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Certification Programs
Fire Investigator
This
128 hour course includes
introduction to the investigation of fires and explosions of known and
unknown origin, including investigative techniques, collection and
preservation of evidence, case preparation and presentation,
point-of-origin, and arson law.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will take the Texas Commission on
Fire Protection state certification exam for Fire
Investigator. During the course, students
will attend classes at the McKinney
Campus.
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Fire Inspector I & II
The Fire Inspector I and II courses will prepare students to perform fire
inspections with the purpose of limiting the risk of life and property loss
by recognizing fire and safety hazards early. The students will be able to
perform detailed fire inspections and recommend corrective actions. Upon
successful completion of this course, students will take the state
certification exam for Basic Fire Inspector.
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Plan Examiner I
The Plan Examiner I course will prepare students to examine building and
construction plans with the purpose of limiting the risk of life and property loss
by ensuring that future construction complies with all applicable fire
codes. This course is taught as part of the Fire Inspector I and II
course and is open to those previously certified as a Fire Inspector.
The students will be able to read detailed construction plans and recommend
corrective changes, if needed. Upon
successful completion of this course, students will take the state
certification exam for Plan Examiner I.
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Driver Operator
This 80
hour course focuses on the skills necessary for effective fire apparatus operation. Course
topics include pump theory, fire service hydraulics, apparatus inspections, driving
practices, and pump operations.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will take the Texas Commission on
Fire Protection state certification exam for Driver/Operator. During the course, students
will attend classes at the Fire Rescue Training Complex on the CCCC campus
in McKinney. Students must currently hold TCFP Basic Firefighter
certification, valid driver's license, and provide complete bunker gear.
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Fire Officer
The Fire Officer Certification is designed for fire
protection personnel functioning as supervisors in a municipal fire department. This
collection of Fire Science courses meets NFPA Standard 1021, Fire Officer I and II.
Students completing the series of prescribed courses will earn 21 semester credit hours of
college credit applicable towards an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire
Science. The course series concludes with FIRT 2351 Company Fire Officer.
In this capstone course, students will participate in live fire training scenarios
commanding firefighters through a variety of challenging exercises. Upon successful completion of
this course, students will eligible to take the Texas Commission on Fire
Protection state certification exam for Fire Officer.
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