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FIRT 1349. Fire Administration II. (3-3-0)
An 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. (3-3-0)
A study of legal rights and duties, liability concerns and responsibility of fire organizations. Introduction and
basic concepts of civil and criminal law, the Texas and Federal Judicial structure and liability for acts by fire
organizations. An in-depth study of case histories concerning fire personnel and organizations.
FIRT 1391. Special Topics in Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician. (3-3-0)
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors
pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends.
FIRT 2305. Fire Instructor I. (3-3-0)
Preparation of fire and emergency services personnel to deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan.
Includes the use of instructional aids and evaluation instruments to meet the Texas Commission on Fire
Protection requirements for Fire Instructor I certification. Deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan,
including instructional aids and evaluation forms; adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the
student; organize the learning environment so that learning is maximized; administer oral, written and
performance tests from a lesson plan; and maintain appropriate records.
FIRT 2307. Fire Instructor II. (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: FIRT 2305
Development of individual lesson plans for a specific topic including learning objectives, instructional aids
and evaluation instruments. Includes techniques for supervision and coordination of activities of other
instructors to meet Texas Commission on Fire Protection requirements for Fire Instructor II certification.
FIRT 2309. Fire Fighting Strategies and Tactics I. (3-3-0)
The study of essential elements in analyzing the nature of fire and determining the requirements. Efficient
and effective utilization of manpower, equipment and apparatus. Emphasis to be placed on pre-planning,
study of conflagration problems, fire ground organization problem solving related to fire ground decision
making and attach tactics and strategy. Use of mutual aid and large scale command problems.
FIRT 2319. Fire Chemistry II (3-2-4)
A study of chemical compounds related to the fire service. Includes effective selection of extinguishing
agents and method of application. Break down chemical compounds; apply principles of chemistry to
fireground operations; and differentiate aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon compounds. Lab fee.
FIRT 2331. Firefighting Strat gies nd Tactics II. (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: FIRT 2309
Continuation of Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I. Emphasis on use of incident command in large scale
command problems and other specialized fire problems.
FIRT 2333. Fire and Arson Investigation II. (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: FIRT 1303.
Continuation of Fire and Arson Investigation I. Topics include reports, courtroom demeanor and expert
witnesses.
FIRT 2345. Hazardous Materials III. (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: FIRT 1315 and FIRT 1345.
Continuation of Hazardous Materials II. 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.
