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CCP Pathway: Firefighter

This program consists of 500 hours of instruction. Upon successful completion, students will receive their Firefighter certification from the North Carolina Fire & Rescue Commission. Note: Fire Ops 9 (Fire Control) is required after the student graduates or turns 18 to complete their NC Firefighter Certification.

PROGRAM LOCATION

Classes are held at our North Campus.

The Career Technical Education/Workforce Development Pathway (CTE/WCEP):

Tuition free course hours that lead to technician education certificate, State, or Industry Recognized Credential aligned with a high school career cluster. Students are responsible for the following CFCC fees in each course:

  • Parking & Security – $5.00
  • Technology Fee – $5.00

Eligibility & Admission Requirements

  • Be a high school junior or senior.
  • 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course.
  • Have a weighted GPA of 2.8 on high school courses or your principal’s approval.
  • If GPA is lower than 2.8, assessment testing is required.
  • For details on eligibility and admissions requirements, please speak to your high school career counselor.

APPLICATION PROCESS* FOR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

*Home School & Private School Students, please contact a Workforce Development Coordinator at cnelson@cfcc.edu or 910-362-7711 .

Next Steps

Once you have completed your application process (see above*), please contact cnelson@cfcc.edu to express your intent to enroll in the Firefighter CTE/WCEP Pathway.

REGISTRATION DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Once you have emailed cnelson@cfcc.edu to express intent to enroll in the CTE/WCEP Firefighter Pathway, you will receive an email with additional registration instructions. Below outlines the required documentation required to complete your registration:

  • CTE WCEP Acceptance Letter.
  • Copy of current High School Transcript must be provided.
  • Other documentation may be required.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTINUED ENROLLMENT IN CCP (CTE/WCEP PATHWAY)

To maintain eligibility for continued enrollment, a student must:

  • Continue to make progress toward high school graduation.
  • Continue to make progress toward successful completion of the Workforce.
  • Continuing Education pathway as defined by the pathway syllabus.
  • A student who doesn’t meet these criteria will be subject to the college’s policy for unsatisfactory progress.
  • For more information about this CCP Pathway application process, available programs, enrollment, and eligibility, please visit your High School Career Counselor.
Expectations and Goals
  • Prerequisites and corequisites must be followed.
  • Successful completion of all courses is required to receive a certificate.

Required Materials & Supplies

Technology Requirements
  • Computer/Laptop.

Additional Information and Resources

Accessing CFCC online
  • It is required to use your MyCFCC and CFCC email.
  • Once class begins, all email communications will be via CFCC email.
Directions for setting up your account
Accessing Canvas
  • Go to the CFCC web site .
  • Click on “MyCFCC” .
  • Log into “MYCFCC” (*account must be created, see above to create your account).
  • Click on “My Classes/Canvas”
  • For assistance with user name, passwords, or setting up your myCFCC, please contact the IT HelpDesk at help@cfcc.edu or 910-362-4357 .
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