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Fire Science Basic Firefighting Option, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

For individuals who are interested in a career as a firefighter, this program prepares the student to take the Basic Firefighter examination with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I

3
FIRT 1333Fire Chemistry I

3
FIRT 1301Fundamentals of Fire Protection

3
FIRT 1338Fire Protection Systems

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective

3
Communications (SPCH) Core Elective

3
Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Elective

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
FIRT 1307Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections

3
Mathematics Core Elective

3
FIRT 1329Building Codes and Construction

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
EMSP 1501Emergency Medical Technician- Basic

5
EMSP 1160Clinical

1
FIRS 1301Firefighter Certification I

3
FIRS 1407Firefighter Certification II

4
FIRS 1313Firefighter Certification III

3
FIRS 1319Firefighter Certification IV

3

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
FIRS 1103Firefighter Agility/Fitness Preparation

1
FIRS 1323Firefighter Certification V

3
FIRS 1329Firefighter Certification VI

3
FIRS 1433Firefighter Certification VII

4

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 60