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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on improving students’ oral intelligibility. Students receive practice with English vowel and consonant sounds, stress, and intonation. Course work includes listening comprehension exercise and dictation.Semester Hours: (3-3-0)CIP: 32.0108.55 12
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: Placement exam or departmental approval for enrollmentFocuses on improving student’s oral intelligibility. Students receive practice with English vowel and consonant sounds, stress and intonation. Coursework includes listening comprehension and dictation.Semester Hours: (3-3-0)CIP: 32.0108.55 12
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads , climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations Department approval and concurrent enrollment in FIRS 1429Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303This course is an introduction to firefighter safety and development. Topics to be included are Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) rules and regulations, firefighter safety, fire science, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, and reports and records as they pertain to the fire service. This is the first in a series of courses designed for certification as a basic structural firefighter in Texas.Semester Hours: (3-3-2)CIP: 43.0203
  • 3.00 Credits

    Corequisites: FIRS 1407, FIRS 1413, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302This course is the study of equipment, tactics, and procedures used in forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul. This is the fourth in a series of courses designed for certification as a basic firefighter in Texas. All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads, climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations.Semester Hours: (3-2-3)CIP: 43.0203
  • 4.00 Credits

    Corequisites: FIRS 1319, FIRS 1413, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303This course is the study of basic principles and skill development In handling fire service hose and ladders. Topics included in this block are basic building construction, distribution system of water supply, emergency service communications, procedures, and equipment. This is the second in a series of courses designed for certification as a basic structural firefighter in Texas. All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads, climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations.Semester Hours: (4-3-4)CIP: 43.0203
  • 4.00 Credits

    Corequisites: FIRS 1319, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302This course is designed to identify the general principles of fire apparatus. In addition, pump operations, fire streams, and public operations will be covered. This is the third in a series of courses designed for certification as a basic firefighter certification in Texas. All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads, climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations. Applicant will need department approval.Semester Hours: (4-3-3)CIP: 43.0203
  • 4.00 Credits

    Corequisites: FIRS 1319,FIRS 1407, FIRS 1413, FIRS 1433Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302This course is the study of ropes and knots, rescue procedures and techniques, and hazardous materials. This is the fifth in a series of courses designed for certification as a basic firefighter in Texas. All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads, climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations. Department approval.Semester Hours: (4-3-4)CIP: 43.0203
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads, climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations. Departmental approval and concurrent enrollment in FIRS 1301.Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302This course is the study of fire inspection techniques and practices, public transportation, and fire cause and determination. Other topics included in this course are fire protection systems, wild land fire, and pre-incident planning. This is the sixth course in a series of courses designed for certification as a basic structural firefighter in Texas.Semester Hours: (4-4-0)CIP: 43.0203
  • 4.00 Credits

    Special Fees: $550.00Corequisites: FIRS 1319, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1413, FIRS 1423Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302This course is an in-depth study and practice of simulated emergency operations and hands-on live fire training exercises. Also included are incident command procedures and combined operations using proper extinguishing methods with an emphasis on safety. This is the seventh and last course in series designed for certification as a basic structural firefighter in Texas. All applicants must be able to do what is expected of a basic firefighter, lifting heavy loads, climbing fire department ladders, performing in confined space. All applicants must be able to complete all required testing in the allotted time for each test. No additional technology is allowed in classroom or testing locations. Department approval.Semester Hours: (4-3-3)CIP: 43.0203
  • 3.00 Credits

    Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303This course is the study of philosophy, history, and fundamentals of public and private fire protection. Topics include statistics of fire and property loss, agencies involved in public and private fire protection, legislative development, departmental organization, training, and staffing.Semester Hours: (3-3-0)CIP: 43.0202
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