Fire Science - Basic Firefighting Option, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

For individuals who are interested in a career as a firefighter, this program prepares the student to take the Basic Firefighter examination with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I

3

FIRT 1333Fire Chemistry I

3

FIRT 1301Fundamentals of Fire Protection

3

FIRT 1338Fire Protection Systems

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Core Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective

3

Core Communications (SPCH) Core Elective

3

Core Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
FIRT 1307Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections

3

Core Mathematics Core Elective

3

FIRT 1329Building Codes and Construction

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
EMSP 1501Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

5

EMSP 1160Clinical

1

FIRS 1301Firefighter Certification I

3

FIRS 1407Firefighter Certification II

4

FIRS 1313Firefighter Certification III

3

FIRS 1319Firefighter Certification IV

3

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
FIRS 1103Firefighter Agility/Fitness Preparation

1

FIRS 1323Firefighter Certification V

3

FIRS 1329Firefighter Certification VI

3

FIRS 1433Firefighter Certification VII (Capstone)

4

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate in Applied Science degrees.