Texas Fire Chiefs Academy Texas Fire Chiefs Academy is a comprehensive training opportunity for current fire chiefs and those who aspire to be fire chiefs. After completing Year 2 training, you’ll earn your Certified Fire Executive “CFE” professional designation. Years 1 & 2 are available at both spring and fall academies. Attend one or both of the upcoming Texas Fire Chiefs Academies. This Academy is quickly becoming a desired/required credential for fire chief positions throughout the state, as seen in several recent job postings. Your department may qualify for up to $575 of funding that could go toward tuition! Review the Texas Forest Service Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program guidelines. Current chiefs and executive officers are especially encouraged to attend. Graduates of the Academy receive the Certified Fire Executive or CFE professional designation.  Fire Chief Shawn Snider – Texas Fire Chief Academy Memorial ScholarshipThe Fire Chief Shawn Snider – Texas Fire Chief Academy Memorial Scholarship is available to assist eligible applicants attend the Texas Fire Chief Academy and Battalion Chiefs Academy. For full details and to apply, please click the link below. More InformationUpcoming Fire Chief Academy DatesFall 2026 – San Marcos, TXMonday, October 12 – Friday, October 16 Spring 2027 – Fort Worth, TXMonday, June 14 – Friday, June 18 2026 Fall Academy – San Marcos, TXEvent DetailsMonday, October 12 – Friday, October 16 LocationEmbassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center AgendaSunday, October 11 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Registration and Check-In Monday, October 12 – Thursday, October 16 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Required Academy Presentations Friday, October 16 8:00 am – 11:30 am | Required Academy Presentations and Graduation TFCA will provide breakfast Monday – Friday of the Academy and lunch Monday – Thursday of the Academy. Dinner is on your own each night. Important Dates
Registration DetailsThe 2026 Fall Fire Chief Academy application is now CLOSED. Due to assignment deadlines, we only allow registrations for a short window of time. Please see the important dates before registering. Failure to meet deadlines will result in your registration for the class being cancelled. Registration FeeMembers - $1,250 (must sign in) To join the waitlist and be notified if a spot becomes available, please complete the short form below. Join the WaitlistHotel InformationTFCA has secured a limited room block at the Embassy Suites San Marcos for $204/night. These rooms can be reserved on a first come, first served bases and we recommend you book right away. The deadline to book a room is Monday, September 21, 2026. Book Hotel OnlineSponsorship OpportunitiesThe 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities are now open. View Available SponsorshipsThank you to our sponsors!Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors      Attendee Cancellation PolicyA full refund will be given for written requests received before September 14, 2026. A 50% refund will be issued for written requests received between September 14 – September 20, 2026. No refunds will be issued beginning September 21, 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 Academy 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. Attending the Fire Chief Academy requires prework. Your registration may be subject to cancellation without refund if the requirements are not received before the Academy deadlines. It is expected that you communicate with Ken Prillaman, [email protected], if you have any concerns about the deadlines. Attendee Substitution PolicyDue to the pre-work required for the Fire Chief Academy, no substitutions will be taken. Sponsorship Cancellation PolicyCancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. No cancellations will be accepted over the phone. Cancellations are effective on the date written notification is received by TFCA. To qualify for a full refund, cancellations must be received one month before the event’s start date. A fifty percent (50%) refund will be given for cancellations received three weeks before the event’s start date. Sponsors canceling after three weeks before the event start date, will be responsible for (100%) payment in full. Sponsors that do not provide written notification of cancellation and do not participate in the event will be responsible for payment in full and may jeopardize the right to sponsor at future events. |