Five Star High School Fire Science Academy ... · • Junior Year: Afternoons Mon.-Fri. 1:00-3:30 pm Plus 4 Saturdays • Senior Year: Mornings Mon.-Fri. 8:00-10:30 am Plus 4 Saturdays

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Introducing

Five Star

High School

Fire Science

Academy

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Does firefighting sound like an

exciting career for your future?

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Five Star High School Fire Science Academy Opens in August 2017

• Academy is a collaboration between Lone Star College-Kingwood and its five

service area independent school districts. Interested students should confirm

ISD participation with their school officials.

• Academy provides 25 students per cohort with opportunity to complete the

LSC Basic Structural Firefighter Certificate Level while in high school and be

prepared to sit for the state firefighter examination.

• The Academy is completed during the junior and senior years of high school.

• Students complete the academy on the LSC-Kingwood campus and at LSC-K

sanctioned fire training facilities.

• Courses count for both high school and college credit.

High School Fire Science Academy

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Requirements to Become a

Firefighter in Texas

Steps to Certification Checklist

� Complete Complete Complete Complete –––– Lone Star College Basic Structural Firefighter course work Lone Star College Basic Structural Firefighter course work Lone Star College Basic Structural Firefighter course work Lone Star College Basic Structural Firefighter course work Receive Receive Receive Receive a Lone Star College Basic Firefighter Certificate upon successful completion of course work a Lone Star College Basic Firefighter Certificate upon successful completion of course work a Lone Star College Basic Firefighter Certificate upon successful completion of course work a Lone Star College Basic Firefighter Certificate upon successful completion of course work

� Register and sit for Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP) Register and sit for Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP) Register and sit for Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP) Register and sit for Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP) ExamExamExamExam

� Complete – Lone Star College Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course work – must be 18 to participate

� Will receive a Lone Star College EMT Certificate upon successful completion of course work

� Register and sit for EMT Exam

� Apply for TCFP CertificateApply for TCFP CertificateApply for TCFP CertificateApply for TCFP Certificate – must successfully complete all course work and exams to be employable

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When does the academy

take place?

• Junior Year: Afternoons

Mon.-Fri. 1:00-3:30 pm

Plus 4 Saturdays

• Senior Year: Mornings

Mon.-Fri. 8:00-10:30 am

Plus 4 Saturdays

• EMT Program NOT INCLUDED in

academy; needs to be completed

in summer before or after senior

year when student has reached 18

years of age.

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Program Length and Time

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Where does the academy

take place and how do I get

there?

• Lone Star College-Kingwood

campus and LSC-K fire training facilities.

• Students will provide their own transportation.

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Program Location and

Transportation

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How much does program cost?

Lone Star College-Kingwood covers

the cost of the following:

• Tuition (for courses approved

as dual credit taken while in

high school)

• Program equipment

• Instructors

• NFPA compliant and inspected

SCBA (self-contained breathing

apparatus) for students

Student and/or ISD will cover the cost

of the following:

• Course fees

• Textbooks

• Physical exam

• Drug testing

• Background check

• Uniforms & running shoes

• Rental of bunker gear during

senior year

Program Cost

Please see your counselor for specific cost information for your ISD.

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Criminal background check

and drug test required

• Required prior to beginning fire

science and/or EMT program

• Must be repeated each

subsequent year student enrolled

in program.

• Must be completed through a

college-approved vendor.

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Background Check & Drug Testing

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General physical requirements:

• Must be in good general health

• Must be able to lift heavy objects

• Must fully participate in required

physical agility activities during academy

• Weight must be in proportion to

height• Must submit physical form signed

by physician indicating good

health • By end of academy must be able

to run 1.5 miles in under 13:15 minutes

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Physical Fitness Requirements

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Each recruit must commit to

program

• Student and parent or guardian must

sign commitment letter

• Signing indicates understanding of

expectations and financial

responsibility

• Signing indicates agreement to

abide by rules, policies and verbal

instructions of academy instructors

• Signing indicates commitment to

participating for full 2-year program

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Commitment Letter

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Requirements to Become a

Firefighter in Texas

Steps to Certification Checklist

� Complete – Lone Star College Basic Structural Firefighter course work

Will receive a Lone Star College Basic Firefighter Certificate upon successful completion of course work

� Register and sit for Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP) Exam

� Complete Complete Complete Complete –––– Lone Star College Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course work Lone Star College Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course work Lone Star College Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course work Lone Star College Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course work –––– must be 18 to participate must be 18 to participate must be 18 to participate must be 18 to participate � Will receive a Lone Star College EMT Certificate upon successful completion of course work Will receive a Lone Star College EMT Certificate upon successful completion of course work Will receive a Lone Star College EMT Certificate upon successful completion of course work Will receive a Lone Star College EMT Certificate upon successful completion of course work

� Register and sit for EMT ExamRegister and sit for EMT ExamRegister and sit for EMT ExamRegister and sit for EMT Exam

� Apply for TCFP CertificateApply for TCFP CertificateApply for TCFP CertificateApply for TCFP Certificate – must successfully complete all course work and exams to be employable

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EMT course and exam also

required to become a Texas

firefighter

• Must complete LSC EMT Basic

Certificate Level I

• LSC-North Harris offers the 2

course certificate

• Can be taken during summer or in

evening

• Must be 18 to participate

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Additional Requirements

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How do I apply?

Submission of the Participation Request form is due by April 28, 2017

Fire Science Participation Request

Lone Star College - Kingwood Five Star High School Fire Academy

1. Form available on LSC-K fire science informational website and is only for students in the following ISDs: Cleveland, Humble, New Caney, Splendora, and Tarkington.

2. Admission forms that are not filled out completely and/or that do not have accompanying documents turned in to school will not be considered. Admission documents to be turned in to the school include:

i. Signed honor codeii. Signed commitment statement

3. Additional documentation is required once admitted into the Fire Academy and prior to the start of each academic year:

i. Background checkii. Drug testiii. Physical exam

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Need more information?

Contact:

Jason Devries

Fire Science Program Director

Lone Star College Kingwood

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 281.318.4334

Office: CLA 200-I

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