EMS ACADEMY
Community Volunteer Fire Department is proud to offer one of the few fire-based EMT programs in Southeast Texas! Our EMT-Basic program provides world-class training that equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to respond to emergencies with confidence. Led by experienced instructors, our hands-on curriculum covers everything from patient assessment and airway management to trauma care and life-saving interventions.
Whether you want a career in EMS/Fire or are interested in expanding your medical knowledge, come join CVFD to get the training you need to save lives. Enroll today and take the first step towards becoming a certified EMT-Basic!
RECRUITING
Immersive Training
Gain hands-on, real-world experience through immersive training sessions
Guided by EMS Professionals
Our program is taught by EMS professionals with years of real-world experience and a proven track record in education.
Exceeding Standards in EMS Certification
Since its inception, our EMT program has achieved a cumulative 88% pass rate on the NREMT exam, surpassing the Texas state average of 78% (data from NREMT pass rates between 2020-2025)
Building a Legacy of EMS Leaders
Join a proud network of skilled professionals who launched their EMS careers through our program.
"Since completing the course and passing my NREMT first try, I can confidently say that the EMS academy at CVFD is the most cost-effective, time-effective, and high-quality EMT training program in the area"
-Recent Graduate, 2024 Bravo
Academy Cost
EMT Basic Course: $1,250
This price includes tuition, uniforms, textbook, supplies, and CPR certification.
Requirements
Candidates must be eligible for certification through national and state standards. Check requirements below:
Schedule
Every Monday and Wednesday evening 6pm-10pm and every other Saturday 8am-4pm
After completing the course and passing the National Registry exam, students will become certified EMT Basics eligible to professionally provide basic life support measures as a member of an ambulance crew, at the scene of an accident, during transport to a hospital, and in the medical facility.
Graduates of this program who obtain their Texas EMS License, will receive 100% tuition reimbursement if they volunteer with CVFD for at least one year
We are proud to be one of the few fire department based EMT programs in Southeast Texas
EMT Course: 212 Hours
Evening and weekend classes
Clinical rotations done with CVFD
For more information, please email ems.training@communityvfd.com
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