Course Descriptions

 

FIRS  1301  Firefighter Certification I
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter.  Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.  Lab required.  Prerequisite: Admission to the Program.  3 credit hours.  (W)

 

FIRS  1313  Firefighter Certification III
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter.  Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.  Prerequisites: FIRS 1407.  3 credit hours.  (W)

 

FIRS  1319  Firefighter Certification IV
One is a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter.  Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.  Lab required.  Prerequisite: FIRS 1313.  3 credit hours.  (W)

 

FIRS  1323  Firefighter Certification V
One is a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter.  Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.  Lab required.  Prerequisite:  FIRS 1319.  3 credit hours.  (W)

 

FIRS  1329  Firefighter Certification VI
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter.  Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, V, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.  Lab required.  Prerequisite: FIRS 1323.  3 credit hours.  (W)

 

FIRS  1407  Firefighter Certification II
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, III, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. Lab required. Prerequisite: FIRS 1301, or consent of Associate Dean/Director. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

FIRS  1433  Firefighter Certification VII
One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter.  Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II, III, IV, V, and VI to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.  Lab required.  Prerequisite: FIRS 1329.  4 credit hours.  (W)

 

FIRS  1491  Special Topics in Fire Science/Firefighting
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. 4 credit hours. (W)

Rope Rescue
Fundamental skills required for safe and efficient rescue utilizing rope and specialized rescue equipment. Topics, skills and knowledge meet applicable Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006.

 

FIRS  2344  Driver/Operator-Pumper
Meets curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Driver/Operator-Pumper. 3 credit hours. (W)