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Nov 23, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog with Addendum v. 2.0 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Fire Protection Technology: Basic Firefighter, CERT
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The Basic Firefighter certificate provides you with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in a wide range of fire departments. Upon certificate completion you will be eligible to test for the Basic Structure Firefighter Certification with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. You also will be eligible to test for Emergency Medical Technician status with the National Registry of EMTs.
Enrollment in this program is limited. See the Selective Admissions requirements in the Admission section of this Catalog.
Marketable skills for this award include: critical thinking, leadership, problem solving and technical skills.
Certificate of Proficiency
TSI Exempt
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Total Semester Hours: 30
Note: After successfully completing these courses, students are eligible to apply to take the state Basic Structure Firefighter Certification Exam with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the National Registry of EMTs Examination for Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
NOTE: Special admission and retention rules apply to all portions of the fire protection technology program. See department chair or department coordinator for details. Admission to the program is selective and prior acceptance to the program is required before enrollment.
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