Texas Commission Fire Protection (TCFP) Exam
We're here to help you on your journey to becoming a fire protection professional and as you continue your career. San Jac offers proctored testing to help you earn certifications with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).
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Available Tests
Each of these exams can be taken online at the Central Campus testing center.
| Code | Examination | Time Allowed |
| SFF |
Structure fire Suppression: Combined (FF1 & FF2, AW & OPS) |
270 min |
| FF1 | Firefighter I | 120 min |
| FF2 | Firefighter II | 90 min |
| AW | HazMat Awareness | 30 min |
| OPS | HazMat Operations | 30 min |
| HZMT | Hazardous Materials Technician | 60 min |
| INSP_wPE1 | Fire Inspector: Combined (INSP1 & INSP2, PE1) | 180 min |
| INSP | Fire Inspector (INSP1 & INSP2) | 120 min |
| INSP1 | Inspector I | 60 min |
| INSP2 | Inspector II | 60 min |
| PE1 | Plans Examiner I | 60 min |
| ARFF | Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting | 90 min |
| INV | Arson/Fire Investigator | 90 min |
| MAR | Marine FireFighter | 60 min |
| DOP | Driver/Operator – Pumper | 60 min |
| DOA | Driver/Operator – Aerial | 60 min |
| OFF1 | Fire Officer I | 60 min |
| OFF2 | Fire Officer II | 60 min |
| OFF3 | Fire Officer III | 60 min |
| OFF4 | Fire Officer IV | 60 min |
| INST1 | Instructor I | 60 min |
| INST2 | Instructor II | 60 min |
| INST3 | Instructor III | 60 min |
| ISO | Incident Safety Officer | 60 min |
| BWFF | Basic Wildland FireFighter | 60 min |
| FLSE1 | Fire and Life Safety Educator I | 60 min |
| FLSE2 | Fire and Life Safety Educator II | 60 min |
| IC | Incident Commander | 60 min |
Schedule Your Test
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Register on TCFP
Visit the TCFP Website to obtain an Online Exam Eligibility Form at FIDO. If you have any questions, contact training approval and testing at testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
Reminder: TCFP does not allow any certification testing outside of the state of Texas. -
Schedule Your Test
Once you’re ready to take the test, schedule your test at the Central campus testing center. For your best chance to take the test before the deadline, please submit your request early.
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Be Prepared on Test Day
When you are ready to test, be sure to have:
- Your government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.)
- Your TCFP Online Exam Eligibility Form (must match your ID)
- $20 for the proctoring fee*
Note: this does not include any fees owed to TCFP and assessed through FIDO accounts. If you're a current cadet, please speak with your instructor about which test(s) is appropriate for you.
Misconduct and Infraction Guidelines
San Jac’s Testing Centers have a responsibility to faculty and students to respond to any infractions that may occur. We administer TCFP under the policy, rules and guidelines set forth by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
