Continuing Education: Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning

Fire & Rescue Training

Are you a firefighter who needs training, or are you interested in becoming a firefighter?

Our fire training division offers fire and rescue training classes at fire departments in New Hanover and Pender counties. Classes to provide NC Firefighter Certification (through the NC Fire & Rescue Commission), courses for re-certifications, and courses in the latest technology are offered locally on a regular basis.

The Firefighter Training Center located at the North Campus allows completion of most firefighter certification classes through computer interactive training.

Weekend Fire Colleges

The New Hanover Fire College was held April 25-29, 2012. A total of 45 classes with 715 students attending.

The October brochure will be posted on line during the month of August. We look forward to seeing you then. Mark you calendar for October 12-14, 2012.

Hotels for the Fire College:

Below is a list of hotels that have set up a reservation link for firefighters attending the fire college. Some of them have deadlines for the special rates, so be sure to reserve your room early.

Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfair Town Center

http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/I/ILMTCGI-NHCFAF-20111007/index.jhtml

Holiday Inn Express - University Center

http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/wilmington/ilmuc/hoteldetail?groupCode=FST

Marriott at Wrightsville Beach

http://cwp.marriott.com/ilmcy/ecfirefightersassociation/

Jameson Inn on Market St

www.jamesoninns.com

Wingate Hotel

www.wingatehotels.com or sales.ilm.wingate@gmail.com

INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST TRAINING PROGRAM

FAST

Fire Alarms Systems Training

Fire Alarm Systems training is a program to produce competent and qualified individuals. It is our belief that properly trained and knowledgeable fire alarm system designers and technicians will reduce the amount of false alarms and improve the quality of life in their community. More information is available in the following links.

FAST flyer
FAST brochure
FAST Website

First Responders Academy

The next First Responders Academy will begin July 16, 2012.

This course is a comprehensive 17 week program which includes Firefighting I & II, Driver Operator, Technical Rescuer and other vital information necessary for future firefighters. This program prepares a cadet for a career in fire fighting. More information is available at the links below.

First Responders Academy 2012

First Responders Application

First Responders 2012 General Information

Department Sponsorship form

First Responders 2012 Physical Application form

First Responder Academy 2012 schedule (THIS IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE JAN-JUNE ACADEMY)

If you require more information, please contact Amy at 910-362-7770, or Joyce at 910-362-7714.

Special Training Announcements

TR Confined Space Series - May 2012

FOS June 2012 NHC Fire Rescue

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY PROGRESS ENERGY June 27th, 2012

PATCHES, PATCHES, WHO HAS THE PATCHES

We need your department patch!

The Safety Training Center has received a beautiful large display board. We are placing patches from various department who have trained at CFCC and would love to include yours in our Parade of Honor! Please bring a patch the next time you attend our classes and we will proudly display it.