The Public Safety Professions provides basic, intermediate, and advanced certificates and licensing for first responder professionals.

With highly experienced faculty, the Public Safety Professions Department also provides customized training to meet industry needs. First responders protect life, evidence, property and the environment during an emergency.

In addition to technical training, the Public Safety Professions also helps train First Responders in important aspects of emergency communications strategy positively affecting our community and supporting the agencies in ensuring the safety and well-being of citizens.

Available Programs

Career Outlook

In Texas, there are over 67,000 actively licensed EMS personnel, 100,000 sworn police officers, 32,000 paid Firefighters. Employers are desperate for trained personnel.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual median Salaries in public safety professions in 2023 is between
$44,780 and $74,910

Faculty

Fire Science Administration and Protection

Law Enforcement and In-Service Training

Emergency Medical Services

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement

Basic Firefighting and In-Service Training

  • TBD