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)