Department of Public Safety
Curricula & Course Descriptions
The curricula of the Del Mar Regional Fire Academy meets or exceeds the standards promulgated by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).
The curricula of the Fire Science program meets or exceeds the standards established by the National Fire Academy—Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) committee.
The curricula of the Del Mar College Fire Academy and Fire Science programs meets or exceeds national standards.Fire Science/Fire Academy Degree Plans
The Fire Science and Fire Academy program offers the following certificates and degrees:
Marketable Skills Achievement Award: Fire Inspector
Certificate: Basic Firefighter
Certificate: Fire and Arson Investigator
Certificate: Fire Inspector
Associate in Applied Science Degree: Fire Science—Basic Firefighting Option
Associate in Applied Science Degree: Fire Science—General Option
Fire Science/Fire Academy degree plans are listed in the Del Mar College Catalog.
Fire Science/Fire Academy Course Descriptions
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has developed common course descriptions to be used by all Fire Science/Fire Academy programs. These course descriptions are updated regularly to ensure that changes in the Fire Science field are reflected in education. These course descriptions are published by the THECB in the Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM).
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