BURLESON ISD FIRE PROTECTION ACADEMY Student/Parent Information Meeting March 7, 2016 Burleson Centennial High School

Burleson ISD Fire Protection Academy School Year – Cohort II Located at Burleson Centennial High School Enrollment open to all Burleson ISD ,12 th Grade Students meeting program enrollment criteria Concurrent enrollment – dual credit program in partnership with Hill College

Fire Protection Program Organization Possibility of two sections daily Classes will be “triple blocked” Maximum enrollment of 25 students/section Section I – 1 st - 3 rd Periods (8:45 – 11:35) Section II – 6 th – 8 th Periods (1:30 – 4:15) Students will enroll in and attend one section

Fire Protection Program Organization If only one section, composition of the cohort will determine if it’s a morning or afternoon program Students will not transfer to Centennial High School Students will transport themselves to and from CHS daily for Fire Protection Program classes Program instruction will take place Monday through Friday

Fire Protection Program Organization Classes will follow the BISD calendar Students successfully completing the program will receive 3 high school elective credits Fire Protection Program classes are for Technical Credit and not weighted for GPA purposes

Fire Protection Program Requirements Cadet must be in his/her senior year of high school. Cadet must be eighteen years of age on or before June 1, 2017 (other options available, inquire for more information). Cadet must maintain an 80 average in Fire Protection courses throughout the program. Cadet must be able to participate in physical activities

ROBERT MATTHEWS Hill College Fire Academy Coordinator

Hill College Dual Credit Fire Academy 7 Classes Firefighter 1 through 7 24 College Credit Hours 3 Semesters Fall, Spring, 6 week summer Fall Semester Firefighter 1,2,&3 Spring Semester Firefighter 4,5,&6 Summer Semester Firefighter 7

Hill College Dual Credit Fire Academy Our Mission Provide Quality Instruction Prepare Students for a Successful Career in the Fire Service Prepare Students to be a Valuable Member of the Profession

Hill College Dual Credit Fire Academy Not just another class An Academy Discipline Integrity Honor Pride

Hill College Dual Credit Fire Academy Classroom & Lecture Hands-on training

Hill College Dual Credit Fire Academy Physical Conditioning

Hill College Dual Credit Fire Academy Burn Week

Hill College Dual Credit Fire Academy Burn Week

Final Goal

Books Jones & Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, Second Edition ISBN#

Books Jones & Bartlett Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations book and work book ISBN#

Class Uniform Dickies Short Sleeve Work Shirt Dark Blue Dickies Original 874® Work Pant Dark Blue Black Boots or Work shoes

Structural Firefighting Gear Standard rental turnout gear ensemble consists of the following: Bunker coat and pants with suspenders Fire helmet with face shield Rubber fire boots New fire gloves New Nomex hood Gear bag

Costs for the Program Textbooks - $ Uniform - $ Structural Firefighting Gear - $ Fall Semester Tuition & Fees - $1, Spring Semester Tuition & Fees - $ Summer Semester Tuition & Fees - $ Lab Fees - $ Total Program Cost $3,773.00* * see your campus college access specialist for application for dual credit scholarships available from Hill College * payment plan options are available from Hill College

Fire Protection Program Course Selection When students meet with their counselors, choose Fire Academy from the course selection menu Work with your counselor to insure there is room in your schedule (3 consecutive class periods) and also get all required credits to graduate If you are an athlete, band member, or JROTC choose the appropriate Fire Academy section (morning or afternoon) that will also allow you to still participate in your other extra-curricular program(s)

Hill College Enrollment Burleson ISD students who choose “Fire Academy” through Career Cruising course selection must complete all BISD-Hill College Dual Credit paperwork. Paperwork may be obtained from the following campus contacts: BHS- Brooklyn Christian-Shafer CHS- Sara Pair Hill College registration night will take place at the Hill College Burleson Center at a date to be determined – most likely in July or August 2016.

Burleson ISD Fire Academy Contact Information Larry Bills Director of Career & Technical Education Burleson Independent School District (817) Robert Matthews Fire Protection Technology Coordinator Hill College (254)

Campus College Access Specialists Burleson High School Brooklyn Christian – Shafer Centennial High School Sara Pair

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