Texas Commission of Fire Prevention (TCFP)

TCFP Courses Offered by Cordial Fire/EMS Education

Cordial Fire/EMS Education provides high-quality training programs approved by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) to support firefighters in obtaining certification and advancing their careers. Our courses meet TCFP and IFSAC standards, ensuring comprehensive training for fire service professionals.

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Courses Currently Offered

Driver/Operator Courses

(Students must have access to an aerial device or engine, and their department must sign an MOU to participate.)

• Driver/Operator – Pumper – Covers fire apparatus operations, pump mechanics, water supply management, and fireground hydraulics.

• Driver/Operator – Training on aerial apparatus operations, ladder deployment, stabilization, and elevated firefighting tactics.

Fire Officer & Incident Command Courses

(Additional prerequisites apply; see eligibility requirements.)

• Incident Commander – Prepares personnel for managing emergency incidents, including command strategies, resource allocation, and multi-agency coordination.

• Officer I (Requires Instructor I) – Introduction to fire officer responsibilities, leadership skills, and company-level operations.

• Officer II – Focuses on personnel management, fire prevention programs, and administrative duties.

• Officer III (Requires Instructor II and ICS 300) – Intermediate officer training covering strategic planning, budgeting, and department operations.

• Officer IV (Requires ICS 400) – Advanced-level fire officer development, including policy creation, department leadership, and interagency collaboration.

Hazardous Materials Training

• Hazmat Incident Commander (Requires Hazmat Operations) – Advanced training in hazardous materials response, including incident assessment, risk management, and mitigation strategies.

Fire Instructor Development

(Requires three years of service as a Marine Firefighter, Structural Firefighter, Arson/Fire Investigator, Inspector.)

• Instructor I – Fundamental principles of fire service instruction, including lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional techniques.

• Instructor II – Focuses on course development, evaluation methods, and instructional program oversight.

• Instructor III – Advanced-level training for curriculum development, research, and leadership in fire service education.

Fire Inspection & Investigation

(By request only for Fire Inspector I and II.)

• Fire Inspector (Includes Inspector I and II, may be taken separately) – Covers fire prevention codes, building inspections, and fire protection system evaluations.

• Plans Examiner – Understanding and evaluating building plans to ensure compliance with fire and life safety codes.

• Fire/Arson Investigator – Training in fire scene analysis, evidence collection, interview techniques, and fire cause determination.

Structural Firefighter Training

(Offered by request and approval only based on minimum student count.)

• Structural Firefighter – The TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter program includes:

  • Firefighter I (Minimum student count required, request only)

  • Firefighter II (Minimum student count required, request only)

  • Hazmat Awareness (Request only, no minimum count required)

  • Hazmat Operations (Request only, no minimum count required)

Safety & Public Education

(Additional prerequisites apply; see eligibility requirements.)

• Fire and Life Safety Educator I – Fundamentals of fire safety education, community risk reduction, and fire prevention outreach.

• Fire and Life Safety Educator II – Covers fire safety program development, risk reduction strategies, and community outreach.

• Incident Safety Officer (ISO) (Requires Officer I and Instructor I) – Focuses on firefighter safety, risk assessment, and hazard mitigation at emergency scenes.

TCFP Skills Exams Available

Cordial Fire/EMS Education is also an approved provider for TCFP Skills Exams. We offer skills testing for individuals seeking certification in any of the above courses. If you are going through another program 

If you need to schedule a TCFP Skills Exam, contact us to arrange a testing date.

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Eligibility Requirements for TCFP Courses & Skills Exams

To enroll in TCFP courses or schedule a skills exam, students must meet the following criteria:

• FIDO Number – Students must have a FIDO number, which can be created on the TCFP website.

• Age Requirement – Students must be at least 18 years old.

• Medical Clearance – Some courses, particularly those involving live fire or physically demanding tasks, may require a physician-signed medical clearance form.

• PPE Requirements – Courses and exams involving hands-on training or live-fire exercises require NFPA-compliant PPE and SCBA.

• Prerequisites for Fire Officer & Instructor Courses:

  • Officer I – Requires Instructor I

  • Officer III – Requires Instructor II and ICS 300

  • Officer IV – Requires ICS 400

  • Incident Safety Officer (ISO) – Requires Officer I and Instructor I

  • Instructor Courses – Requires three years of service as a Marine Firefighter, Structural Firefighter, or Arson/Fire Investigator

• Standalone Courses (Do Not Require Certification as a Marine FF, Structural FF, or Investigator):

  • Structural Firefighter (By request & approval only, minimum count required for FF1 & FF2.)

  • Fire/Arson Investigator

  • Fire and Life Safety Educator I

  • Incident Commander

  • Fire Inspector (By request only for Fire Inspector I & II.)

  • Plans Examiner

• Out-of-State Applicants – If you are an out-of-state applicant, you must take both the written and skills exam in Texas. Once you pass the Texas written exam, you will be eligible for IFSAC Certification.

Enroll Today!

Explore our current course offerings and secure your spot today by clicking Enroll Now below! If you don’t see the course you’re looking for, contact us:
Email: Fire@CordialEMS.com
Call: 1-888-236-7911