Fire Inspector
Comprehensive Fire Inspector Courses in Texas
Fire Inspector training programs can be challenging to find and complete. The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) requires a curriculum of 196 hours to qualify for the state certification examination. At Fire In Texas, we proudly offer TCFP-approved courses that equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain a Fire Inspector certification in Texas.
NFPA 1031 Courses Offered
As of March 1, 2019, Plans Examiner I is a standalone course. The Fire Inspector course and Plans Examiner I courses are standalone programs. Fire Inspector is a prerequisite for the Plans Examiner Course. The changes will be coming soon from TCFP and the changes will be completed by July 3, 2026. Each is eligible for IFSAC seals. For more information, reach out to Andrea or Alyse.
Fire Inspector
Tuition: $600
Required Textbook: Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 9th Edition from IFSTA
New Classes Start on the 1st and 15th Day of Each Month
Required 2-Day Skill Session at Our Sulphur Springs, TX, Facility
Fire Inspector I
Tuition: $300
2-Day Skill Session
July 3, 2026 this course will no longer be tested. Fire Inspector will be just Fire Inspector there will no longer be 2 IFSAC seals for it so no more Fire Inspector I and II if a student needs Fire Inspector I or II the course needs to be completed, skills completed and the state test completed prior to July 3, 2026.
Fire Inspector II
Tuition: $300
1-Day Skill Session
July 3, 2026 this course will no longer be tested. Fire Inspector will be just Fire Inspector there will no longer be 2 IFSAC seals for it so no more Fire Inspector I and II if a student needs Fire Inspector I or II the course needs to be completed, skills completed and the state test completed prior to July 3, 2026.
Required Textbook: Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 9th Edition from IFSTA
Plans Examiner I
Tuition: $200
1-Day Skill Session
The prerequiste for taking the state test for this course is Fire Inspector.
Recommended Textbook: Plans Examiner for Fire and Emergency Services, 2nd Edition from IFSTA
Required Textbooks for Your Chosen Fire Inspector Class
Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 9th Edition, IFSTA
9780879396855
36913
Plans Examiner for Fire and Emergency Services, 2nd Edition, IFSTA
Price: $72 (Subject to Change)
Product Type: Manual
Media Type: Print
ISBN: 978-0-87939-608-4
IFSTA Item #: 36609
Grant Funding for Fire Inspector Training
All Fire Inspector training offered by Fire In Texas is eligible for grant funding under House Bill 2604 or TIFMAS. Members of volunteer or combination fire departments may be eligible for full or partial tuition reimbursement, depending on their enrolled Fire Inspector class. Paid departments can also benefit from training reimbursement under the TIFMAS grant.
Contact us, or the Texas Forest Service at (979) 458-6505, to check your department’s eligibility.
Next Steps
Upon successfully finishing our Fire Inspector training program and passing the state exam, students earn their state certification as a Basic Fire Inspector. This certification also makes them eligible for IFSAC seals as Fire Inspector I and II.
No Travel Expenses
Ask us about an MOU, which allows a student to do their skills session at their own department without traveling. The TCFP and/or Fire In Texas may audit the skill session.