Application Process

Review Fire Academy requirements.

Submit the following documents in person 

Submit all paper work with the "Check List" at one time to our office. Partial packet submissions will not be accepted.

Submit in person at:

Weatherford College
225 College Park Drive
Emerging Technologies and Workforce Building - 3rd Floor, Workforce Education offices
Weatherford, TX 76086

• Meningitis vaccine proof (For anyone under 21 years of age)
  • Within the last 5 years
• Tdap vaccine proof
  • Within the last 10 years
• Driver’s License
  • Color copy of the front and back, to be made in our office
• Cadet File Waiver
  • Must be notarized
• Proof of TSI Scores
  • This is taken at the Weatherford College Testing Center. Test will be used as an assessment tool and the score will not keep students out of the program.
• Rental Agreement & Gear Measurement Sheet
• Doctor's Physical & Drug Screening
  • MUST be completed at Dr. Gregory Bratton's office within 90 days of the program start date.
  • Schedule an appointment with Dr. Bratton's office:
    • 817-341-1300
    • 1711 Martin Dr. | Weatherford, TX
  • When you schedule the appointment, let them know you are applying to Weatherford College's Fire Academy. They have all the required forms and will send them to WC's Public Safety Profession's office.
• Covid and Flu Shot
  • Not required, but highly recommended.
  • An EMT certificate is required for Texas Fire Fighters. The Weatherford College EMT program follows the Metroplex area clinical site guidelines. Therefore, COVID-19 and Flu vaccination is highly recommended. Clinical sites retain the authority to enforce COVID-19 vaccination mandates. This means that the COVID-19 vaccination may be required for the EMT program if the mandates are changed. Please note: The flu shot is required for the EMT Academy. Firefighters in Texas are required to complete the EMT (Emergency Medical Training).

Once application is submitted

Once application is submitted to our office, cadet will receive information to complete their background check.

• Complete Background check via Verified Credentials

1. Online College Application: 

• Go to WC.edu's How to Apply page
  • Select either:
    • New Student (Never attended Weatherford College)
    • Returning Student (If you haven’t attended in the last 2 years)
    • Transfer Student (If you have attended any college elsewhere)
  • Follow the steps on the next page to set up your coyote recruit account
    • Academic Level: Continuing Education application
    • Academic Program: Fire Academy - Basic Firefighter
    • Entry Term: Based on term applying for

2. Submit Official Transcripts: (High School and Any College) This can be done online through Parchment.com to the College or submit an offical copy with your packet.

3. Meningitis Vaccine (if under 21): Provide proof of a meningitis vaccine within the last 5 years to admissions.

4. Complete the TSI Exam (unless exempt as a college graduate or veteran): If Military, please contact Tammy Peters at 817-598-6243. 

5. Set up Student Email: All communication occurs through the WC email assigned to the student.

• Go to wc.edu's Current Student page.
• Click Student Email.

Set up your student email on your phone, tablet, or computer. If you encounter issues, contact Technology Services at 817-598-6364. 

Students will be contacted by the Public Safety Professions office concerning registration.