Firefighter Certification I   [Archived Catalog]
San Antonio College Schedule/Catalog 2020-2021
   

FIRS 1301 - Firefighter Certification I


Special Program Tuition: $300
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 1429  

This 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. Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420

Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)

CIP: 43.0203


Offered at:
NLC: No
NVC: No
PAC: No
SAC: Yes
SPC: No


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