TCFP Certification Prep Courses

Lone Star Leadership provides Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) approved training programs designed to prepare firefighters for certification testing and career advancement.

Courses are delivered through a hybrid format combining online coursework with a required in-person session for proctored testing and skills evaluation.

Completion of a course does not grant certification. Students must successfully complete TCFP examinations and apply for certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

 

🧑‍🚒 HOW OUR COURSES WORK

Step 1 – Online Coursework

Students complete assignments, quizzes, and learning modules online during the scheduled course period. This flexible format allows firefighters to train around shift schedules and family commitments.

Step 2 – In-Person Skills & Testing

Each course concludes with a required in-person session that includes:

  • Proctored course final exam

  • Proctored skills evaluation

  • Instructor review and preparation for TCFP testing

Step 3 – TCFP Certification Testing

After successfully completing training, students may schedule and complete required TCFP certification examinations and application requirements through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

 

🚒 DRIVER / OPERATOR PROGRAMS

D/O Pumper

TCFP-approved training covering apparatus operation, pump operations, and emergency vehicle driving requirements.

D/O Aerial

TCFP-approved training focused on aerial apparatus operations, positioning, and safety.


👨‍🏫 FIRE INSTRUCTOR SERIES

Fire Instructor I

Foundational instructional methods, learning theory, and classroom delivery.

Fire Instructor II

Advanced instructional planning, course development, and evaluation.

Fire Instructor III

Program management, leadership, and administrative responsibilities for training divisions.


👨‍✈️ FIRE OFFICER & COMMAND

Fire Officer I

Leadership fundamentals, supervision, communication, and company officer responsibilities.

Fire Officer II

Advanced leadership, incident command, and organizational management.

Fire Officer III

Fire Officer III prepares students for executive-level leadership roles within the fire service. The course focuses on strategic planning, organizational leadership, community risk reduction, and program management.

Fire Officer IV

Fire Officer IV prepares students for senior chief officer and executive leadership responsibilities. The course emphasizes organizational strategy, fiscal management, labor relations, risk management, and executive decision-making.

Incident Safety Officer

Emergency scene safety, risk management, and operational safety practices.

Incident Commander

Command strategy, decision-making, and incident management principles.

Haz-Mat Incident Commander

Command strategy, decision-making, and incident management principles during different types of hazardous materials incident.

 


🔥 FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Fire & Life Safety Educator I

Public education, community risk reduction, and fire prevention outreach.

Fire & Life Safety Educator II

Program development, evaluation, and leadership in fire prevention.

Fire Inspector I 

Fire Inspector I prepares students to perform basic fire and life safety inspections in accordance with state and local regulations. The course focuses on identifying fire hazards, applying adopted fire codes, and documenting inspection findings.

Fire Inspector II

Fire Inspector II builds on foundational inspection skills and introduces advanced inspection and code enforcement concepts. Students develop the ability to evaluate complex occupancies, interpret fire codes in greater depth, and manage inspection programs.

Plans Examiner I

Plans Examiner I prepares students to review construction and renovation plans for compliance with adopted fire codes and life safety standards. The course focuses on understanding building construction features, fire protection systems, and occupancy requirements as they relate to plan review.

 


🔥 FIRE INVESTIGATION PROGRAM

Fire Investigator 

Fire Investigator provides foundational knowledge for determining fire origin and cause. Students learn systematic fire investigation methods, scene safety, evidence recognition, and documentation techniques.

 


💻 COURSE FORMAT SUMMARY

  • Online coursework during scheduled course dates

  • Required in-person proctored exam and skills evaluation

  • Experienced fire service instructors

  • Training aligned with TCFP curriculum requirements

  • Designed for firefighters across Texas


Lone Star Leadership is a Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Certified Training Facility. These courses provide TCFP-approved curriculum and prepare students for TCFP certification testing. Certification is issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection after completion of required examinations, eligibility requirements, and application process.

Lone Star Leadership is a Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Certified Training Facility. These courses provide TCFP-approved curriculum and prepare students for TCFP certification testing. Certification is issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection after completion of required examinations, eligibility requirements, and application process.