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3.00 Credits
Physical ability testing methods. Rigorous training in skills and techniques needed in typical fire department physical ability tests. (This course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a fire academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection). Prerequisite: Must have EMT-B certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Corequisite(s): FIRS 1301, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433. This is a 12-week course held at Bryaton Fire Field with no lecture hours. Three laboratory hours per week. Credit: One semester hour. 36 total student contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
Firefighter safety and development. Includes Texas Commission on Fire Protection Rules and Regulations, firefighter safety, fire science, personal protective equipment, self contained breathing apparatus, and fire reports and records. (This course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a fire academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection). Prerequisite: Must have EMT-B certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Two class hours and two laboratory hours per week. Credit: Three semester hours. 48 total student contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
Fire streams and pump operations as they relate to fundamental development of basic firefighter skills. (This course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a fire academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection). Prerequisite: Must have EMT-B certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Corequisite(s): FIRS 1103, FIRS 1301, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433. This is a 12-week course held at Bryaton Fire Field. Three class hours per week. Credit: Three semester hours. 36 total student contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
Equipment, tactics, and procedures used in forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. (This course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a fire academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection). Prerequisite: Must have EMT-B certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Corequisite(s): FIRS 1103, FIRS 1301, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433. This is a 12-week course held at Bryaton Fire Field. Two class hours and two laboratory hours per week. Credit: Three semester hours. 48 total student contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
Fire inspection techniques and practices. Emphases on fire cause determination. Includes fire protection systems, wild land fire, and preincident planning. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. (This course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a fire academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection). Prerequisite: Must have EMT-B certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Corequisite(s): FIRS 1103, FIRS 1301, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433. This is a 12-week course held at Bryaton Fire Field. Two class hours and two laboratory hours per week. Credit: Three semester hours. 48 total student contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
Basic principles and skill development in handling fire service hose and ladders. Includes the distribution system of water supply, basic building construction, and emergency service communication, procedures, and equipment. (This course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a fire academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection). Prerequisite: Must have EMT-B certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Corequisite(s): FIRS 1103, FIRS 1301, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433. This is a 12- week course held at Bryaton Fire Field. Three class hours and two laboratory hours per week. Credit: Four semester hours. 60 total student contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
Ropes and knots, rescue procedures and techniques, and hazardous materials. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. (This course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a fire academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection). Prerequisite: Must have EMT-B certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Corequisite(s): FIRS 1103, FIRS 1301, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433. This is a 12-week course held at Bryaton Fire Field. Three class hours and two laboratory hours per week. Credit: Four semester hours. 60 total student contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
Simulated emergency operations and hands-on live fire training exercises, incident management procedures, and combined operations using proper extinguishing methods. Emphasis on safety. (This course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a fire academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection). Prerequisite: Must have EMT-B certification and be accepted into the Fire Academy. Corequisite(s): FIRS 1103, FIRS 1301, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1329, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1423. This is a 12-week course held at Bryaton Fire Field. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. Credit: Four semester hours. 72 total student contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the philosophy, history and fundamentals of public and private fire protection. Topics include statistics of fire and property loss, agencies involved in public and private protection, legislative development, departmental organization, training and staffing. Credit: Three credit hours. 48 total student contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth study of basic fire and arson investigation practices. Emphasis on fire behavior principles related to fire cause and origin determination. Credit: Three credit hours. 48 total student contact hours.
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