Fire

A 450-hour comprehensive annual training program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and coursework necessary to complete the North Carolina Firefighter Certification Program. Combines hands-on experience, classroom instruction, and rigorous physical training to meet the standards set by the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission for firefighter certification.

Special Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old by program start
• High School Diploma or GED
• Pass a Medical Exam
• Able to lift 75 pounds
• Must not be afraid of heights or confined spaces
• Must be able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and facepiece

Course hours: 450
Tuition: $180 (fee waiver available for individuals on a current roster with a fire or fire/rescue department whose responsibilities include fire prevention, inspection, investigation, and/or the protection of life and property through firefighting)