Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)

Services

Schedule a testing appointment

You must confirm your certification eligibility and preregister through TCFP before scheduling your certification exam. Once preregistered, call Testing Services during business hours to schedule your testing appointment at least 48 hours in advance.

Fee

  • $40 payment in cash, check, money order or major credit card. 
    Payable to SFA
    • Must be paid at Testing Services on your test day

Bring your eligibility confirmation, payment and a valid (not expired) photo identification with signature.

  • Acceptable forms of photo identification:
    • Driver license
    • State issued ID card
    • Passport
    • Military ID

Certification exams available at SFA

 The following examinations are currently available through the computer-based testing system:

  • Basic Wildland Firefighter
  • Driver Operator-Aerial
  • Driver Operator-Pumper
  • Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
  • Incident Safety Officer
  • Instructor I
  • Instructor II
  • Instructor III
  • Officer I
  • Officer II
  • Officer III
  • Officer IV

Testing Services' Guide

What to bring or leave at home

Regardless of the test for which you're registering, Testing Services enforces the following policies and restrictions. Lockers are provided for storage of restricted items.

Clothing

Bring
  • Dress comfortably in layers and be prepared to adapt to variations in room temperature.
    • Sweaters or light-weight outwear are good.
Do not bring
  • Hats, headgear and outwear with hoods
  • Jackets/coats are not permitted by many testing sponsors. Refer to your test's specific restrictions.

Identification

Bring
  • Current, valid photo identification
    • Confirm the identification requirements of the testing sponsor before registering for your test.

Electronic devices

Do not bring
  • Cell phones/smartphones
  • PDAs, tablet PCs, iPods, iPads, etc.
  • Cameras
  • Any other photographic, communication, computer and electronic devices

Food and drink

Do not bring
  • Food
  • Drinks (no, not even water)
  • Gum
  • Candy
  • Tobacco products

Testing/study materials

Do not bring
  • Mechanical pencils
  • Study materials (unless permitted by the test sponsor)