Built from the same curriculum Zion's own apprentices use to earn their Texas Fire Alarm Technician License. Two courses — TFM 11 and TFM 12 — with self-paced video lessons, NFPA 72 code-navigation drills, Texas Insurance Code and 28 TAC Chapter 34 rule walk-throughs, timed practice exams that mirror the state exam, your NFPA 72 code book, a printed workbook, a lab practice book, the ZionFlash flashcard app and two live sessions with your instructor.
From a Zion apprentice who used this course
"Honestly, the fire alarm training over-qualified me for the state exams. The courses, the flashcards, and especially the practice tests are incredible."
Preview the course
What's included
- 9 video modules (approx. 16 hours of instruction)
- NFPA 72 and Texas rule (28 TAC Ch. 34) code-navigation drills
- 4 full-length timed practice exams with explanations
- Downloadable study guide and exam-day checklist
- ZionFlash — Zion's proprietary flashcard app for practicing on your own
- NFPA code book (shipped to you)
- Printed course workbook
- Lab / shop practice book
- Two 30-minute live sessions with your instructor (scheduled during your access period)
- 90 days of access from purchase
- Certificate of completion (Zion Fire Academy)
Your NFPA code book, printed workbook and lab/shop practice book ship to the U.S. address you give at checkout (typically 5–7 business days). Online access, ZionFlash and your live-session booking open immediately.
What you'll be able to do
- Navigate NFPA 72 fast enough for a timed, open-book exam
- Apply Texas licensing rules, record-keeping and tagging requirements
- Recognize initiating devices, notification appliances and circuit classes
- Score 85%+ on practice exams before you sit for the state test
Who it's for
Entry level — no experience required. Format: Self-paced online · video + practice exams + live sessions.
Exams, licenses and fees
Prepares you for the Texas SFMO FAL exam (license issued by the State Fire Marshal's Office, not by Zion). State exam and license fees are paid separately to the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office and are not included.
Your commitment. Our commitment.
You
- Study every day — the course calendar tells you what to do and when.
- Take every practice exam at least twice; reach 85% overall and 75% in every subject before you test.
- Master the ZionFlash decks.
- Log your hands-on hours in the lab/shop practice book with a licensed firm — we help you find one.
- Show up for both live sessions. Sit the official exam inside your 90-day access period.
Zion
- Teach you the work, not the test — from technicians who do this every day.
- Ship your code book, workbook and practice book, and give you the app, the plan and the instructor time.
- Extend your access if you are doing the work and need more time to test.
- Refunds, plainly: 72-hour full cancellation; after that, pro rata by lessons completed less $50; books itemized separately and retained once shipped. Results Commitment on top: complete the plan, sit the exam, don't pass — tuition refunded.
Not for you if you want a question bank and a lucky day. Course terms and the cancellation & refund policy are published when enrollment opens.
Fire protection companies
Train your whole crew. Buy seats in bundles.
Volume pricing for 5+ seats, one invoice, progress reports for your office, and live sessions scheduled around your shop. Tell us how many technicians and which licenses they need.