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FIRT 1307. Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections. (3-3-0)
Study of local building and fire prevention codes. Emphasis on fire prevention inspections, practices, and
procedures. Students will identify and apply provisions of local building and fire prevention codes to fire
prevention inspections and describe the fire inspection practices and procedures, including hazard
recognition and correction.
FIRT 1309. Fire Administration I. (3-3-0)
An in-depth study of the organization and management as related to fire department including budgeting,
maintenance of records and reports and management of fire department officers. Personnel administration
and distribution of equipment and personnel and other related topics, including relation of various
government agencies to fire protection areas. Fire service leadership as viewed from the company officer’s
position.
FIRT 1315. Hazardous Material I. (3-3-0)
Study of chemical characteristics and behavior of various materials that burn or react violently related to
storage, transportation, handling of hazardous materials, i.e. flammable liquids, combustible solids and
gases. Emphasis on emergency situations and most favorable methods of handling firefighting and control.
FIRT 1319. Firefighter Health and Safety. (3-3-0)
Study of firefighter occupational safety and health in emergency and nonemergency situations. Students will
identify and describe components of a firefighter safety and health program, explain safety practices and
procedures related to emergency and nonemergency operations and outline the components of a firefighter
wellness program.
FIRT 1327. Building Construction. (3-3-0)
Fundamental consideration and exploration of building construction and design with emphasis on fire
resistance of building materials and assemblies, exposures and related data focused on fire protection
concerns; review of related statutory and suggested guidelines, both local and national in scope. Review of
Model Building Codes and Life Safety Code.
FIRT 1338. Fire Protection Syst ms. (3-3-0)
Study of the required standard for water supply; special hazards protection systems; automatic sprinklers
and special extinguishing systems; automatic signaling and detection systems; rating organizations and
underwriting agencies.
FIRT 1353. Le al 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.
