Online Fire Academy

Kilgore College Online Fire Academy
BASIC FIRE ACADEMY 470 Hours (Firefighter I-VII)

Firefighter Certification I: (On-Line) FIRS 1001
Course Description: An introduction to firefighter safety and development. Topics include Texas Commission on Fire Protection Rules and Regulations, firefighter safety, fire science, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, and fire reports and records. The student will discuss core fire service subjects; demonstrate the use of self-contained breathing apparatus; explain and identify fire service reports and records; relate fire service subject matter to firefighting safety and survival.

Firefighter Certification II: (On-Line) FIRS 1007
Course Description: The study of basic principles and skill development in handling fire service hose and ladders. Topics include the distribution system of water supply; basic building construction; and emergency service communication, procedures, and equipment. The student will describe hose construction, care, maintenance, and testing; demonstrate hose rolls, drags, carries, and loads; identify the principles of ladder construction, care and testing; identify the types of water distribution systems and demonstrate proficiency in water supply operations; list the types of construction and building material hazards that affect firefighter safety; state the procedures of receiving alarms, and identify alarm devices, equipment, and radio procedures.

Firefighter Certification III: (On-Line) FIRS 1013
Course Description: General principles of fire apparatus, pump operations, fire streams, and public operations as they relate to fundamental development of basic firefighter skills. The student will identify the types of fire apparatus, describe the operation of fire pumps, demonstrate fire stream operations and fire pump operations, and explain the importance of public relations as a member of fire service.

Firefighter Certification IV: (On-Line) FIRS 1019
Course Description: A study of equipment, tactics, and procedures used in forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. The student will identify and safely use, maintain, and clean forcible entry tools; describe the effects of proper ventilation, decisions to ventilate, and demonstrate methods of ventilation; describe the purpose of salvage; demonstrate various folds and rolls of covers, salvage throws, use of water catchalls, and various mop up procedures; describe and identify safety precautions, dangerous building conditions, value of overhaul, and overhaul procedures; and demonstrate safe handling of debris.

Firefighter Certification V: (On-Line) FIRS 1023
The study of ropes and knots, rescue procedures and techniques, and hazardous materials. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. The student will describe and demonstrate proper rescue techniques to include search, removal, and packing of victims; describe and demonstrate life safety, harnesses, repelling, and vehicle extrication; describe and demonstrate various parts of the rope, various knots, and their uses; and identify definitions of hazardous materials and describe incident management of hazardous materials.

Firefighter Certification VI: (On-Site Skills Session) FIRS 1029
Course Description: The study of fire inspection techniques and practices, public transportation, fire cause determination. Topics include fire protection systems, wild land fire, and pre-incident planning. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. The student will identify and describe the procedures to determine point of origin, events of fire, cause, factors indicating arson, the protection of evidence, and the importance of securing the fire scene, list the components of pre-incident planning, and perform a facility survey; explain wild land fire suppression terminology and methods including location, sizing of fire, suppression techniques, and safety; describe the purpose of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13 and NFPA 14 standards applicable to fire protection systems; state recommended procedures using apparatus, equipment, and resources available as they apply to the modes of public transportation; and explain the purpose of the NFPA 101, life safety code, applicable to fire prevention inspections.

Firefighter Certification VII: (On-Site Skills Session) FIRS 1033
Course Description: An in-depth study and practice of simulated emergency operations and hands-on live fire training exercises, incident command procedures, and combined operations using proper extinguishing methods. Emphasis on safety. The student will describe the general requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards applicable to live fire; extinguish or control live fires while using hose streams and portable extinguishers safely and effectively; and operate within a command structure utilized by all participants.

The Basic Fire Academy consists of Firefighter I-V which must be taken together. Firefighter I-V are on-line approved certification courses through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Upon successful completion of the on-line portion of training, a 14-day hands-on skills Session (Firefighter VI & Firefighter VII) is required for the student to demonstrate mastery of the new skills. Upon successful completion of all course requirements the student will be eligible for certification with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. In addition, upon successful completion of all course requirements the student will also be eligible for receipt of IFSAC Seals in FFI, FFII, Haz/Mat Awareness and Haz/Mat Operations.

FIRE ARSON INVESTIGATOR 150 Hours

Fire and Arson Investigation I (On-Line) FIRT 1003
Course Description: An in-depth study of basic fire and arson investigation practices. Emphasis on fire behavior principles related to fire cause and origin determination. The student will determine point of origin and the cause of the fire; identify motives of fire setters; and describe the elements of combustion process.

Fire and Arson Investigation II (On-Line) FIRT 2003
Course Description: A continuation of Fire and Arson Investigation I to include an in-depth student of reports, court room demeanor, and expert witnesses. The student will develop techniques mastered in Fire and Arson Investigator I; prepare an investigation from the fire ground to the court room; and demonstrate individual skills such as sketching, photographing, interviewing, etc.

Upon successful completion of the on-line portion of training, a one-day hands-on skill session is required for the student to demonstrate mastery of the new skills. Upon successful completion of all course requirements and passing of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection State Examination, the student will be eligible for certification as either a Fire Investigator or an Arson Investigator if the student is TCLEOSE certified (law enforcement certification). If a student certifies as a Fire Investigator and later obtains their law enforcement certification, that student may apply for certification as an Arson Investigator without any additional training or testing. This course is approved and upon successful completion, the student may also apply for an IFSAC seal for Fire Investigator.

FIRE INSPECTOR 212 Hours

Fire Inspector I (On-Line) FIRT 1008
Course Description: Fire inspection including rules, codes and field inspection practices to meet certification requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. The student will select and limit applicable rules and regulations; select and apply appropriate codes; list different types of construction and allowable occupancy classifications; and describe building service equipment and process. The student will also describe and list possible hazards; list different types of fire protection systems and water supplies; and demonstrate field proficiency in inspection practices.

Fire Inspector II (On-Line) FIRT 1040
Course Description: Fire inspection rules, regulations, and inspection practices to meet the Texas Commission on Fire Protection requirements for Fire Inspector II. The student will process a permit applying the appropriate codes, rules, hazard identification processes, building processes, emergency plans, and fire protection systems.

Plan Examiner I (On-Line) FIRT 1002
Course Description: An in-depth study in the examination of plans submitted for approval by businesses, industry, and other regulated entities. Includes applicable codes and/or standards that meet certification requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. The student will demonstrate the ability to evaluate building plans according to rules, regulation, standards, and codes; and list code deficiencies.

Upon successful completion of the on-line portion of training, a two-day hands-on skill session is required for the student demonstrate mastery of the new skills. Upon successful completion of all course requirements and passing of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection State Examination, the student will be eligible for certification as a Fire Inspector. This course is approved and upon successful completion, the student may also apply for IFSAC seals for Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, and Plan Examiner I. Each of these courses, Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, and Plan Examiner I are also offered as individual courses in the event that a student has a particular need such as refresher training or a student relocating to Texas and not completely meeting the Texas Commission on Fire Protection requirements.

DRIVER/OPERATOR-PUMPER (On-Line) 80 HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: FIRS 2044
This course is an in-depth study into the principles and techniques of fire apparatus operations and theories. The student will identify pump theory; calculate flows and pressures; perform apparatus inspection; demonstrate proper driving practices; and perform proper pump operations.

Upon successful completion of the on-line portion of training, a one-day hands-on skill session is required for the student to demonstrate mastery of the new skills. Upon successful completion of all course requirements and passing of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection State Examination, the student will be eligible for certification as a Driver/Operator-Pumper. This course is approved and upon successful completion, the student may also apply for IFSAC seal for Driver Operator.

FIRE OFFICER I (On-Line) 60 HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: FIRT 1042
This course focuses on the requirements necessary for Fire Officer I certification as established by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. The student will be able to identify various fire department organization structures, human resource management, community and governmental relationships, and administrative functions of the implementation of departmental polices and procedures; perform preliminary fire investigation; deploy assigned resources; and integrate a safety plan to ensure a safe work environment for firefighters.

Upon successful completion of the on-line portion of training, a one-day hands-on skill session is required for the student to demonstrate mastery of the new skills for Fire Officer I. Upon successful completion of all course requirements and passing of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection State Examination, the student will be eligible for certification as a Fire Officer I. This course is approved and upon successful completion, the student may also apply for an IFSAC seal for Fire Officer I.

FIRE OFFICER II (On-Line) 60 HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: FIRT 1043
This course focuses on the requirements necessary for Fire Officer II certification as established by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. The student will be able to identify the organizational structure of local government; evaluate member performance; and prepare and present public education programs and news releases. The student will be able to conduct fire inspections at the company level; investigate fires to determine origin and preliminary cause; identify duties involved in supervising multi-unit emergency operations; and review injury, accident, and health exposure reports.

Upon successful completion of the on-line portion of training, a one-day hands-on skill session is required for the student to demonstrate mastery of the new skills for Fire Officer II. Upon successful completion of all course requirements and passing of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection State Examination, the student will be eligible for certification as a Fire Officer II. This course is approved and upon successful completion, the student may also apply for an IFSAC seal for Fire Officer II.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS (On-Line) 12 HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: FIRT 1006
This course is designed for recognition and identification of hazardous materials. Includes risk assessment and use of chemical information resources. The student will be able to describe the purpose, goals, and definitions of the National Fire Protection Academy standards applicable to hazardous materials; identify safety principles applicable to hazardous materials response at the awareness level; and identify hazardous materials incident management concepts as applicable to hazardous materials incident response. The student will also be able to identify principles pertaining to recognition of hazardous materials; identify principles of classification, identification, and verification of hazardous materials; and demonstrate actions to be taken in hazardous materials incidents at the awareness levels. Course now requires one-day on-site skills session.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS (On-Line) 16 HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: FIRT 1041
This course is designed to provide emergency response personnel with basic skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively manage on-scene operations at a hazardous materials incident. Included in this course are basic hazard recognition, risk assessment, and hazardous materials terminology. Provides basic information critical to planning and implementing emergency response strategies including management strategies, decontamination and containment, and doffing and donning of personal protective equipment. This course emphasizes the characteristics of hazardous materials incidents that require modifications to traditional emergency response and the preparatory actions that should be taken to respond safely and effectively to hazardous materials incidents. The student will be able to explain safety principles and concepts; list classifications, identification, verification, and actions to take at an incident; explain chemistry of hazardous materials; demonstrate hazard and risk assessment and use of personal protective equipment; and explain emergency decontamination.

INSTRUCTOR LEVEL I (On-Line) 48 HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: INSTRUCTOR LEVEL I
This on-line course is a Texas Commission on Fire Protection approved certification course. The course content follows the recommendations of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Upon successful completion of the on-line portion of training, a one-day hands-on skill session is required for the student to demonstrate mastery of the new skills for Instructor I. Upon successful completion of all course requirements and passing of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection State Examination, the student will be eligible for certification as an Instruction I. This course is approved and upon successful completion the student may also apply for an IFSAC seal for Instructor I.

INSTRUCTOR LEVEL II (On-Line) 48 HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: INSTRUCTOR LEVEL II
This on-line course is a Texas Commission on Fire Protection approved certification course. The course content follows the recommendations of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Upon successful completion of the on-line portion of training, a one-day hands-on skill session is required for the student to demonstrate mastery of the new skills for Instructor II. Upon successful completion of all course requirements and passing of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection State Examination, the student will be eligible for certification as an Instruction II. This course is approved and upon successful completion the student may also apply for an IFSAC seal for Instructor II.

INSTRUCTOR LEVEL III (On-Line) 64 HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: INSTRUCTOR LEVEL III
This on-line course is a Texas Commission on Fire Protection approved certification course. The course content follows the recommendations of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Upon successful completion of the on-line portion of training, a one-day hands-on skill session is required for the student to demonstrate mastery of the new skills for Instructor III. This course has the option for the student to complete all of the skill requirements on-line. Upon successful completion of all course requirements and passing of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection State Examination, the student will be eligible for certification as an Instruction III. This course is approved and upon successful completion the student may also apply for an IFSAC seal for Instructor III.

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