Firefighter Certification I

Catalog description

One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. An introduction to firefighter safety and development. Topics include Texas Commission on Fire Protection rules and regulations, firefighter safety, fire science, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, and fire reports and records. Please refer to the academy website at www.austincc.edu/fireprot for application process.