Course Catalog - Fire Science

Fire Science - Emergency Services

Public Services Endorsement

PR: Prerequisite   |   CR: Credit for Course   |   SEM: Semesters   |   LC: Local Credit

(It is recommended students follow the program of study sequence level 1-4 as outlined by TEA.)

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security M (9-10) #8570

Introduces students to professions in law enforcement, security, corrections, and fire and emergency management services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Disaster Response (10-12)#8592

Disaster Response includes basic training of students in disaster survival and rescue skills that would improve the ability of citizens to survive until responders or other assistance could arrive. Students will receive education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues and disasters of all kinds.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Firefighter I (10-12) #8560

Firefighter I introduces students to firefighter safety and development. Students will analyze Texas Commission on Fire Protection rules and regulations, proper incident reporting and records, proper use of personal protections equipment, and the principles of fire safety.

SEM: 2 CR: 2

Firefighter II (11-12) #8561

Firefighter II is the second in a series for students studying firefighter safety and development. Students will understand Texas Commission on Fire Protection rules and regulations, proper incident reporting and records, proper use of personal protections equipment, and the principles of fire safety. Students will apply standard procedures for use of fire extinguishers, ladder, fire hose, and water supply apparatus. NISD Volunteer Background Check may be required.

PR: Firefighter I

SEM: 2 CR: 2