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Fire/Rescue Services

Fire fighters in full gear

Fire Services classes for training beginning firefighters and upgrading experienced firefighters in all areas of firefighting procedures and equipment; and for providing required training for firefighter certification at levels I and II.

Programs

Please see links below for required classes needed to complete the following programs:

  • FF I&II
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Fire Officer I & II
  • NC Rapid Intervention
  • Chief 101
  • Instructor I&II
  • Driver Operator
  • Technical Rescuer General
  • TR VMR, TR Ropes
  • TR Water Rescue
  • TR Confined Space
  • Trench Rescue
  • TR Structural Collapses
  • TR Wilderness Rescue

1403 Standards

In order for a Firefighter to participate in live fire training you must meet the 1403 standards. The Fire Chief of your department must sign off on you having training in the list of classes below:

  • FD Orientation
  • Fire Behavior
  • Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • PPE, Forcible Entry
  • Ladders
  • Fire Hose Streams & Appliance
  • Overhaul
  • Water Supplies & Building Construction

Fire/Rescue Department Contacts:

Steve Barney, Coordinator/Instructor, EMS Programs
PO Box 917
Henderson, NC 27536
Phone: (252) 738-3273
Email: [email protected]

Michelle Patterson Jones, Administrative Assistant
PO Box 917
Henderson, NC 27536
Phone: (252) 738-3233
Email: [email protected]

All Departments in Continuing Education: 252-738-3400

Fire-Rescue Census Date Information

Contact
STEPHEN
BARNEY
Director, Fire/Rescue and EMS
MAIN CAMPUS - Henderson
Room:
10110
(252) 738-3273

Class Schedule

Main Campus-Building 10

Course Title Section Total Hours Course Dates Location REGISTER NOW Class Time Meeting Days Room No. Instructor Fee
Crisis Intervention Team Training 40 10/19/2026 - 10/23/2026 Main Campus-Building 10 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day M-F Henderson Campus, Building 10, Room 10103 Varies Fee Waived for Certified Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMS There are several programs offered through different departments within the Continuing Education Division. The N.C. Legislature establishes fees charged for these programs except for Self-Supporting courses. Registration fees, costs of books and supplies for these programs vary according to length and content of courses. There is no registration fee for most of the Law Enforcement, Fire Service, and some Emergency Medical Care courses provided for agency personnel. Registration fees by length of course are as follows beginning August 15, 2013: * • $70 for 0-24 hours • $125 for 25-50 • $180 for 50+ hours *Subject to change by N.C. Legislature
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