and times:Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pmPhysical Training Monday - Friday 4:00pm-5:00pmPlease remember there are a limited number of spots available.General Physical Fitness Requirements Must be able to run 1.5 miles under 13:07 minutes (by end of fall semester).Must be able to lift heavy objects – approximately 175 lbs.Must fully participate in a required PT consumption, and SCBA confidence course aswell maintain bench marks throughout the academy.Must be in good general health.Your weight must be in proportion to your height.
Fire Certification Course CostAcademy Costs*Tuition (In-District) 2,176Tuition (Out-of-District) 4,931Books 175Uniform 400- 450Fire Fighter Gear (new)** 2,000Fire Fighter Gear Rental (16 weeks) ** 695 / 200 returnable deposit*All costs are approximate. It will be up to the cadet as to where he/she wishes to purchasethe required equipment. More information on tuition is available on the Lone Star Collegewebsite.** Proof of inspection must be provided.Mandatory OrientationPrior to the beginning of the Fire Academy, all students will be required to attend amandatory orientation. Course materials will be covered, and program expectations will bereviewed. Orientation dates will be July 21st or July 22nd. Orientation time will start at7:00pm at The Woodlands Emergency Training Center. You must attend one of theorientation dates. The program director must be notified by the student if he/she isunable to make orientation. A scheduled meeting with the director will be required iforientation is missed.Required Textbooks(As required by TCFP)Essentials of Fire Fighting (7th ed.) (2018). Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications.International Fire Service Training Association. ISBN: 978-0-87939-657-2Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response 4th ed. 2019. Jonesand Bartlett Publishers, Inc. ISBN 978-1284151336Contacts Program Director, Chief David Griffin, Office Location: The Woodlands EmergencyTraining Center, 16135 IH-45 South, Conroe, TX, 77385 281.210.5831david.k.griffin@lonestar.eduJean Gallagher, Advisor, Office Location: Building F339 936.273.7289jean.l.gallagher@lonestaredu.Terrance Hudson, Veteran Services, Office Location: A229 936.273.7242terrance.j.hudson@lonestar.eduStudent Services-Building C: Admissions 936.273.7236; Advising(mc.advising@lonestar.edu) and Financial Aid 281.290.2700. Financial Aid LSCMontgomery Building C (Student loans, grants, and scholarships)Business Office: Building E-Room 102, 936.273.7214, E-mail:mc.businessoffice@lonestar.edu Tuition exemption waiver information forfirefighters: Tamara Berry tamara.s.berry@lonestar.edu Business Office Building E936.273.7038
11/15/2016Lone Star College System Health OccupationsOrder Instructions forLone Star College Montgomery Fire Science1. Go to https://mycb.castlebranch.com/2. In the upper right hand corner, enter the Package Code that is below.Package Code LF25bg: Background CheckAboutAbout CastleBranchLone Star College Montgomery Fire Science has partnered withCastleBranch, one of the top ten background check and compliancemanagement companies in the nation to provide you a secure account tomanage your time sensitive school and clinical requirements. After you completethe order process and create your account, you can log in to your account tomonitor your order status, view your results, respond to alerts, and completeyour requirements.You will return to your account by logging into castlebranch.com and enteringyour username (email used during order placement) and your secure password.Order SummaryPayment InformationYour payment options include Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Debit, electronic checkand money orders. Note: Use of electronic check or money order will delay orderprocessing until payment is received.Accessing Your AccountTo access your account, log in using the email address you provided and thepassword you created during order placement. Your administrator will have theirown secure portal to view your compliance status and results.Contact UsFor additional assistance, please contact the Service Desk at 888 723 4263 orvisit https://mycb.castlebranch.com/help for further pif/LF25/LF25bg1/1
Lone Star College-Montgomery's Fire Academy will begin on August 30th and will end December 17th. This is a 16-week fire academy. Fall stSemester - 1 8 weeks (8/30 - 10/20) Course Number Title Credit FIRS 1401 Firefighter Certification I (TCFP Firefighter I) 4 FIRS 1407 .
