Train for a career as a firefighter. Free tuition for current volunteer firefighters.
Certifications earned in the course are Firefighter I/II, Hazardous Materials Ops,
Technical Rescuer, and Emergency Vehicle Driver. The program incorporates EMT-Basic
and prepares students to sit for the state certification exam.
Print and complete the Fire Academy Application Packet. Tuition is free for current Volunteer Firefighters.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This course includes apparatus inspection, maintenance, testing, sprinkler and standpipe
connections, and the abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard
for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition). This
course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission
guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective
date July 1, 2020/ NFPA 1002 Standard, 2017 edition.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
After successful completion of these courses, candidates will receive the Fire Fighter
I & II Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Hazardous Materials
Operations Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification. NFPA 1072, 2017 Standard
for Hazardous Materials/ Weapon of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional
Qualifications, Chapters 4, 5, 6.2 & 6.6.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
This certification-related course will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the
knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Five (General)
and Chapter Six (Ropes) of NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications.
Individual courses included in this block course are Rescue Operations, Anchors and
MAS, Fixed Rope Systems, Health and Wellness, Helicopter Transport, Horizontal Systems,
Lowers and Raises, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Rescue Equipment, Rope Basics,
and Victim Management.
DIMCO, PICO, STICO
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
DMICO 鈥� Decision Making for Initial Company Operations
PICO 鈥� Preparation for Initial Company Operations
STICO 鈥� Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
NC Extrication School
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Advanced Hands-On Practicals training focused on best practices, up-to-date techniques,
and latest equipment available to prepare first responders for a wide-range of extrication
scenarios. For additional details please use links below.
Hosted by NC Office Of State Fire Marshals, 草霉视频原创, NCAREMS
Fire & Rescue personnel are in high demand, both locally and nationally. Local industries
recruit from our classes. Explore a career in Fire & Rescue.
Estimated expenses per course.
| ITEM |
COST |
| Fire Academy*** |
$940.00 |
| Emergency Vehicle Driver |
$185.00 |
| Firefighter I & II |
$185.00 |
| Hazardous Materials Ops |
$185.00 |
| Technical Rescuer |
$185.00 |
| DIMCO, PICO, STICO |
$185.00 |
| NC Extrication School |
$185.00 |
*Cadets may be eligible for a fee waiver based on their membership with a North Carolina
fire
department.
**Other scholarships may also be available for students- please contact Donnie Smith
for more
information.
***Fire Academy has a list of specific fees in the fire academy application packet.
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