Training

Travis County Emergency Services District # 2 (the Pflugerville Fire Department) is dedicated to the training and advancement of all department personnel and the community. We accomplish this task through many programs, including, High School programs, Cadet Academy, Recruit Academy, Paramedic training and continuing education for incumbent firefighters.

High School Programs

Travis County ESD#2 through a partnership with the Pflugerville Independent School District (PfISD) have created an opportunity for High School students to graduate with their EMT and/or Firefighter certifications. These programs allow our organization to give back to the community, to engage and educate young people in the community about fire and life safety skills, while giving an opportunity for the students to enter into the Emergency Services career field directly after graduating.

Cadet Academy

The Cadet Academy is an employment opportunity for citizens within the community who do not possess any firefighting or EMT certifications.   After successful completion of the written exam, fitness assessment and interview process a select few will be offered a chance to complete the Cadet Academy. Through our Cadet Academy we teach and train Cadets the fundamentals of firefighting and skills needed in the EMS field, enabling them to become State certified Firefighters & Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic.

This Program is approximately a six (6) month Academy totaling over 950 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on training. Employees who successfully graduate the Academy will be assigned to a Fire Station to serve the community as a Probationary Firefighter.

Recruit Academy

The Recruit Academy is an employment opportunity for certified Firefighters/EMTs. This Program is six (6) weeks in duration with a total of over 240 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on training. The employees in this academy are already certified through the State of Texas as Firefighter/EMTs so the main focus is teaching the employees how our Department operates and the equipment we use. Employees who successfully graduate from the Recruit Academy will be assigned to a Fire Station to serve the community as a Probationary Firefighter.

Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 Paramedic Program

Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 started its first in house Paramedic Program (CoAEMSP Program #600893, DSHS Program #600157) in March of 2019. The program consists of a total of approximately 1,486 hours of lecture, skill labs, scenario labs, hospital clinical rotations, field experiences and field Internships. Students are also required to complete 240 hours in an Ambulance unit. Students’ complete hospital clinicals in the Emergency Department, Pediatric Emergency Department, Intensive and Cardiac Care Units, Operating Room, and Labor & Delivery with St. David’s Healthcare, The Ascension Family of Hospitals., and Baylor Scott & White Hospitals. EMS rotations are completed with Travis County ESD #2.

The Program issues a Certificate of Completion upon graduation making them eligible to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (NREMT-P) exam. Successfully passing the exam certifies the individuals through NREMT as an EMT-Paramedic. Graduates of the program are also eligible to receive 41 hours of college credit through an articulation agreement with Weatherford College.

Travis County Emergency Services District #2’s Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Continuing Education for Incumbent Firefighter

Our Department consists mostly of incumbent personnel who require continuing training to stay current with State certifications and up to date with advancements in the fire and EMS service. Incumbent personnel have monthly Fire and EMS training with the majority consisting of hands-on training. Physical, and mental, fitness is paramount within our Department and all incumbents are required to complete quarterly fitness benchmarks to ensure our firefighters are physically fit and ready to serve.

Advancements in our Department require professional development training, certification, and licensure.  The Training Division is certified through the Texas Commision of Fire Protection (TCFP) to instruct a multitude of certification classes that meet the standards set forth by TCFP.

Paramedic Pass Rates (2023)

To contact the CoAEMSP Executive Office: 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111‐312 Rowlett, TX 75088 214‐703‐8445 FAX 214‐703‐8992 www.coaemsp.org