Basic Firefighter, C1

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Students completing the Basic Fire Fighting certificate will meet the requirements for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection minimum standards for working as a fire fighter in the State of Texas. This certificate can be for credit or noncredit. Credit hours will apply to the AAS degree Fire Science/Firefighting.

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Program CIP Code: 43.0203

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

FIRS 1301 - Fire Fighter Certification I Credits: 3
FIRS 1407 - Fire Fighter Certification II Credits: 4
FIRS 1313 - Fire Fighter Certification III Credits: 3
FIRS 1203 - Firefighter Agility and Fitness Preparation Credits: 2

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

FIRS 1319 - Fire Fighter Certification IV Credits: 3
FIRS 1423 - Fire Fighter Certification V Credits: 4
FIRS 1329 - Fire Fighter Certification VI Credits: 3
FIRS 1433 - Fire Fighter Certification VII Credits: 4
(Capstone)

Basic Firefighter, C1

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

Semester Total: 14

Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 26