Austin Community College Fire Protection Technology Department

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Built at . Proven on the line. 🌊💪⚡

Watch alumnus Jayvon Newcoste putting his training to work during a water rescue with Travis County ESD 12! 🎥🧑‍🚒

Jay stepped straight out of our academy and into a full-time career with in June 2024. 🎯 This is what we mean when we talk about real career experience. 🛠️💯 We don’t just help you pass a test. We forge firefighters ready to answer the call on day one. 🚒🔥

Great work out there, Firefighter Newcoste. Class 68 is representing strong!! 🫡🎖️

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While everyone else is enjoying the summer, Class 73 is putting in the work. ☀️💪

We are starting week three of the inaugural Summer Fire Academy. 🔥 This program was designed specifically for the grinders. For the ones who couldn’t do a traditional schedule but still have the heart for the fire service and grit to face a fast-paced learning environment in the brutal Texas summer heat. 🛠️

Over the past 14 days, cadets have gained real career experience with ropes, ladders, Personal Protection Equipment, confined spaces, and relentless physical training designed to test their physical and mental toughness.🧑‍🚒⛓️

We are proud of the cadets, instructors, faculty, and staff pushing the boundaries of what ACCFTA can do. 💯🫡

👇 Earn your gear. Next academy application deadline is October 1. www.austincc.edu/fireacademy

It's graduation season, 32 cadets graduating tonight at 6:30 PM - ACC Eastview campus!
Congrats Class #72!

The Mesquite Fire Department is currently hiring! We are excited to welcome new members to our MFD family.

Our exam date is June 6th, 2026 and applications are due by May 8th, 2026 at 4pm CST.

Attached is the information regarding the entrance exam and important dates that any potential candidates will need. As always, we are available if anyone has any questions or concerns! They can reach out to us at [email protected]

Here is a great scholarship opportunity!!

The ACCFTA is hiring a full time Lab Technician, please see the link if interested:

Lab Technician Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date. Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the d...