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Overview

The Firefighter Academy is about preparing each cadet for a fulfilling career in the fire service industry.

Its mission is to instill discipline, character, professionalism, teamwork, integrity, credibility, physical ability, knowledge, and skills to perform as a firefighter in a safe manner. The program is known for producing well-trained, highly employable firefighters.

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What You'll Learn

The 19-week NCC Firefighter Academy is offered annually in February and August. The eight-week EMT class typically begins within two weeks of the end of each Firefighter Academy.

The academy is continually accepting applications.  

Certifications Acquired Upon Completion
  • NC Firefighter 1 & 2
  • Hazardous Materials Operations
  • Incident Command System 100, 200, 700, 800
  • Emergency Vehicle Driver
  • Rapid Intervention Crew 
  • CPR
Additional Training in the Following Areas
  • Health and Nutrition
  • Physical Fitness
  • Firefighter Survival
  • Rapid Intervention Crew
  • May Day
  • Interview Techniques
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Medical Screening
  • Driving Record

Career firefighter starting salaries usually average $40,000 to $55,000 per year.

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Contacts

Olivia Moss

Olivia Moss

Department Chair, Emergency Management Services
Building: Continuing Education
Room: 8235
Phone: 252-451-8355
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Joey Parks

Joey Parks

Director, Fire Services
Building: Continuing Education
Room: 8135
Phone: 252-904-1192
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Overview

Nash Community College’s Fire and Rescue Training program is designed to provide individuals and firefighters with the information and skills needed for modern firefighting through a variety of learning experiences and training scenarios. The classes are taken directly to firefighters through training sessions held in local departments and at training sites throughout the community. 

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For more information on the NCC Firefighter Academy visit here.

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Contacts

Joey Parks

Joey Parks

Director, Fire Services
Building: Continuing Education
Room: 8135
Phone: 252-904-1192
Email
Overview

The Emergency Management curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation of technical and professional knowledge needed for emergency services delivery in local and state government agencies. Study involves both management and technical aspects of law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, and emergency planning.

What You'll Learn

This two-year degree program is designed for a student to work full-time in the public services field and attend school full-time on off-duty days. Classes are 8 weeks allowing students to move through more quickly.

Coursework includes classroom and laboratory exercises to introduce the student to various aspects of emergency preparedness, protection, and enforcement. Students will learn technical and administrative skills such as investigative principles, hazardous materials, codes, standards, emergency agency operations, and finance.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities include ambulance services, fire/rescue agencies, law enforcement agencies, fire marshal offices, industrial firms, educational institutions, emergency management offices, and other government agencies. Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory-level positions.

All EPT- and FIP-prefixed courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better in order for the student to progress to a subsequent course and fulfill graduation requirements.

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Overview

The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in the technical, managerial, and leadership areas necessary for advancement within the fire protection community and related firefighting industries, and to provide currently employed firefighters with knowledge and skills often required for promotion consideration.

What You'll Learn

Coursework includes diverse fire protection subject areas, including fire prevention and safety, public education, building construction, fire ground strategies and tactics, and local government finance and laws, as they apply to emergency services management. Emphasis includes understanding fire characteristics and the structural consequences of fire; risk assessment and management; and relevant research, communications, and leadership methodologies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates should qualify for employment or supervisory-level positions in the fire protection field with municipal or volunteer fire departments, government agencies, industrial firms, private corporations, insurance rating organizations, safety organizations, and educational organizations.

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