¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ College's Fire Academy is a comprehensive, one-year program designed to establish the information and skills necessary to work in a fire department. Topics include: fire department communications, rescue operations, fire prevention, preparedness, and maintenance.
Students participate in outdoor classroom instruction and activities that require demonstrations of fire-fighter skills and physically demanding training.
Successful completion of the program is mandatory in order to sit for the Texas Firefighter Certification exam.
Prerequisites
Complete application procedure in a timely manner.
Strong GPA; courses taken and passed with a "C" or better are viewed favorably.
Formal interview with a panel.
Passing performance in the Agility Test.
Please see page 99 of the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ College Course Catalog for complete course information.
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ this Program
| Degrees & Certifications | Program Length |
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| Basic Firefighter Level I Certificate | Three semesters |
What Can This Program Do For You
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Potential Jobs
Firefighter
Fire Inspector
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Fire Investigator
Fire Chief
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Salary Information
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Basic Firefighter Level I Certificate Plan
The Fire Academy starts annually at the beginning of each fall semester.
First Semester (Fall) Second Semester (Spring) EMSP 2237 Emergency Procedures 2 FIRS 1301 Firefighter Cert. I 3 EMSP 1261 Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology / Technician (EMT Paramedic) 2 FIRS 1407 Firefighter Cert. II 4 EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 5 FIRS 1313 Firefighter Cert. III 3 TOTAL 9 TOTAL 10 Third Semester (Summer) FIRS 1319
Firefighter Cert. IV3 FIRS 1323 Firefighter Cert. V 3 FIRS 1329 Firefighter Cert. VI 3 FIRS 1433 Firefighter Cert. VII 4 TOTAL 13 TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 32
The professors at ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ College are the most genuine and friendliest people. All the teachers are there for each student and want each and every one of us to succeed in the classroom. ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ College was like a second home to me for two years. Walking through the halls and having counselors and even the teachers talk to you was nice. It makes you feel like somebody.
– Chad Brooks