COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: FIRT - Fire Technology
FIRT 1202. PLAN EXAMINER I (2-1-2) 43.0202
Introduction to examination of plans submitted for approval by businesses, industry, or other regulated entities. Includes applicable codes and/or standards that meet certification requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate building plans according to rules, regulations, standards and codes and list code deficiencies. Licensure/Certification Agency: Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
FIRT 1301. FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE PROTECTION (3-0-3) 43.0202
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. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M1.
FIRT 1303. FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATION I (3-0-3) 43.0101
In-depth study of basic fire and arson investigation practices. Emphasis on fire behavior principles related to fire cause and origin determination. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M2.
FIRT 1307. FIRE PREVENTION CODES AND INSPECTIONS (3-0-3) 43.0101
Study of local building and fire prevention codes. Emphasis on fire prevention inspections, practices and procedures. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
FIRT 1309. FIRE ADMINISTRATION I (3-0-3) 43.0202
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. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M1.
FIRT 1315. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS I (3-0-3) 43.0201
In-depth study of mitigation practices and techniques to effectively control hazardous material spills and leaks. Prerequisite: CHEM 1405. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M1.
FIRT 1329. BUILDING CODES AND CONSTRUCTION (3-0-3) 43.0201
Examination of building codes requirements, construction types and building materials. Topics include walls, floorings, foundations and various roof types and the associated dangers of each. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
FIRT 1331. FIREFIGHTING STRATEGIES AND TACTICS (3-0-3) 43.0202
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. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M1.
FIRT 1333. FIRE CHEMISTRY I (3-0-3) 43.0201
Introduction to the chemical nature and properties of inorganic compounds as related to the fire service. Topics include fundamental laws of chemistry, states of matter, gas laws, chemical bonding and thermodynamics with applications to various industrial processes. Assessment Levels R1, E1, M1
FIRT 1334. FIRE CHEMISTRY II (3-0-3) 43.0201
Introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds as related to the fire service with primary emphasis on the hydrocarbons. Topics include alcohols, phenols, halogen compounds and ethers with application to various industrial processes. Assessment Levels R1, E1, M1.
FIRT 1335. INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL FIRE PROTECTION (3-0-3) 43.0201
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. Assessment Levels R1, E1, M1.
FIRT 1338. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (3-0-3) 43.0201
Study of fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
FIRT 1340. FIRE INSPECTOR II (2-3-3) 43.0202
Study of fire protection rules, procedures and inspection practices to meet the Texas Commission on Fire Protection requirements for Fire Insprector II. Process a permit applying the appropriate codes, rules, hazard identification processes, building processes, emergency plans and fire protection systems. Prerequisite: FIRT 1008/1408. Licensure/Certification Agency: Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
FIRT 1342. FIRE OFFICER I (3-0-3) 43.0201
Focuses on the requirements necessary for Fire Officer I certification as established by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Ability to identify various fire department organizational structures, human resource management, community and governmental relationships and administrative functions for the implementation of departmental policies and procedures; perform preliminary fire investigation; deploy assigned resources; and integrate a safety plan to ensure a safe work environment for firefighters. Licensure/Certification Agency: Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
FIRT 1343. FIRE OFFICER II (3-1-3) 43.0201
Focuses on the requirements necessary for Fire Officer II certification as established by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Ability to identify the organizational structure of local government; evaluate member performance; and prepare and present public education programs and news releases. Conduct fire inspections at the company level; investigate fires to determine origin and preliminary cause; identify duties involved in supervising multi-unit emergency operations; and review injury, accident and health exposure reports. Licensure/Certification Agency: Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
FIRT 1345. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS II (3-0-3) 43.0201
Continuation of Hazardous Materials I. Topics include radioactive materials and radiation; poisons and toxicology; cryogenics, oxidizers, corrosives, flammable solids; hazards of Class A fuels, plastics and organic and inorganic peroxides and water reactivity; and polymerization and polymerizing substances. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M1.
FIRT 1347. INDUSTRIAL FIRE PROTECTION (3-0-3) 43.0201
Study of industrial emergency response teams and specific concerns related to business and industrial facilities. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
FIRT 1349. FIRE ADMINISTRATION II (3-0-3) 43.0202
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. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M1.
FIRT 1353. LEGAL ASPECTS OF FIRE PROTECTION (3-0-3) 43.0202
Study of the rights, duties, liability concerns and responsibilities of public fire protection agencies while performing assigned duties. Prerequisites: FIRT 1309, 1329. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
FIRT 1355. METHODS OF TEACHING (3-0-3) 43.0202
Outlines instructor qualities and responsibilities, identify principles of learning and teaching, demonstrate methods and techniques of teaching and produce teaching aids. Assessment Levels: R3, E2, M1.
FIRT 1408. FIRE INSPECTOR I (3-4-4) 43.0202
Study of fire inspection including rules, codes and field inspection practices to meet certification requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Select and limit applicable rules and regulations; select and apply appropriate codes; list different types of construction and allowable occupancy classifications; and describe building service equipment and process. Describe and list possible hazards; list different types of fire protection systems and water supplies; and demonstrate field proficiency in inspection practices. Licensure/Certification Agency: Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
FIRT 2331. STRATEGIES AND TACTICS II (CAPSTONE) (3-0-3) 43.0202
Continuation of Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I. Emphasis on use of incident command in large-scale command problems and other specialized fire problems. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
FIRT 2333. FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATION II (3-0-3) 43.0202
Continuation of Fire and Arson I. Topics that will be studied will include reports, courtroom demeanor and expert witnesses. Prerequisite: FIRT 1303. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
FIRT 2345. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS III (3-0-3) 43.0201
Study of the chemical characteristics and behavior of various materials. Topics include storage, transportation, handling hazardous emergency situations and the most effective methods of hazard mitigation. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M2.
FIRT 2351. COMPANY FIRE OFFICER (CAPSTONE) (3-1-3) 43.0201
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. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.