Texas Annual Fire Training School

ASP201 – Advanced Exterior Firefighter, Level II

This course introduces you to strategy and tactics in a leadership role and examines how to implement them at the Emergency Response Team Leader level. The course activities place emphasis on a higher level of tactical decision-making necessary to safely operate effectively and efficiently with available resources.

Emphasis is placed on building high-performance teams, reading fire ground factors, using master streams to minimize personnel exposures, and increasing operational efficiencies on the firefighting scene. The course includes hands-on and practical exercises using various firefighting projects.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP202 – Advanced Exterior Firefighter, Level III

This course is designed for personnel with Incident Command Responsibilities at an industrial facility.  Emphasis is placed on incident evaluation and development of incident objectives utilizing the RECEO VS system as well as initiating and directing safe and efficient incident operations. Using virtual reality simulation and incident communication processes, students will be required to make decisions, give assignments, effectively communicate and manage resources through the implementation of standard incident management systems.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP205 – Advanced Bulk Storage Emergency Responder (Non Certification)

Advanced Bulk Storage Response is a hands-on course
designed to provide emergency responders with the skills and knowledge to
mitigate a flammable liquid fire involving bulk storage. This five-day course is designed
to expand the knowledge and skills for emergency responders, tank farm
operators, and bulk-storage and containers facility supervisors/managers when
responding to and successfully mitigating large atmospheric storage-tank
emergencies.  The course will combine classroom lecture and small group activities
with field observation and hands-on skill practice, utilizing live-fire
simulations of bulk-storage emergencies.  The course will conclude with a
capstone live-fire field response to the largest atmospheric storage tank fire
prop in North America. 

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP207 – LPG Emergency Management

This is a comprehensive course aimed at personnel (emergency responders, plant fire brigades, incident commanders, hazardous materials (HazMat), and propane transport companies) who may be responsible for safe handling of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) emergencies, including gas dispersion.

You will learn how to handle and control live unconfined flammable gas releases using a live project that incorporates sprinkler system and deluge capabilities to control vapor releases and fire.

This course satisfies all the requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.120, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472, and BTP-951 compressed gas emergencies.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP210 – Industrial Fire Apparatus Practices I

This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to operate fire apparatus, with emphasis on industrial apparatus and related systems. Special emphasis is placed on pump operations using drafting and industrial water systems. This course is targeted toward new pump operators, as well as those with limited experience.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP211 – Advanced Industrial Fire Apparatus Practices (Non-Certification)

This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to operate fire apparatus through a combination of classroom and hands-on training exercises. You will learn advanced techniques related to the operation of mobile industrial fire apparatus, including pumpers, aerials, and trailer pumps.

Special emphasis is placed on hydraulics and pump operations targeting large-volume flow rates, related foam flow logistics, and aerial operations.

This class is intended for experienced apparatus operators.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP243 – Command and General Staff Functions for Industrial/Local Incident Management Teams

This course provides training for industrial fire service personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Command and General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Team curriculum. This course meets the requirements for ICS-300 and ICS-400.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP244 – Advanced Technical Rescue Solutions

Advanced Technical
Rescue Solutions is a course designed to provide a “beyond Pro Board”
rescue experience using realistic timed scenarios to challenge our students.
The “Golden Hour” is the benchmark in first response and being
“On the Clock” not only adds to the realism but places a premium on
teamwork to complete rescues in challenging environments. The reality on the
ground is, we never have enough people and wish we had more equipment. This
course will teach you to do more with less, without sacrificing safety or
effectiveness. Come prepared to put your prerequisites to work, very little
time will be spent in the classroom.

The course delivery methodology consists of lecture with PowerPoint presentations, demonstrations, participant discussions, scenarios, hands-on construction and operation of rope rescue systems in industrial confined spaces as well as performance-based application exercises.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Shaggy Williams

Phone: (936) 776-8061
Email: shaggy.williams@teex.tamu.edu

HAZ008 – NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Incident Command Training

This course meets or exceeds the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1072 Hazardous Materials / WMD Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications  Chapter 8, “Incident Commander” and Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.120 (q)(6)(v) for Incident Command-level personnel.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Nick Hickson
HazMat Training Manager
Phone: (979) 458-3640
Email: nicholas.hickson@teex.tamu.edu

HAZ020 – NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Technician Training

This course meets or exceeds the qualifications for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1072 Hazardous Materials / WMD Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications Chapter 7, “Hazardous Materials Technician,” and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120 (q)(6)(iii) for Technician-level personnel.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Nick Hickson
HazMat Training Manager
Phone: (979) 458-3640
Email: nicholas.hickson@teex.tamu.edu

HAZ029 – NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Transportation Specialist Training

This course meets or exceeds the qualifications for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents Chapters 12, 13, and 14 which train specialists to respond to tank car, cargo tank, and intermodal tank incidents.

Upon completion of this course students are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Nick Hickson
HazMat Training Manager
Phone: (979) 458-3640
Email: nicholas.hickson@teex.tamu.edu

IND009 – Incident Safety Officer Workshop

This is a live instructor webinar course. This course is an abbreviated version of the certification course for Incident Safety Officer. It will be available at scheduled class times on the internet for a live presentation with class participation/questions and as a recorded class available anytime on the TEEX website.

The instructor will cover common issues associated with the responsibilities of the Incident Safety Officer at an emergency scene. The class is intended to give responders general knowledge as well as preparing them to take the 16-hour non-certification course.

If there are no scheduled live instructor led webinar dates available you may also take the recorded on line version IND998.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Rickey Allred
Training Manager
Phone: (979) 458-3642
Email: rickey.allred@teex.tamu.edu

IND010 – Incident Safety Officer (NFPA 1521) Training

The NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer non-certification course provides students with a solid foundation and knowledge to identify and analyze safety concerns and to communicate recommended solutions to the command authority. The class focuses on industrial emergency scene operations using the Incident Command System (ICS). You will gain confidence in your ability to handle a variety of emergency situations through classroom exercises, including building an incident safety plan.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Rickey Allred
Industrial Fire Training Manager
Phone: (979) 458-3642
Email: rickey.allred@teex.tamu.edu

IND014 – NFPA 472, Chapter 16, Flammable Liquids Bulk Storage Specialty

This course provides you with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to safely resolve an emergency in a variety of liquid bulk-storage structures found in a plant facility. Through field exercises, you will gain confidence in your ability to handle a variety of liquid bulk-storage emergency situations such as tank fires, railcar fires, or spills.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Rickey Allred
Industrial Fire Training Manager
Phone: (979) 458-3642
Email: rickey.allred@teex.tamu.edu

IND016 – NFPA 1081 – Advanced Exterior Facility Fire Brigade Member

This course will provide your new brigade members, as well as existing emergency response personnel with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills that may be used to safely resolve emergencies involving exterior fire at an industrial facility. All of this is accomplished through a combination of classroom presentations and field exercises.

This course is designed to meet the objectives outlined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1081 Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications Chapters 5 “Incipient” and 6 “Exterior”. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Rickey Allred
Industrial Fire Training Manager
Phone: (979) 458-3642
Email: rickey.allred@teex.tamu.edu

IND017 – NFPA 1081 – Interior Structural Facility Fire Brigade Member

This course will provide your new brigade members, as well as existing emergency response personnel with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills that may be used to safely resolve emergencies involving interior fire at an industrial facility. All of this is accomplished through a combination of classroom presentations and field exercises.

This course is designed to meet the objectives outlined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1081 Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications Chapters 5 “Incipient” and 7 “Interior”. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Rickey Allred
Industrial Fire Training Manager
Phone: (979) 458-3642
Email: rickey.allred@teex.tamu.edu

IND103 – NFPA 1081 – Facility Fire Brigade Leader

The Fire Brigade Leadership course utilizes classroom discussion and tabletop exercises to provide you with a solid foundation to manage emergency response at an industrial incident. The course defines leadership roles and characteristics, provides basic reference knowledge to frequently used standards and regulations, and managing resources at an incident scene.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Rickey Allred
Industrial Fire Training Manager
Phone: (979) 458-3642
Email: rickey.allred@teex.tamu.edu

INS100 – NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I

This course is designed to meet the needs of entry-level fire and emergency service instructors by meeting or exceeding the job performance requirements in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4 “Fire Instructor I”. 

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.  Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Phone:
Email: esti@teex.tamu.edu

INS200 – NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II

This course is designed to meet the needs of the intermediate-level fire instructor by meeting or exceeding the job performance requirements in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5 “Fire Instructor II”. The Fire Instructor II course is designed around classroom lectures and exercises.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Phone:
Email: esti@teex.tamu.edu

RES002 – NFPA 1006 2013 Edition Confined Space Rescue Levels I & II Training

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required for certification to Chapter 7, “Confined Space Rescue” as described in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications (2013 edition).

The course also covers valuable information about confined-space entry related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), NFPA, and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards and compliance issues. The curriculum meets and exceeds requirements for rescue training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 “Permit Required Confined Spaces for General Industry.”

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Phone: (979) 458-5639
Email: rescue@teex.tamu.edu

RES004 – NFPA 1006 2013 Edition Rope Rescue Level I Training

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to perform basic rope rescue operations utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques.

The course covers Chapter 6, “Rope Rescue” of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006, Standard For Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications (2013 edition), including the area of multipoint anchors, rappelling systems, and ascending systems.

Upon Completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Phone: (979) 458-5639
Email: rescue@teex.tamu.edu

RES007 – NFPA 1006 2013 Edition Rope Rescue Level II Training

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to receive certification for Chapter 6.2. “Rope Rescue Level II,” as described in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications (2013 edition).

The course covers the areas of multipoint anchors, compound Mechanical Advantages (MA), highline systems, and pick-off systems.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Phone: (979) 458-5639
Email: rescue@teex.tamu.edu

RES020 – NFPA 1006 2013 Edition Trench Rescue Levels I & II Training

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required for certification to Chapter 8, “Trench Rescue,” as described in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications (2013 edition).

The course covers confined space rescue operations, utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Phone: (979) 458-5639
Email: rescue@teex.tamu.edu

ASP015 – Basic Emergency Telecommunications

This course will provide the student / responder with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to fulfill the most essential duties of a Public Safety Telecommunicator in a modern Communications Center. While the student may find that the exercises, knowledge and information this course provides are different from both personal experience and agency requirement, this course is designed to provide the widest understanding and the most information to the student about the general principles and requirements for the Public Safety Telecommunicator.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Customer Care
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP104 – Public Information Officer NFPA 1035

This course covers topics necessary to work as a Public Information Officer (PIO), such as:

• ethics
• legal issues
• policies
• the media
• scene management
• news conferences

As part of the course, you will present information on camera about a simulated incident, prepare written press releases, and learn how to prepare for news-media interviews.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Customer Care

Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP105 – Public Fire Educator I NFPA 1035

This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to effectively plan, prepare and present public fire education programs. 

Participants who successfully complete the course are eligible to receive certification through the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA) for Public Fire Educator I. 

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Customer Care

Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP112 – Firefighting Phase II

This phase provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills to be trained to the level of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. This is the second of five phases necessary to obtain your Firefighting 1 and Firefighting 2 through the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

This course provides advanced firefighting techniques. Students rotate among the classroom sessions and field operation exercises according to the section to which they are assigned.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP113 – Firefighting Phase III

This phase provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills to be trained to the level of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. This is the third of five phases necessary to obtain your Firefighting 1 and Firefighting 2 through the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

This course provides advanced firefighting techniques. Students rotate among the following classroom sessions and field operation exercises according to the section to which they are assigned.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads

Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP119 – Transportation Emergencies

This course is designed to provide the students an advanced view of handling general transportation emergencies. The class will cover response considerations for the specific modes of transportation such as: pipeline, aircraft, railroad, and highway emergencies.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP120 – Rescue IV Ag Rescue

This course teaches the skills needed to safely and efficiently perform rescues involving agricultural machinery. The class focuses on classifications of agricultural equipment, common injuries and accidents, and patient stabilization and extrication.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP121 – Rescue I Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations NFPA 1006

This course teaches the skills needed to safely and efficiently perform basic technical rescues in industrial and municipal environments.

Successful completion of this course will also provide the participant with the skills necessary to meet Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006, (Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications(2013 Ed.) Chapter 5, “Job Performance Requirements”.

This course does not lead to a National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) certification.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP122 – Rescue II Trench Rescue

This course teaches the skills needed to safely and efficiently perform trench rescues in industrial and municipal environments. Topics include trench and excavation rescue up to and including technician level.

Successful completion of this course will provide the participant with the skills necessary to meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications (2013 Ed.) Chapter 5, “Job Performance Requirements.”

This course does not lead to the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) certification.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP123 – Rescue III Automobile Extrication

This course introduces the proper methods of safely extricating patients from automobiles that have been involved in various types of accidents. This course is a combination of classroom sessions and field exercises. 

Successful completion of this course will make you eligible for certification to Vehicle Rescue Technician I through the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA). You must participate in all operations to receive certification credit for this course.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads

Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP124 – Rescue V Confined Space Rescue NFPA 1006

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required for certification to Chapter 7, “Confined Space Rescue” as described in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications (2013 edition).

The course covers the areas of confined space rescue operations, utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques. Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the required written and skills test will receive a National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) certification.

The course also covers valuable information about confined-space entry related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), NFPA, and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards and compliance issues. The curriculum meets and exceeds requirements for rescue training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 “Permit Required Confined Spaces for General Industry.”

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP125 – Rescue VI Rope Rescue Technician NFPA 1006

This course teaches the skills needed to safely and efficiently perform high-angle rescues in industrial and municipal environments.

Successful completion of this course will also provide the participant with the skills necessary to meet Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications (2013 Ed.) Chapter 6, “Rope Rescue Technician. “

This course does not lead to a National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) certification.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP141 – Fire Service Leadership Development – Strategy & Tactics Unique to Firefighting (S.T.U.F.F.)

The Strategy & Tactics Unique to Firefighting course is designed for the first arriving officers at
the scene of a fire or other emergency incident.  The course intent is to develop a STREET SMART FIRE OFFICER. Whether a newly appointed volunteer
officer or the career firefighter seeking to become a company officer, this
course can help the student become a more confident officer. 
Students will receive a certificate that can be applied to SFFMA Master Level
or utilized as Continuing Ed for TCFP Firefighting Certification.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP150 – Fire Department Pump Maintenance/E.V.T. – Emergency Vehicle Technician

This course will provide the knowledge and skills to perform routine maintenance and basic repair to fire service pumps and vehicles. You will rebuild and test pumps during this course. All apparatus and parts will be furnished by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP151 – NFPA 1002 Driver Operator/Pumper Phase 1

This course will provide the knowledge and skills to operate fire service pumps and pump apparatus. You will discuss hydraulics, pump theory, and water supply operations, and practice these skills in a variety of pumping scenarios. All apparatus will be furnished by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP152 – NFPA 1002 Driver Operator/Pumper Phase 2

This course will provide the knowledge and skills to operate fire service pumps and pump apparatus. You will discuss hydraulics, pump theory, water supply operations, and practice these skills in a variety of pumping scenarios. All apparatus will be furnished by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP300 – Advanced Fire Suppression Techniques

This advanced firefighting course is a combination of problem-solving classroom discussion and intensive hands-on firefighting evolutions to teach students how to confine, control, and extinguish fires encountered in both urban and rural municipal settings.  Tactical discussions and field operation exercises address response considerations and progressive techniques for unique low frequency, high risk firefighting scenarios (e.g., fires involving compressed gases, flammable liquids, below grade, pipeline, aircraft, and rail emergencies).

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP601 – NFPA 1001 Structural Firefighter I

This course is designed to provide the knowledge to get you started in the American fire service. It is the first of several courses that cover the objectives set forth in NFPA 1001 (2019 edition) for Firefighter Level I. This online component is to be completed by using a computer, textbook, and online supplemental material. It consists of reading assignments, online knowledge-building activities, videos, chapter quizzes and tests. The online lecture portion for Firefighter I may be completed at your own pace for up to 12 weeks.

Materials for ASP601 corresponds to the 7th Edition of IFSTA’s Essentials of Firefighting.

The online component is just the beginning. There are many skills which must be mastered in order to complete your firefighter level I training.

Firefighter Level I skills have been divided into two associated courses. Each skills course is a week of face-to-face hands-on field-application training. You will put your online learning into practice by participating in field exercises and scenarios. See ASP602 and ASP603 for more information on Firefighter I skills.

Once you complete this course and receive training in all associated skills, you may be eligible for certification. Please check with the fire certification agency in your area to learn what qualifications are required.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Customer Care Center
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP602 – NFPA 1001 Structural Firefighter I Skills – Live Fire Prerequisite

This is the first of two skills courses which must be mastered in order to complete your Firefighter Level I training. It is comprised of the skills which are the live-fire prerequisites as outlined by NFPA 1403. These skills must be completed prior to a student going into an interior live-fire training scenario. The materials for ASP602 corresponds to the skill sheets found in the 7th Edition of IFSTA’s Essentials of Firefighting.

If you are already a member of a fire department, many if not all of these skills may be completed at your home department. Training must be well documented and approved by a certified instructor / certification coordinator. Whether you choose to complete the skills at your home department or with us at the Brayton Fire Training Field, you will be ready to experience live-fire training for the first time.

Once you complete this course and receive training in the remainder of Firefighter Level I skills, you may be eligible for certification. Please check with the fire certification agency in your area to learn what qualifications are required.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Customer Care Center
Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP603 – NFPA 1001 Structural Firefighter I Skills—Completer

After completion of the online lecture portion of Firefighter Level 1 (ASP601), there are two weeks of face-to-face skills training that must be completed. This is the second of the two skills courses. It is comprised of the remaining Firefighter Level I skills beyond the live-fire prerequisite. The materials for ASP603 corresponds to the skill sheets found in the 7th Edition of IFSTA’s Essentials of Firefighting.

Once you complete this course, you may be eligible for certification. Please check with the fire certification agency in your area to learn what qualifications are required.

If you are already a member of a fire department and you have completed the live-fire prerequisite objectives, you may skip ASP602 and with proper documentation, enroll directly into ASP603.  Training must be well documented and approved by a certified instructor / certification coordinator.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Customer Care Center
Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP604 – NFPA 1001 Structural Firefighter II (Online)

This course is designed to continue your education in the American fire service. It is the first of two courses that cover the objectives set forth in NFPA 1001 (2019 edition) for Firefighter Level II. This online component is to be completed by using a computer, textbook, and online supplemental material. It consists of reading assignments, online knowledge-building activities, videos, chapter quizzes and tests. The online lecture portion for Firefighter II may be completed at your own pace for up to 12 weeks.

Materials for ASP604 corresponds to the 7th Edition of IFSTA’s Essentials of Firefighting.

The online component is just the beginning. There are many skills which must be mastered in order to complete your firefighter level II training. Firefighter Level II skills (ASP605) is a week of face-to-face hands-on field-application training. You will put your online learning into practice by participating in field exercises and scenarios.

Once you complete this course and receive training in all associated skills, you may be eligible for certification. Please check with the fire certification agency in your area to learn what qualifications are required.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Customer Care Center
Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP605 – NFPA 1001 Structural Firefighter II Skills Completer

After completion of the online lecture portion of Firefighter Level II (ASP604), there is a week of face-to-face skills training that must be completed. This course is comprised of all Firefighter Level II skills. The materials for ASP605 corresponds to the skill sheets found in the 7th Edition of IFSTA’s Essentials of Firefighting.

Once you complete this course and receive training in the remainder of Firefighter Level II skills, you may be eligible for certification. Please check with the fire certification agency in your area to learn what qualifications are required.

Full course information and schedule

Contact Information

Customer Care Center
Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

EMS100 – Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Do you want to give back to your community by having the ability to provide basic medical care during an emergency? Become an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and learn how to stabilize a patient prior to the arrival of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

The Emergency Medical Responder course is a 64-hour course and meets the National Standard Curriculum core competencies. The course consists of both classroom lecture and hands-on skills training covering patient assessment, treatment, and use of various medical equipment.

Individuals successfully completing this course will be eligible to sit for the National Registry Cognitive Exam and certification through Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as an EMR.

All classes are pending approval from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

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FOP110 – Fire Officer I

This course is designed for the first-line company officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter four “Fire Officer I”. It is designed around classroom lectures and group exercises to improve your abilities to manage a single fire company. This includes responsibilities such as the development of an Incident Action Plan (IAP), personnel management and mentoring, and community relations.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to schedule the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) exam, should you meet the TCFP requirements. Participants are also eligible to apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

This course does NOT offer Pro Board certification.

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Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

FOP210 – Fire Officer II

This course is designed to meet the needs of the mid-level officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter five “Fire Officer II.”  It is designed around classroom lectures and group interactive exercises to improve your abilities to manage multiple fire companies. This includes responsibilities such as strategic planning and operations, personnel development, and organizational communications.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to schedule the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) exam, should you meet the TCFP requirements. Participants are also eligible to apply for certification through State Firefighter’s and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA). 

This course does NOT offer Pro Board certification.

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Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

FPE100 – NFPA 1031 Plans Examiner I

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge described in Chapter 7, “Plan Examiner I” of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. The course covers the basics of plans administration and plans review.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

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INP101 – NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I

This course is designed for the individual conducting fire inspections, life safety surveys/inspection, and fire code enforcement for single occupancy. The Fire Inspection I course satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner, Chapter 4 “Fire Inspector I”. It is designed around classroom lectures and individual activities to provide the student the needed skills and knowledge to conduct single occupancy fire inspections.

This course does require the completion of pre-course work that will be provided to you once you register for the class. On the first day of class you are required to obtain a passing grade on pre-course work test in order to remain the course.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to schedule the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) exam, should you meet the TCFP requirements. Participants are also eligible to apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

This course does NOT offer Pro Board certification.

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Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
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Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

INP201 – Fire Inspector II

This course is designed for the individual conducting fire inspections, life safety surveys/inspection, and fire code enforcement for multi-occupancy structures. The Fire Inspector II course satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner, Chapter 5 “Fire Inspector II.” It is designed around classroom lectures and individual activities to provide the student the needed skills and knowledge to conduct multiple occupancy fire inspections.

This course does require the completion of pre-course work that will be provided to you once you register for the class. On the first day of class you are required to obtain a passing grade on pre-course work test in order to remain the course.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to schedule the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) exam, should you meet the TCFP requirements. Participants are also eligible to apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

This course does NOT offer Pro Board certification.

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Jeff Rhoads
Training Manager
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Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

INS100 – NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I

This course is designed to meet the needs of entry-level fire and emergency service instructors by meeting or exceeding the job performance requirements in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4 “Fire Instructor I”. 

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.  Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

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INS200 – NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II

This course is designed to meet the needs of the intermediate-level fire instructor by meeting or exceeding the job performance requirements in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5 “Fire Instructor II”. The Fire Instructor II course is designed around classroom lectures and exercises.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

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INV100 – Fire Investigator Phase I

This course satisfies a portion of the job performance requirements as described in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033, Standard for Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications.

This is the first of three courses for those seeking certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) or State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA). Participants must complete all three courses to be eligible for TCFP or SFFMA.

This class does NOT offer Pro Board certification.

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INV200 – Fire Investigator Phase 2

This course satisfies a portion of the job performance requirements as described in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033, Standard for Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications.

This is the second of three courses for those seeking certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) or State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA) to become a Fire Investigator. Participants must complete all three courses to be eligible for TCFP or SFFMA. 

This class does NOT offer Pro Board certification. 

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INV300 – Fire Investigator, T.C.F.P. Course Completer

This is the final of three courses for those seeking certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) or State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA). Participants must complete all three courses to be eligible for TCFP or SFFMA.

This course satisfies the 27 mandatory skills required by the TCFP and prepares the student for the TCFP certification exam.

This class does NOT offer Pro Board certification.

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ASP405 – Operaciones Contra Incendio para Bomberos Municipales

Descripción

Este curso fue creado para proporcionarle al bombero municipal de primera fila las habilidades fundamentales necesarias para la eficaz supresión de incendios y las operaciones de rescate seguras. Este curso abarca los siguientes temas: Seguridad del bombero, equipo de protección personal, comportamiento del fuego, NFPA 1403 – Norma sobre el adiestramiento con fuego vivo, equipos de intervencion rápida/dos adentro-dos afuera, extintores de incendio, operaciones de búsqueda y rescate, entrada forzada, combate de incendios con espuma, ventilación, escaleras, mangueras y chorros. El participante ensayará estas habilidades en una serie de ejercicios realizados en distintos módulos y simuladores de fuego vivo para operaciones contra incendio tanto interiores como exteriores.

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ASP406 – Operaciones Contra Incendios Avanzadas para Bomberos Municipales

Descripción

Este curso fue creado para el bombero municipal de primera fila y el official de compañia, ambos con experiencia, con el fin de darles un enfoque ampliado respecto a las actividades de suppressión de incendios. Este curso abarca algunos de los siguientes temas: Identificación de materiales peligrosos y supresión de incendios, abastacimiento de agua, sistemas de supresion de incendios, sistemas hidráulicos y combate de incendios con espuma. El participante aplicará estos conocimientos en una serie de ejercicios de supresión de incendios realizados en simuladores de fuego vivo grandes.

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ASP410 – Oficial de Seguridad de Incidentes

Descripción

El curso proporciona al personal de respuesta a emergencias con una base sólida y el conocimiento para identificar y analizar los problemas de seguridad y comunicar soluciones Y recomendaciones a la autoridad de mando. Los estudiantes se enfocan en las operaciones de emergencia dentro de la escena del Sistema de Comando de Incidentes. Los participantes adquirirán confianza en sus habilidades para manejar una variedad de situaciones de emergencia a través de ejercicios en el aula.

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ASP411 – Gerencia en el Combate de Incendio

Descripción

Este curso no ofrece certificación Pro Board.  Los que aprueben el entrenamiento recibirán el certificado de TEEX.

El entrenamiento contempla el desarrollo de habilidades y destrezas en el manejo y administración de incendios en expansión para aeropuertos, puertos marítimos y áreas industrials a través de la utilización de simuladores virtuales y vivenciales o reales.

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ASP414 – Oficial de Salud y Seguridad

Descripción

El objetivo de este curso es proporcionar a los miembros del departamento de bomberos y al personal de otros servicios de emergencias médicas (SEM) la información sobre el conocimiento y las habilidades necesarias para la gestión efectiva del Programa de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional del Departamento de Bomberos. Éste curso está diseñado para preparar a los asistentes como Oficiales de Salud y Seguridad (HSO) dentro de sus organizaciones.

The objective of this course is to teach members of fire departments and personnel at other emergency medical services (EMS) the knowledge and skills required to correctly implement the Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program. This course is designed to train students to be Health and Safety Officers (HSO) in their organizations

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ASP420 – Rescate I – Rescate con Cuerdas

Descripción

Este curso enseña técnicas seguras de rescate con cuerdas para víctimas lesionadas o atrapadas en edificios y en cualquier ambiente donde sea necesaria la utilización de cuerdas para realizar con éxito el rescate.

This course teaches techniques for using ropes to safely rescue those who are injured or trapped in buildings or any environment where ropes must be used to perform a successful rescue.

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ASP421 – Rescate 2 – Espacios Confinados

Descripción

Este curso enseña técnicas seguras de rescate para víctimas lesionadas o atrapadas en espacios confinados.

This course teaches techniques for safely rescuing those who are injured or trapped in confined spaces.

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ASP422 – Rescate 3: Recate Pesado/Edificios Colapsados

Descripción

Este curso enseña técnicas seguras de rescate para víctimas lesionadas o atrapadas en desastres graves como terremotos y edificios colapsados.

This course teaches techniques for safely rescuing those who are injured or trapped in severe disasters such as earthquakes and collapsed buildings.

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ASP423 – Rescate 4: Operaciones Avanzadas en Estructuras Colapsadas

Descripción

Este curso está diseñado para proveer al personal de equipos especializados de respuesta de emergencia conocomientos y habilidades requeridas en Operaciones Pesadas de Búsqueda y Rescate Urbano.

La instruccción incluye las áreas de operaciones de rescate en estructuras colapsadas, utilización de equipos apropiados, metodologías, protocolos, manejo de víctimas y técnicas de administración de recursos.

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ASP430 – Estrategias para el control de incendios en tanques de almacenaje

Descripción

El curso contempla técnicas y estrategias para combatir incendios en áreas industriales, bajo planificación, tácticas, logísticas operativas y cálculos de espumas, entre otros aspectos relacionados a emergencias mayores.

Este curso no ofrece certificación Pro Board. Los que aprueben el curso recibirán el certificado TEEX.

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ASP431 – Capacitación para brigada de combate de incendios industriales

Descripción

Este curso se ha creado para cumplir con los objetivos de la Norma Exterior NFPA 1081 para Brigada de Incendio Industrial. Esta capacitación inculcará en los nuevos integrantes de la brigada y el personal de emergencia de planta una base sólida de conocimientos y destrezas que les servirán en casos de emergencias con incendio en instalaciones industriales. Los objetivos se logran mediante un programa combinado de presentaciones en aula y ejercicios prácticos. Los alumnos desarrollarán la confianza personal necesaria para enfrentar a toda una serie de emergencias. Este curso no ofrece la certificación de la NPQB (Pro Board).

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ASP432 – Estrategias y Logística para el Manejo de Emergencias Industriales, Utilizando Tecnología de Realidad Virtual (XVR)

Descripción

Una emergencia mayor es aquella que genera impactos a las operaciones, donde los procesos de respuesta necesitan una organización y un proceso lógico de los diferentes organismos y equipos que responden a una emergencia dada, es por eso que las estrategias y los planes en conjunto con la logística de movilidad y coordinación de los recursos, se hace indispensable para lograr en el menor tiempo posible y de forma adecuada el control de las diferentes situaciones que pudieran surgir. 

Los diferentes escenarios de capacitación existentes, siempre se van a quedar cortos para recrear una emergencia mayor y por ende la organización para la respuesta, es por esto que el presente curso permitirá al participante fortalecer competencias en la respuesta a emergencias de gran envergadura a través de ejercicios de realidad virtual.

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ASP440 – NFPA 1041 de Instructor I

Descripción

Este curso ha sido diseñado para responder a las necesidades de los instructores principiantes en combate de incendio y servicios de emergencia al cumplir con o superar los niveles de desempeño estipulados en la Norma para Requisitos Profesionales del Instructor en Combate de Incendio, Capítulo 4 “Instructor 1” de la NFPA.

En cuanto haya completado este curso el interesado está en condiciones de tomar el examen escrito y las pruebas de habilidades de la Junta Nacional de Servicio contra incendios (Pro Board). Los participantes también pueden solicitar la certificación a través de la SFFMA (Asociación Estatal de Bomberos y Mariscales de Incendio).

This course is designed to meet the needs of entry-level fire and emergency service instructors by meeting or exceeding the job performance requirements in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4 “Fire Instructor I”.

Upon completion of this course, you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Participants can also apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

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ASP450 – Operación de Bombas de Vehículos Contra Incendio

Descripción

Introducción a Operación de Bombas de Vehículos Contra Incendio.

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ASP461 – Respuesta técnica a incidentes con materiales peligrosos

Descripción

Este curso está diseñado para técnicos industriales encargados de responder a incidentes de materiales peligrosos, así como para los que responden a emergencias relacionadas con el transporte de materiales peligrosos.

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ASP464 – Operaciones de Desechos Peligrosos y Respuesta de Emergencia: Hazwoper Nivel Técnico

Descripción

Este curso está diseñado, para proveer del conocimiento y habilidades requeridos para la certificación del nivel Técnico de Materiales Peligrosos para el manejo de Residuos Peligrosos durante operaciones Hazwoper (Operaciones de Desechos Peligrosos y Respuestas de Emergencia). El curso entrega metodología, que consiste en capacitación formal, discusiones y debates de grupos, conferencias especializadas, actividades del participante y aplicaciones orientadas a las tareas en simulaciones de mesa y ejercicios de campo.

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required for certification of the Technical level of Hazardous Materials for Hazardous Waste Management during Hazwoper Operations (Dangerous Waste Operations and Responses Emergency). The course delivers methodology, consisting of formal training, group discussions and debates, specialized conferences, participant activities and task-oriented applications in table simulations and field exercises.

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ASP465 – Especialista en el Transporte de Materiales Peligrosos

Descripción

Este curso cumple con o supera los requisites establecidos por la Norma NFPA 472 para la competencia del personal de respuesta a incidents con materiales peligrosos/armas de destrucción masiva, capítulos 12, 13 y 14, que capacitan a especialistas en la respuesta a incidentes en carros cisterna, tanques de carga, y tanques intermodales.

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ASP466 – NFPA 1072 Concientización y Operaciones en Incidentes con Materiales Peligrosos

Descripción

Este curso está diseñado para cuerpos de bomberos y encargados de la respuesta inicial a incidentes de materiales peligrosos. El curso tiene como objetivo darles a los participantes los conocimientos y la experiencia práctica necesaria para evitar accidentes mientras responden a incidentes HazMat y realizan las actividades correspondientes. Se profundiza en el concepto general de los materiales peligrosos mediante ejercicios prácticos que les permiten a los participantes ampliar su experiencia en condiciones reales.

En cuanto haya completado este curso el interesado está en condiciones de tomar el examen escrito y las pruebas de habilidades de la Junta Nacional de Servicio contra incendios (Pro Board). 

This course is designed for fire departments and those responsible for the initial response to hazardous material incidents. The course aims to give participants the knowledge and practical experience necessary to avoid accidents while responding to HazMat incidents and carrying out the relevant activities. The general concept of hazardous materials is deepened through hands-on exercises that allow participants to expand their experience in real conditions.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

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ASP470 – Técnicas y estrategias para el combate de incendios en aeronaves

Descripción

Este curso prepara al participante para ser bombero en aeropuertos certificados según las disposiciones de la NFPA 1003 y las directivas de la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA). Según lo dispuesto por la FAA, los bomberos aeronáuticos deben contar con un mínimo de 40 horas de capacitación en primeros auxilios básicos.

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ASP480 – Técnicas para el combate de incendios marinos

Descripción

Este curso ha sido diseñado principalmente para departamentos de bomberos municipales y brigadas de bomberos industriales con terminales marinos dentro de su jurisdicción. La instrucción está enfocada en el ambiente marino, y se presenta mediante ejercicios de fuego vivo realizados en escenarios que le permiten al participante ensayar conocimientos y aptitudes adquiridos en el curso. Este programa es de gran utilidad para las organizaciones dedicadas al combate de incendio cuya responsabilidad abarca instalaciones marinas y barcos de toda índole.

This course has been designed primarily for municipal fire departments and industrial fire brigades with marine terminals within its jurisdiction. The instruction is focused on the marine environment, and is presented through live fire exercises performed in scenarios that allow the participant to rehearse knowledge and skills acquired in the course. This program is very useful for firefighting organizations whose responsibility encompasses marine facilities and ships of all kinds.

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ARF100 – 40 Hr Airport Firefighter as per NFPA 1003

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required for certification to Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) as described in Chapter five of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1003, Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. The course also covers the eleven subject matters required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) ? 139.319 (j)(2) Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting: Operational Requirements.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to work as an airport firefighter. The class consists of classroom, tabletop scenarios, and hands-on tactics and strategy training.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. 

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Phone: (979) 862-7475
Email: tim.sullivan@teex.tamu.edu

ASP014 – Crude By Rail Emergency Response Training

Annual School 36-hour Crude by Rail Emergency Response is designed to provide emergency responders with the skills and knowledge required to mitigate a flammable liquid fire involving railcars.  This hands-on course covers the increase of nationwide crude oil & flammable liquid production, including industry regulations concerning crude oil transportation especially by rail with an emphasis on burning crude oil tank cars involved in a train derailment.

The course also covers the characteristics of flammable liquids including crude oil and examines the various types of firefighting equipment used in response to a train derailment with ensuing fire. Participants will learn how to monitor the environment, recognize hazards and consider tactical responses on full-scale props where they will apply their skills and knowledge in a controlled but realistic crude oil fire involving railcars.

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Jeff Rhoads
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Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP123 – Rescue III Automobile Extrication

This course introduces the proper methods of safely extricating patients from automobiles that have been involved in various types of accidents. This course is a combination of classroom sessions and field exercises. 

Successful completion of this course will make you eligible for certification to Vehicle Rescue Technician I through the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA). You must participate in all operations to receive certification credit for this course.

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Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP601 – NFPA 1001 Structural Firefighter I

This course is designed to provide the knowledge to get you started in the American fire service. It is the first of several courses that cover the objectives set forth in NFPA 1001 (2019 edition) for Firefighter Level I. This online component is to be completed by using a computer, textbook, and online supplemental material. It consists of reading assignments, online knowledge-building activities, videos, chapter quizzes and tests. The online lecture portion for Firefighter I may be completed at your own pace for up to 12 weeks.

Materials for ASP601 corresponds to the 7th Edition of IFSTA’s Essentials of Firefighting.

The online component is just the beginning. There are many skills which must be mastered in order to complete your firefighter level I training.

Firefighter Level I skills have been divided into two associated courses. Each skills course is a week of face-to-face hands-on field-application training. You will put your online learning into practice by participating in field exercises and scenarios. See ASP602 and ASP603 for more information on Firefighter I skills.

Once you complete this course and receive training in all associated skills, you may be eligible for certification. Please check with the fire certification agency in your area to learn what qualifications are required.

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ASP602 – NFPA 1001 Structural Firefighter I Skills – Live Fire Prerequisite

This is the first of two skills courses which must be mastered in order to complete your Firefighter Level I training. It is comprised of the skills which are the live-fire prerequisites as outlined by NFPA 1403. These skills must be completed prior to a student going into an interior live-fire training scenario. The materials for ASP602 corresponds to the skill sheets found in the 7th Edition of IFSTA’s Essentials of Firefighting.

If you are already a member of a fire department, many if not all of these skills may be completed at your home department. Training must be well documented and approved by a certified instructor / certification coordinator. Whether you choose to complete the skills at your home department or with us at the Brayton Fire Training Field, you will be ready to experience live-fire training for the first time.

Once you complete this course and receive training in the remainder of Firefighter Level I skills, you may be eligible for certification. Please check with the fire certification agency in your area to learn what qualifications are required.

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ASP603 – NFPA 1001 Structural Firefighter I Skills—Completer

After completion of the online lecture portion of Firefighter Level 1 (ASP601), there are two weeks of face-to-face skills training that must be completed. This is the second of the two skills courses. It is comprised of the remaining Firefighter Level I skills beyond the live-fire prerequisite. The materials for ASP603 corresponds to the skill sheets found in the 7th Edition of IFSTA’s Essentials of Firefighting.

Once you complete this course, you may be eligible for certification. Please check with the fire certification agency in your area to learn what qualifications are required.

If you are already a member of a fire department and you have completed the live-fire prerequisite objectives, you may skip ASP602 and with proper documentation, enroll directly into ASP603.  Training must be well documented and approved by a certified instructor / certification coordinator.

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Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

ASP604 – NFPA 1001 Structural Firefighter II (Online)

This course is designed to continue your education in the American fire service. It is the first of two courses that cover the objectives set forth in NFPA 1001 (2019 edition) for Firefighter Level II. This online component is to be completed by using a computer, textbook, and online supplemental material. It consists of reading assignments, online knowledge-building activities, videos, chapter quizzes and tests. The online lecture portion for Firefighter II may be completed at your own pace for up to 12 weeks.

Materials for ASP604 corresponds to the 7th Edition of IFSTA’s Essentials of Firefighting.

The online component is just the beginning. There are many skills which must be mastered in order to complete your firefighter level II training. Firefighter Level II skills (ASP605) is a week of face-to-face hands-on field-application training. You will put your online learning into practice by participating in field exercises and scenarios.

Once you complete this course and receive training in all associated skills, you may be eligible for certification. Please check with the fire certification agency in your area to learn what qualifications are required.

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Customer Care Center
Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: annualschool@teex.tamu.edu

EMS100 – Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Do you want to give back to your community by having the ability to provide basic medical care during an emergency? Become an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and learn how to stabilize a patient prior to the arrival of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

The Emergency Medical Responder course is a 64-hour course and meets the National Standard Curriculum core competencies. The course consists of both classroom lecture and hands-on skills training covering patient assessment, treatment, and use of various medical equipment.

Individuals successfully completing this course will be eligible to sit for the National Registry Cognitive Exam and certification through Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as an EMR.

All classes are pending approval from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

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EMS Programs
Customer Care
Phone: (979) 458-2998
Email: ems@teex.tamu.edu

FOP100 – NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I

This course is designed for the first-line company officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter four “Fire Officer I”. It is designed around classroom lectures and group exercises to improve your abilities to manage a single fire company. This includes responsibilities such as the development of an Incident Action Plan (IAP), personnel management and mentoring, and community relations.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighter’s and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

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FOP200 – NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II

This course is designed to meet the needs of the mid-level officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter five “Fire Officer II.”  It is designed around classroom lectures and group interactive exercises to improve your abilities to manage multiple fire companies. This includes responsibilities such as strategic planning and operations, personnel development, and organizational communications.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.  Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

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FOP600 – NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer

This course meets NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter five “Incident Safety Officer.” Upon completion of this course you are eligible to schedule the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) exam, should you meet the TCFP requirements. Participants are also eligible to apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

This course does NOT offer Pro Board certification.

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FPE100 – NFPA 1031 Plans Examiner I

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge described in Chapter 7, “Plan Examiner I” of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. The course covers the basics of plans administration and plans review.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

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IND016 – NFPA 1081 – Advanced Exterior Facility Fire Brigade Member

This course will provide your new brigade members, as well as existing emergency response personnel with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills that may be used to safely resolve emergencies involving exterior fire at an industrial facility. All of this is accomplished through a combination of classroom presentations and field exercises.

This course is designed to meet the objectives outlined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1081 Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications Chapters 5 “Incipient” and 6 “Exterior”. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

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Rickey Allred
Industrial Fire Training Manager
Phone: (979) 458-3642
Email: rickey.allred@teex.tamu.edu

INS100 – NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I

This course is designed to meet the needs of entry-level fire and emergency service instructors by meeting or exceeding the job performance requirements in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4 “Fire Instructor I”. 

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.  Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

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INS200 – NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II

This course is designed to meet the needs of the intermediate-level fire instructor by meeting or exceeding the job performance requirements in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5 “Fire Instructor II”. The Fire Instructor II course is designed around classroom lectures and exercises.

Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).

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RES004 – NFPA 1006 2013 Edition Rope Rescue Level I Training

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to perform basic rope rescue operations utilizing appropriate equipment, methodologies, protocols, and patient and resource management techniques.

The course covers Chapter 6, “Rope Rescue” of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1006, Standard For Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications (2013 edition), including the area of multipoint anchors, rappelling systems, and ascending systems.

Upon Completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing.

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Phone: (979) 458-5639
Email: rescue@teex.tamu.edu

XTN078 – S-190/S-130 Wildland Firefighter
Includes S-130; S-190; L-180; I-100 (Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System)

This course, Firefighter Training, S-130 and Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, S-190, are required training for all personnel prior to certification as a Firefighter (FFT2) under the Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS) 310-1. An adapted version of L-180, “Human Factors on the Fireline,” has been included as part of this course. This entry-level course for all new firefighters can also be used as a refresher course for returning firefighters. The purpose of this course is to train new firefighters in basic firefighting skills. Firefighters who successfully complete this course and the Work Capacity Test are qualified to suppress wildland fires while under close supervision. Students that successfully complete S-130 should also be given credit and a certificate for completing L-180, “Human Factors on the Fireline.”

Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, S-190 is a six- to eight-hour course designed to meet the training needs of a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) on an incident as outlined in the Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1, and the Position Task Book (PTB) developed for the position. The Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS) 310-1 provides guidance and a national wildfire standard for establishing minimum training, skills, knowledge, experience, and physical fitness requirements for the participating agencies of the National Wildfire Cooperating Group (NWCG). This course allows instructors to utilize the most recent Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) and Fireline Handbook (FHB) – Appendix B to illustrate and emphasize various points throughout the course.

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Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (979) 845-7641
Email: esti@teex.tamu.edu