Course of study for "Certificate of Technology"
Required to be hired as a "Certified Firefighter"

Basic "On-Line" Fire Fighter Academy

     Courses stress practical application in understanding building designs, classification of fires, exposure protection, toxic fumes, arson investigation, hazardous materials, firefighting techniques and standards. The program is planned to develop specific abilities and knowledge for entry-level employment and to provide the necessary educational background for advancing into a highly responsible position in the profession.
     All courses are structured to coincide with the requirements set forth by the State Commission on Fire Protection and the State Firemen's and Fire Marshal's Association.
    All cadets enrolled in the Fire Academy must pass and receive an EMT-Basic certification from the Texas Department of Health. This certification must be received by the cadet by the completion of the fall semester. Failure to receive an EMT-Basic certification by the cadet will result in the cadet being removed from the Odessa College Fire Academy.
     Note: Enrollment in EMSP 1160 requires student liability insurance and health and accident insurance.

Classes are held On-Line with On-Site skill training on Saturdays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Level I Certificate – Basic Firefighter 

TSI Waived

Preferred Prerequisites

EMSP   1160    Clinical – Emergency Medical Technology/Technician..... 1

      EMSP   1501    Emergency Medical Technician – Basic................... 5

      Total                                                                                              6

 Fall or Spring Semester – Fire Academy

      FIRS     1301    Firefighter Certification I........................................... 3

      FIRS     1407    Firefighter Certification II.......................................... 4

      FIRS     1313    Firefighter Certification III..........................................3

      FIRS     1319    Firefighter Certification IV..........................................3

      FIRS     1323    Firefighter Certification V...........................................3

      FIRS     1329    Firefighter Certification VI..........................................3

      FIRS     1433    Firefighter Certification VII.........................................4

      FIRS     1166    Firefighting Practicum..............................................1

Total Semester Hours.......................................................................... 24