Training Opportunities
Texas A&M Forest Service partners with many other organizations to bring specialized training to members of the public. Check out some of the regular courses below or check our events page for additional offerings.
Fire Academy
Texas A&M Forest Service provides nationally accredited wildfire and emergency management training throughout Texas to local, state and federal organizations.
- http://texasforestservice.tamu.edu/firedepartmentprograms/training/
- Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy Online Registration System https://tiwa.tamu.edu/regsysstudent/home/home.aspx
Fire Department Program
This training video encourages firefighters to think ahead—not just in the moment—while fighting wildfires, and stresses the importance of wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment. Get it here: http://tfsweb.tamu.edu/attackfromtheblack/
Certified Arborist Prep Course
This course helps prepare professional arborists take the ISA Certified Arborist Exam. View course offerings on the events page.
Forest Management
Connect with Texas Forestry Association for course offerings on forest management.
Learning Opportunities
Internships
The Texas A&M Forest Service internships are professional positions that provide experiential learning directly to an individual's academic education while aiding in achieving Agency goals. We offer 10-week internships every year for either summer or academic semesters.
- View current internship opportunities on our employment opportunities page.
- College representatives, contact us via e-mail at recruiting@tfs.tamu.edu
Student Jobs
Are you a service-oriented college student interested in working several hours a week for the premier state forestry agency? We hire part-time student workers at the state headquarters in College Station and occasionally at other locations across the state. Contact us via e-mail at recruiting@tfs.tamu.edu