Battalion Chiefs Academy

The 4.5-day Battalion Chiefs Academy empowers aspiring and new Battalion Chiefs with strategic leadership skills. Focusing on guiding principles rather than tactical aspects, our comprehensive training equips participants to excel in their roles. Join us for a transformative learning experience, honing critical decision-making abilities and paving the way for success as fire service leaders.

2026 Battalion Chief Academy Dates

Spring – Waco, TX
Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 1

Fall – College Station, TX
Monday, November 2 – Friday, November 6

2025 Fall Academy – Waco

Event Details

Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 1
This class will be limited to 80 attendees.

Location

AC Hotel by Marriott Waco Downtown
600 Mary Ave., Waco, TX 76701

Agenda

• Sunday, April 26
  • 4:00 – 6:00 pm | Registration and Check-In
• Monday, April 27 – Thursday, April 30
  • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Required Academy Classes
• Friday, May 1
  • 8:00 am – 11:30 am | Required Academy Classes and Graduation

A light breakfast will be served Monday - Friday. Lunch will be served Monday - Thursday. Dinner is on your own each night.

Full Academy Agenda Coming Soon.

Registration Information

TFCA Members' Registration Fee - $1,250
Non-Members' Registration Fee - $1,350

The 2026 Spring Battalion Chief Academy application will open Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:00 pm. Please log in to receive membership pricing. Complete the interest form below to be reminded when registration will open.

Interest Form

Hotel Information

A limited number of rooms at the AC Hotel in Waco have been secured at a discounted room rate of $123/ night and will be available to book when registration opens on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:00 pm. These rooms are reserved on a first come, first served basis.

AC Hotel by Marriott Waco Downtown
600 Mary Ave., Waco, TX 76701

Sponsorship Opportunities

2026 Battalion Chief Academy sponsorships will be available beginning January 29, 2026.

Academy Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be given for written requests received on or before April 6, 2026. A 50% refund will be issued for written requests received between April 7 – 13, 2026. No refunds will be issued beginning April 14, 2026. Cancellations must be received in writing from the original registrant to [email protected]. No cancellations will be taken by phone.

Registrants who do not attend the conference and/or do not contact TFCA via written correspondence during the set window as directed above will be responsible for the full attendee registration fee.

Academy Substitution Policy

Substitute attendees may be named prior to the event or during on-site registration. Notification of substitution must be submitted in writing from the original registrant to [email protected]. No substitutions will be taken by phone.