Built for the rural first responder.
Founded October 8, 2018 in Bastrop, Texas - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit closing the training gap for rural fire departments, EMS agencies, and volunteer teams across the state.
TPSTA was founded to close a gap that rural Texas has lived with for decades: the nearest accredited training was hours away, and every day spent at a class was a day away from the community’s one ambulance or one fire truck.
We run our programs locally. Instructors travel to the department when possible, course schedules accommodate shift rotations, and tuition is priced to not be a barrier to someone stepping up to serve. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit we’re supported by training tuition, partnerships, and grants - not by shareholders.
Recognitions
- Texas State Firefighters' Association - firefighter training registrant
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection - certifying entity partner
- Texas Department of State Health Services - EMS training registrant
- Texas DPS Private Security Board - Private Security Officer school (F11641001)
- American Heart Association - Training Center alignment for CPR/AED/First Aid
The fine print, kept plain.
Every TPSTA policy is published in full and reviewed on a schedule. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, email admin@tpsta.org.
Privacy Policy
FERPA, Texas Privacy & Security Act, retention windows, and how we protect student data.
Terms of Service
Eligibility, tuition, attendance, conduct, and the Texas Tort Claims Act limits that govern liability.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
14-day written-notice rule, sponsoring-organization billing, and approved hardship transfers.
Shipping & Digital Access
How course access is delivered - digital-only fulfillment and enrollment-review timelines.
Train where you serve.
See the careers TPSTA prepares you for - what they pay and where they lead - or start your application today.