*** Midland College is Certified by TCFP as a Licensed Training Facility

FIRS 1329 Firefighter Certification VI
3 Hours (2-2)
Fire Inspection techniques and practices. Emphasis on firecause determination. Includes fire protection systems, wild land fire, and pre-incident planning. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. Prerequisite: FIRS 1423. This Course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a fire academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

FIRS 1343 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
3 Hours (1-8)
Principles and techniques of aircraft firefighting. Satisfies curriculum and training hour requirements for Texas Commission on Fire Protection’s Aircraft Rescue Fire Suppression Certification. Describe the principles and techniques of aircraft firefighting; describe the procedures utilized in employing aircraft rescue operations; identify the inspection and maintenance procedures used in the maintenance of protective clothing; and identify response procedures to aircraft approach and emergency situations. This course required for working crash rescues at airports.

FIRS 1401 Firefighter Certification I
4 Hours (3-3)
An introduction to firefighter safety and development. Topics include Texas Commission on Fire Protection Rules and Regulations, firefighter safety, fire science, personal protective equipment, self contained breathing apparatus, and fire reports and records. Lab required. ***This course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a Fire Academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.***

FIRS 1407 Firefighter Certification II
4 Hours (2-4)
The study of basic principles and skill development in handling fire service hose and ladders. Topics include the distribution system of water supply, basic building construction, and emergency service communication, procedures, and equipment. Lab required. Prerequisite: FIRS 1401 ***This course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a Fire Academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.***

FIRS 1413 Fire Certification III
4 Hours (2-4)
Fire streams and pump operations as they relate to fundamental development of basic firefighter skills. Prerequisite: FIRS 1407. ***This Course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a fire academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.***

FIRS 1419 Firefighter Certification IV
4 Hours (2-4)
A study of equipment, tactics, and procedures used in forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. Lab required. Prerequisite: FIRS 1413. This course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a Fire Academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.***

FIRS 1423 Firefighter Certification V
4 Hours (2-4)
The study of ropes and knots, rescue procedures and techniques, and hazardous materials. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. Lab required. Prerequisite: FIRS 1419. ***This course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a Fire Academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.***

FIRS 1433 Firefighter Certification VII
4 Hours (2-4)
An in-depth study and practice of simulated emergency operations and hands-on five fire training exercises, incident command procedures, and combined operations using proper extinguishing methods. Emphasis on safety. Lab required. Prerequisite: FIRS 1329. ***This course may be offered only by institutions licensed as a Fire Academy by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.***

FIRS 2344 Driver / Operator - Pumper
3 Hours (2-2)
Principles and techniques of fire apparatus operations and theories. Satisfies curriculum and training hour requirements for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection driver/ operator-pumper. Students will identify pump theory; calculate flows and pressures; perform apparatus inspection; demonstrate proper driving practices; perform proper pump operations.

FIRT 1301 Fundamentals of Fire Protection
3 Hours (3-0)
Study of the philosophy, history and fundamentals of public and private fire protection. Topics include statistics of fire and property loss, agencies involved in public and private protection, legislative development, departmental organization, training, and staffing. Required by the TCFP for Investigator.

FIRT 1303 Fire and Arson Investigation I
3 Hours (3-0)
In-depth study of basic fire and arson investigation practices. Emphasis on fire behavior principles related to fire cause and origin determination. Required by the TCFP for Inspector.

FIRT 1307 Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections
3 Hours (3-0)
Study of local building and fire prevention codes. Emphasis on fire prevention inspections, practices, and procedures. Required by the TCFP for Investigator.

FIRT 1309 Fire Administration I
3 Hours (3-0)
Introduction to the organization and management of a fire department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis on fire service leadership from the perspective of the company officer.

FIRT 1315 Hazardous Materials I
3 Hours (3-0)
Study for the chemical characteristics and behavior of various materials. Topics include storage, transportation, handling hazardous emergency situations, and the most effective methods of hazard mitigation. Required by the TCFP for Inspector and Investigator.

FIRT 1329 Building Codes and Construction
3 Hours (3-0)
Examination of building codes and requirements, construction types, and building materials. Topics include walls, floorings, foundations, and various roof types and the associated dangers of each. Required by the TCFP for Inspector and investigator.

FIRT 1331 Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I
3 Hours (3-0)
Analysis of the nature of fire problems and selection of initial strategies and tactics including an in-depth study of efficient and effective use of manpower and equipment to mitigate the emergency.

FIRT 1335 Introduction to Industrial Fire Protection
3 Hours (3-0)
Specific concerns and safeguards related to business and industrial organization and development, plan/layout, fire prevention programs, extinguishing factors and techniques, hazardous situations, and prevention methods.

FIRT 1338 Fire Protection Systems
3 Hours (3-0)
Study of fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems. Required by the TCFP for Inspector and Investigator.

FIRT 1342 Fire Officer I
3 Hours (3-0)
Focus on the requirements necessary for Fire Officer I certification as established by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Perform preliminary fire investigations, deploy assigned resources, and integrate a safety plan to ensure a safe work environment for firefighters.

FIRT 1343 Fire Officer II
3 Hours (3-0)
Focus on the requirements necessary for Fire Officer II certification as established by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Conduct fire inspections at a company level, determine origin, and preliminary cause.

FIRT 1345 Hazardous Materials II
3 Hours (3-0)
In-depth study of mitigation practices and techniques to effectively control hazardous material spills and leaks.

FIRT 1347 Industrial Fire Protection
3 Hours (3-0)
Study of industrial emergency response teams and specific concerns related to business and industrial facilities.

FIRT 1349 Fire Administration II
3 Hours (3-0)
In-depth study of fire service management as pertaining to budgetary requirements, administration, organization of divisions within the fire service, and relationships between the fire service and outside agencies.

FIRT 1353 Legal Aspects of Fire Protection
3 Hours (3-0)
Study of the rights, duties liability concerns, and responsibilities of public fire protection agencies while performing assigned duties. For Inspector Elective.

FIRT 2331 Firefighting Strategies and Tactics II
3 Hours (3-0)
Continuation of Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I. Emphasis on use of incident command in large scale command problems and other specialized fire problems. Prerequisite: Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I.

FIRT 2333 Fire and Arson Investigation II
3 Hours (3-0)
Continuation of Fire and Arson Investigation I. Topics include reports, court room demeanor, and expert witnesses. Prerequisite: Fire and Arson Investigation I.

FIRT 2351 Company Fire Officer
3 Hours (3-0)
A capstone course covering fire ground operations and supervisory practices. Includes performance evaluation of incident commander, safety officer, public information officer, and shift supervisor duties.

FIRT 2380 Cooperative Education - Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
3 Hours (1-20)
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisite: Assigned by College. Capstone course.

*** Midland College is Certified by TCFP as a Licensed Training Facility