TCFP September 22, 2026, 9:00 am (BRVL)

Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Certification Exam Information

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) is dedicated to safeguarding the lives and property of Texas residents by establishing and enforcing professional standards for fire service personnel.

Exam Eligibility

To qualify for the exam, you must:

• Complete a TCFP-approved training program
• Pass all required skill evaluations
• Apply for Online Testing Eligibility at:
  👉 https://auth.tcfp.texas.gov/account/login

Structure Firefighter Examinees:

To schedule the Structure Firefighter Exam, contact UTRGV Testing Services.
Payment is accepted only after your exam date is confirmed by staff.

On Exam Day

• Arrive 15 minutes early to:
  UTRGV Testing Services
  101 Saint Joseph Drive, Suite 100. Brownsville, Texas 78520
  ( The Brownsville Test Center is not located at UTRGV's Main Campus. Please use the off-campus map.) 
• Bring a valid govt. issued photo ID (driver’s license)
• No phones or electronics allowed in the testing room
• Exam Fee: $30 (covers one attempt)

Policies

• No refunds
• Transfers/Reschedules: No changes to exam date, time, or location are allowed. As a result, request to transfer or reschedule the exam will not be honored. 
• Scores posted in your FIDO account within 24 hours

Contact Info

• Website:https://www.utrgv.edu/p16/testing/
• Email: brtesting@utrgv.edu
• Phone: 956-882-8875

Student Accessibility Services

If you need support from Student Accessibility Services, call 956-665-7005 at least 2 weeks before your exam. Documentation must be current and on file.