Dec 30, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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FIRS 1319 - Firefighter Certification IV


A study of equipment, tactics and procedures used in forcible entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul. An in-depth study and practice of simulated emergency operations and hands-on live fire training exercises; incident command procedures; and combined operations using proper extinguishing methods. Emphasis on safety. This capstone class prepares the student to take the TCFP basic firefighting examination and become a certifiable firefighter. One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, II and III to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100.

Hours (3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)



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