Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Exams

Published or Revised January 04, 2024

Paris Junior College and The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) have partnered to deliver online certification exams at the Paris campus Testing Center. To schedule a testing appointment, please call 903-782-0446. Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; however, some evening hours are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment.

When you arrive on test day, you must bring a government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, state ID card, passport, etc.). Additionally, you must bring your Online Testing Eligibility Form with you.

YOU MUST SUBMIT A TESTING APPLICATION AND PAY THE TCFP INVOICE BEFORE CONTACTING OUR TESTING CENTER AND SCHEDULING A TEST TIME AND DATE WITH US. YOU MUST SUBMIT THE REQUEST FOR AN ONLINE TEST THROUGH YOUR FIDO ACCOUNT. THE TCFP TESTING FEE IS SEPARATE FROM THE PJC TESTING CENTER PROCTORING FEE.

PJC Proctoring Fees

Structural Firefighter (SFF) exam: $60

All other online TCFP exams: $25

To pay for your exam click on this link.

Available online TCFP exams with the time allotted for each:

Aircraft Rescue Firefighter 1 ½ Hours

Basic Wildland Firefighter 1 Hour

Basic Fire Inspector 2 Hours

Driver Operator-Aerial 1 Hour

Driver Operator-Pumper 1 Hour

Firefighter 1 2 Hours

Firefighter 2 1 ½ Hours

Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 1 Hour

Fire and Life Safety Educator 2 1 Hour

Fire Marshal 1 ½ Hours

Hazardous Materials Awareness 30 Minutes

Hazardous Materials Incident Commander 30 Minutes

Hazardous Materials Operations 30 Minutes

Hazardous Materials Technician 1 Hour

Incident Commander 1 Hour

Incident Safety Officer 1 Hour

Inspector I 1 Hour

Inspector II 1 Hour

Instructor I 1 Hour

Instructor II 1 Hour

Instructor III 1 Hour

Intermediate Wildland Firefighter 1 hour

Investigator 1 ½ Hours

Marine Fire Fighter 1 Hour

Officer I 1 Hour

Officer II 1 Hour

Officer III 1 Hour

Officer IV 1 Hour

Plan Examiner I 1 Hour

Structure Firefighter 4 ½ Hours