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
- Complete the CTE WCEP Online Application .
- Complete the Career Technical Approval Form .
- Topsail High School
- Pender High School.
- Heide High School.
- PECHS.
- Students MUST have their parent’s name and email address before clicking to complete the approval form.
*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
- Go to the CFCC web site .
- Click on “MyCFCC” .
- Click “First Time User”.
- Follow the prompts provided on screen.
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 .