CLASSES

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Friday 6:30p-10:30p, Saturday 8a-5p

This course introduces the student to basic methods of water movement in the rural area for firefighting. Tank trucks and large diameter hose are utilized. Safe, efficient and recommended methods are discussed, demonstrated and practiced. Emphasis will be placed on tender water hauls.

Thursday 8a-5p, Friday 8a-5p, Saturday 8a-5p, Sunday 8a-12p

Instructor(s): Blue Mountain Drones

This course prepares first responders for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Drone flight operations. This class meets the requirements for students to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test and NCDOT UAS Operator permit. The required study guide for this class is Remote Pilot Test Prep 2019 Edition, ISBN-10-1619546663. Class limited to 20 students. 

Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 8a-12p

This hands-on class designed for company officers as well as firefighters involves scene size up, fire scene decision making, and fireground operations. Learn to make the right decision on the fireground. Skills learned will be utilized in a live burn situation, Seating limited (25). (Full PPE Required, including spare SCBA bottle)

Friday 1pm-10pm, Saturday 8am-6pm & Sunday 8am-4pm

Instructor(s): Donnie Smith

Class Location: Building 14 / Classroom 1414-B

This block of instruction covers orientation and fire service communications.

Friday 1pm-10pm, Saturday 8am-6p, & Sunday 8am-4pm

Instructor(s): Billy Evers

Class Location: Building 8 / Classroom 817

This block of instruction covers tools, forcible entry and loss control.

Needs: Full PPE

Friday 1pm-10pm, Saturday 8am-6pm & Sunday 8am-4pm

Instructor(s): Will Gregory

Class Location: Building 14 / Classroom 1403-A

This block of instruction covers the criteria for Mayday and firefighter safety and survival.

Needs: Full PPE

Friday 630pm-1030pm & Saturday 8am until 5pm

Instructor(s): Jeanie West

Class Location: Building 8 / Classroom 819

This block of instruction covers the medical requirement for firefighter and technical rescuer.

Friday 7pm-10pm., Saturday 8am-4pm & Sunday 8am-12pm

Instructor(s): Lee Hester

Class Location: Building 12 / Classroom 1217

This course will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the requirements for pre-planning, scene size-up, and hazards assessment for incidents involving rope rescue.  This course will also introduce the Technical Rescuer to applicable standards addressing rope rescue, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), accessory gear, rope software, and rope hardware.  NFPA 1006 Chapters 5 and 6.

Friday 630pm-1030pm, Saturday 830am-530pm & Sunday 8am-12pm

Instructor(s): David Reed

Class Location: Building 12 / Classroom 1209

The course will present to the Technical Rescuer (TR) the safe and effective methods of rescuing a victim from a vehicle using multiple scenarios. NFPA 1006 Chapters 5 and 6.

Needs: Full Extrication PPE

***CLASS IS FULL***

Wednesday 1pm-10pm, Thursday 8am-6pm, Friday 8a-6pm, Saturday 8am–6pm & Sunday 8am–1pm 

Instructor(s): Joe Mancos, Bobby Gene Matthis

Class Location: Building 16 / Classroom 1604

REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING CENTER

***Class is limited to 30 students***

This block course will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 19 (Machinery) of NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. In addition, this course covers agricultural-related emergencies and how to mitigate those responses.   

NOTE: A NC FIRE AND RESCUE COMMISSION CERTIFICATION FOR THIS CLASS WILL ONLY BE GIVEN TO THE STUDENT WHO CURRENTLY HOLDS A TR VEHICLE AND TR ROPES CERTIFICATION.  

Needs: Full Extrication PPE  

Thursday 1pm-10pm, Friday 8am-5p, Saturday 8am-5p & Sunday 8am-3pm

Instructor(s): Frank Sasser

Class Location: Building 14 / Classroom 1404-B

This block of instruction covers basic pump operations and how pumps work.

Friday 1pm-10pm, Saturday 8am-6pm & Sunday 8am-4pm

Instructor(s): Noelle Penzias

Class Location: Building 12 / Classroom 1223

This block of instruction covers classroom instruction and practical driving evolutions.

Pre-requisite: A copy of your valid driver’s license must be given to instructor in class

Thursday 1pm-10pm, Friday 8am-5p, Saturday 8am-5p & Sunday 8am-3pm

Instructor(s): Eddie Cox

Class Location: Building 8 / Classroom 813

This block of instruction covers water flow and water sources.

Wednesday 1pm-10pm, Thursday 8am-6pm, Friday 8a-6pm, Saturday 8am–6pm & Sunday 8am–1pm   

Instructor(s): Jay White

Class Location: Building 9 / Classroom 902

This course meets OSFM’s training requirements for the Hazardous Materials Operations credential.  Course content includes lecture and practice activities needed to perform the following tasks safely and effectively: (1) implement standard operating procedures in the current edition of the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook; (2) analyze hazardous materials/WMD incident; (3) plan an initial response to a hazardous materials/WMD incident; (4) implement the planned  response for a hazardous materials/WMD incident; (5) evaluate the progress of the actions taken at a hazardous materials/WMD incident. 

Needs:  Full PPE

You must register with NC Emergency Management TERMS @ https://terms.ncem.gov/TRS/ to receive your NC Emergency Management certificate.

Wednesday 1pm-10pm, Thursday 830am-530pm & Friday 830am-230pm

Instructor(s): Ryan Dawson

Class Location: Building 9 / Classroom 903

This course is for persons at mid-level management serving as command staff, section chiefs, strike team leaders, task force leaders, unit leaders, division/group supervisors, branch directors, and multi-agency coordination system/emergency operations center staff.

Saturday 830am-530pm & Sunday 830am-1630pm

Instructor(s): Ryan Dawson

Class Location: Building 9 / Classroom 903

This advanced Incident Command System (ICS) course is designed to explain how major incidents engender special management challenges, describe the circumstances in which an Area Command is established, and describe the circumstances in which multi-agency coordination systems are established.

Friday 7pm-10pm., Saturday 830am-5pm & Sunday 8am-1pm

Instructor(s): Barrett Graham

Class Location: Building 12 / Classroom 1202

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the governmental and legal system with which every code enforcement official works.  The course satisfies the training requirements to gain admission to the state qualifying exam.  Students are to furnish their own textbook “Administration Code and Policies” of the North Carolina State Building Code, latest edition.

Saturday 830am – 530pm

Instructor(s): Robert Swiger

Class Location: Building 14 / Classroom 1413-A

This class will satisfy the 9S inspection criteria as specified by the North Carolina Administrative Code.  The primary objective of the course is to inform current and future chief officers of the various aspects and complexities surrounding the operations and organization of North Carolina fire departments.  Emphasis will be placed on ratings and inspections, NFIRS reporting, prevention and grant programs, basic line-of-duty death information, financial considerations, and an overview of the various expectations facing a chief officer.

Friday 600pm-10pm

Instructor(s): Robert Swiger

Class Location: Building 14 / Classroom 1413-A

Refresher course for those who have already taken the full 8-hour course.

Wednesday 1pm-10pm, Thursday 8am-6pm, Friday 8a-6pm, Saturday 8am–6pm & Sunday 8am–1pm

Instructor(s): Jonathan Sowers

Class Location: Building 9 / Classroom 925

This course identifies the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of a first line supervisor.  This course introduces the student to the basic concept of management and supervision.  Upon completion, the individual will be able to supervise, instruct, and direct members of the fire department in both emergency and non-emergency situations.

Needs:  Company Officer Sixth Edition IFSTA

Thursday 1pm-10pm, Friday 8a-6pm, Saturday 8am–6pm & Sunday 8am–3pm 

Instructor(s): Phil Batts

Class Location: Building 14 / Classroom 1453-A

This course will present the knowledge, skills and ability to satisfy the requirements of the Chapter V of the NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.  This course is designed to meet the needs of the mid-level officer/supervisor.

Needs:  Company Officer Sixth Edition IFSTA

Friday 7pm-10pm., Saturday 830am – 500pm & Sunday 800am-1pm

Instructor(s): Douglas Cotton

Class Location: Building 8 / Classroom 812

This class takes Emergency First Responders (EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, and Rescue) through basic understandings of explosives, explosive environments and understanding how they function.  The latest Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) being employed overseas and domestically, how they are constructed, the damage they can cause, and how they are being used by terrorists against first responders.  Also, what first responders can do to ensure their safety against this new threat.  The course will take the students through bomb threats, searches, and booby traps, all of which they may encounter in their jobs.  It will also discuss ways to discover terrorist methods, activities and the latest cases and ways they can help stop future events in the U. S.  This course will be presented through classroom instruction and practical exercises including bomb searches, booby trapped trails, and live explosive demonstrations.

Saturday 830am – 500pm & Sunday 800am – 1pm

Instructor(s): Terry Parker, Brian Duckworth

Class Location: Building 14 / Classroom 1421-B

This course aids in all parts of fire and law enforcement investigations into any type of fatal fire and will go over many avenues of responsibility of each party and will help everyone with the scene and follow up. 

Friday 1pm-10pm, Saturday 8am-6pm & Sunday 8am-1pm

Instructor(s): J. Inman, D. Johnson, D. White

Class Location: Building 14 / Classroom 1448-B

This course is designed for the firefighter with little or no experience.  Basics to be covered include fire streams, SCBA, hose practices, building construction, ladders and fire behavior. Practical applications will be used.  This class meets the minimum qualifications for NFPA 1403. 

Needs: Full PPE to include SCBA and spare bottle.

Friday 6-10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., & Sunday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Instructor(s): Benny Davis

Class Location: Building 16 / Classroom 1601

REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING CENTER

This class will consist of the use of GPS and compass over terrain and how to determine your location while on a mission. There will be practical exercises for the student to become familiar with both of these tools for search activities.

Needs:  Compass

Saturday 830am – 500pm & Sunday 800am-1pm

Instructor(s): Lee Kennedy, William Bryan

Class Location: Building 15 / Auditorium

A representative from the NC Department of Insurance will discuss the new rating response system program and how it relates to the ISO system.  Learn how your department will be rated in the future.

Needs: Calculator, paper, No. 2 pencils, map of your service area with all hydrants, and apparatus inventories on all trucks in your department.

Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 8am-9pm & Sunday 8am-3pm

Instructor(s): Chuck Campbell

Class Location: Building 7 / Classroom 709

This rescue diver certification is designed to develop the knowledge and necessary skills for an individual to effectively perform diver rescues and assists.

Note: Class will meet on main campus Friday evening and be at off site locations Saturday and Sunday.

Friday 6pm-10pm   Traffic Incident Management Systems (41a)

Instructor(s): Roger Morgan

Class Location: Building 11, Classroom 1128

Saturday 8a-12p     Fire and Ambulance Driver Simulator  (41b)

Instructor(s): Pete Monteiro

Class Location: Building 11, Classroom 1128

Saturday 1p- 5p      Hazardous Materials Refresher/Blood Borne Pathogens Refresher (41c)

Instructor(s): Roger Morgan

Class Location: Building 11, Classroom 1128

Sunday 8a-12p         Electric Vehicles Presentation     (41d)

Instructor(s): Robert Ivey

Class Location: Building 11, Classroom 1128

Note: You can register for the entire block of classes, or register only for the class you need. There is only one registration fee if you take the block.  Registration fee still applies if you take only one or two of these classes.

Friday, 6p-8p, Saturday 8a-5p, Sunday 8a-12p

Instructor(s): Premier Extrication

Class Location: Building 16 / Classroom 1602

REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING CENTER

This is a hands-on class which new techniques are taught regarding vehicle stabilization and extrication.

Needs: Full Extrication PPE

Saturday 8a-5p, Sunday 8a-3p

Instructor(s): Kelly McGowan

Class Location: Building 17 / Classroom 710

This class covers strategies and tactics of the first due truck on working fires. Topic includes scene size-up, forcible entry, search and rescue, ladders and ventilation.

Needs: Full PPE to include SCBA and spare bottle.