Offered at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center

This certificate program is for individuals who are Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) certified and individuals not certified who are planning to take the Test for a Basic Fire and Arson Investigator with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. All individuals must also have a current commission as a Basic Peace Officer with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) and complete all course work for this certificate before applying for the examination. Students who complete the following curriculum will receive a Certificate of Proficiency.

This is a TSI-waived certificate. Students declaring this major are not subject to the TSI regulations unless they enroll in a course outside the prescribed curriculum.

Program advisor is Matt Hixson, coordinator and instructor in fire technology.