FIRS 1401 - Firefighter Certification I Credit

Institution:

Victoria College

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Description:

Prerequisite: Admission into the Firefighting Program 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. An introduction to firefighter safety and development. Topics include Texas Commission on Fire Protection Rules and Regulations, firefighter safety, fire science, personal protective equipment, self contained breathing apparatus, and fire reports and records. The student will discuss core fire service subjects; demonstrate the use of self contained breathing apparatus; explain and identify fire service reports and records; relate fire service subject matter to firefighting safety and survival.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.victoriacollege.edu

Phone Number:

(361) 573-3291

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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