Fire Science - Basic Firefighting Option, Associate of 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).
Second Semester
| FIRS 1103 | Firefighter Agility and Fitness Preparation | 1 |
| FIRS 1323 | Firefighter Certification V | 3 |
| FIRS 1329 | Firefighter Certification VI | 3 |
| FIRS 1433 | Firefighter Certification VII (Capstone) | 4 |
Fourth Semester
| FIRT 1301 | Fundamentals of Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRT 1333 | Fire Chemistry I | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Core | Communications (SPCH) Core Elective | 3 |
| Core | Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
Fifth Semester
| FIRT 1307 | Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections | 3 |
| FIRT 1338 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIRT 1329 | Building Codes and Construction | 3 |
| Core | Mathematics Core Elective | 3 |
| Core | Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective | 3 |
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60
Additional Information
Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate of Applied Science degrees.
Communications (SPCH) Core Elective: SPCH 1311 or SPCH 1315.
Mathematics Core Elective: MATH 1314 or MATH 1332.