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(NC CERTIFICATION)

Section 1 - Rescue I & II - (24 hrs) - This class will meet the objectives related to Rescue for NC Certification. This class will begin on Friday at 1 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Full turnout gear, gloves and goggles required).

Section 2 - Fire Alarms and Communications I & II - (15 hrs) - This class will meet the objectives related to Fire Alarms & Communications for NC Certification. This class will begin on Friday evening, 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 3 - Personal Protective Equipment I & II - (15 hours) - This class will meet the objectives related to Personal Protective Equipment for NC Certification. This class will begin Friday evening 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Full turnout gear and SCBA required).

Section 4 - Ventilation I & II - (22 hours) - This class will meet the objectives related to Ventilation for NC Certification. This class will begin on Friday 1-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Full turnout gear and SCBA required).

Section 5 - Fire Behavior I & II - (6 hrs) - This course will meet the objectives related to Fire Behavior for NC Certification. Saturday and Sunday only.

Section 6 - Salvage I & II - (6 hrs) - This course will meet the objectives related to Salvage for NC Certification. Saturday only.

Section 7 - Overhaul I & II - (6 hrs) - This course will meet the objectives related to Overhaul for NC Certification. Sunday only.

Section 8 - Building Construction I & II - (15 hrs) - This course will meet the objectives related to Building Construction for NC Certification. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 9 - Forcible Entry I & II - (12 hrs) - This class will meet the objectives related to Forcible Entry for NC Certification. (Full turnout gear required). Saturday and Sunday.

Section 10 - Fire Department Organization & Safety I & II - (22 hrs) - This course will meet the objectives related to Fire Department Organization and Safety for NC Certification. This class will begin Friday, 1-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 11 - Ropes I & II - (12 hrs) - This class meets the objectives related to Ropes for NC Certification.

Section 12 - Ladders I & II - (15 hrs) - This class will meet the objectives related to Ladders for NC Certification. This class will begin on Friday evening, 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Full turnout gear required).

Section 13 - Hose, Appliances, & Streams I & II - (22 hrs) - This class will meet the objectives related to Fire Hose, Appliances & Streams, for NC Certification. This class will begin Friday, 1-10 pm. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Full turnout gear required).

Section 14 - Emergency Medical Care I & II - (15 hrs) - This class will meet the objectives related to Emergency Medical Care for NC Certification. This class will begin Friday, 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 15 - Fire Prevention, Public Education & Fire Cause I & II - (22 hrs) - This class will meet the objectives related to Fire Prevention, Public Education & Fire Cause for NC Certification. This class will begin Friday, 1-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 16 - Water Supplies I & II - (18 hrs) - This class will meet the objectives related to Water Supplies for NC Certification (Full turnout gear required). This class will begin on Friday evening, 5-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 17 - Portable Extinguishers I & II - (6 hrs) - This class will meet the objectives related to Portable Extinguishers for NC Certification. (Full turnout gear required). Sunday only.

Section 18 - Sprinklers I & II - (15 hrs) - This class will train students in objectives related to sprinklers for Firefighter I and II. Starts Friday, 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 19 - Foam Fire Streams I & II - (6 hrs) - This course will detail all objectives related to use of foam as it relates to fire streams for Firefighter I and II. Saturday only.

Section 20 - Hazardous Materials Awareness - (16 hrs) - This course will meet the North Carolina hazardous materials awareness level competencies as set forth by the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission. Also meets 1910.120 and NFPA472 requirements. Starts Friday, 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 21 - Agricultural Rescue Technician - (24 hrs) - NC Certification. This course will detail methods and techniques used in rescue of victims who have been injured or trapped while using various agricultural machinery. This class will begin on Friday evening 1-10 p.m., and continue on Saturday at 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 22 - Introduction to Pumps - (15 hrs) - This class will meet the objectives related to Driver Operator: Intro to Pumps for NC Certification. This class will begin on Friday evening 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Full turnout gear required).

Section 23 - Service Testing of Pumps - (15 hrs) - This class will meet the objectives related to Driver Operator: Service Testing of Pumps for NC Certification. This class will begin on Friday evening, 7-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory! (Full turnout gear required).

Section 24 - Fire Life Safety Educator - Level I - General - (12 hrs) - This course will give a basic overview of the duties and responsibilities of the position of Educator Level I and describe how the work of the position is completed in a
typical fire department. The student shall demonstrate the ability to coordinate and deliver community fire and injury prevention programs. Saturday and Sunday.

Section 25 - Emergency Vehicle Driver - (20 hrs) - This course will meet the objectives of the Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification. This class will begin Friday 5-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory! Please dress appropriately. Driving is held rain or shine.

Section 26 - Technical Rescuer - Ropes - Fixed Rope Systems - (12 hrs) - This course will present the Technical Rescuer with the correct techniques for the setup, operation, and function of fixed rope systems used during rope rescue
incidents. Saturday and Sunday.

Section 27 - Technical Rescuer - General - Rescue Rigging - (15 hrs) - This course will present to the Technical Rescuer the proper use of ropes and other related rescue rigging equipment used during rescue operations. This course will involve the setup of various ladder and timber configurations for technical rescuers. The class meets on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 28 - Technical Rescuer - General Helicopter Transport - (6 hrs) - This class will present to the Technical Rescuer general operating and safety guidelines when working with helicopters at emergency scenes for the protection of on scene emergency providers, flight crews, and the civilian population. This class is held on Saturday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

(EMI CERTIFICATION)

Section 29 - ICS 300 - (18 hrs) - This course provides greater description and details of the Incident Command System (ICS) organization and operations, including application of essential principles and description of air operations. There are five modules: Organization and Staffing, Organizing for Incidents and Events, Resources Management, Air Operations and Incident and Event Planning. This course includes a final exam. Prerequisites: ICS 100, ICS 200, and ICS 700. Starts Friday at 5 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 30 - ICS 400 - (12 hrs) - This course emphasizes large-scale organization development, roles and relationships of the primary staff, the planning, operational, logistical and fiscal consideration related to a large and complex incident and event management. It describes the application of Area Command and the importance of interagency coordination during complex incidents and events. This course includes a final exam. Prerequisites: ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, and ICS 700. Saturday and Sunday.

(NFA CERTIFICATION)

Section 31 - NFA Arson Detection for the Responder - (15 hrs) - The Arson Detection for the First Responder two-day training course is designed specifically to provide a clear definition of the role of initial responder organizations and
to provide essential knowledge to enable them to recognize the potential of an intentionally set fire, preserve evidence, and properly report the information to appropriate officials. The training course includes the following basic topics: fire
behavior, critical observations of the first responder, fire causes, scene security and evidence preservation, legal considerations, and reporting of findings. Classes are Friday 7-10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 32 - Leadership I - (12 hrs) - This two-day course presents the company officer with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment. The course includes techniques and approaches to problem-solving, ways to identify and assess the needs of the company officer’s subordinates, methods for running meetings effectively in the fire service environment, and decision making skills for the company officer. Saturday and Sunday.

Section 33 - Leadership II - (12 hrs) - This two-day course provides the company officer with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment. The course addresses ethics, use and abuse of power at the company officer level, creativity in the fire service environment, and management of the multiple roles of the company officer. Saturday and Sunday.

Section 34 - Leadership III - (12 hrs) - This two-day course provides the company officer with the basic leadership skills and tools to perform effectively in the fire service environment. The course covers when and how to delegate to subordinates, assess personal leadership styles through situational leadership, discipline subordinates, and apply coaching/ motivating techniques. Saturday and Sunday.

(OTHER CLASSES)

Section 35 - Occult & Ritual Recognition - (12 hrs) - This course is aimed to enlightening individuals in law enforcement, fire service and emergency services in the area of the occult. Objectives include understanding the philosophy of
Satanism, Witchcraft, and the Afro-Cuban cults. “Tools of the Trade” will be discussed; signs, symbols, magical alphabets, spells, curses, and numerous other occult terminologies will be defined. This course is not open to the public or media and no type of recorders are allowed. Saturday and Sunday.

Section 36 - New Vehicle Technology Overview - (3 hrs) - Vehicles are changing continuously thus producing an endless challenge for rescuers. A commonplace change is that of advanced metals used in construction of vehicles. Manufacturers are already using these materials in a variety of vehicles confounding our efforts to extricate those injured while using ‘common’ techniques. This training will detail the metals being used and their most common location within the vehicles. Friday evening only from 7-10 p.m.

Section 37 - Engine Company Operations - (12 hrs) - This course is a must for anyone who rides First Due. Firefighter to Fire Chief will benefit from an informative session that starts at Pre-Planning and goes through initial moments on an incident. Course is very interactive and scenario discussion will be utilized to enhance learning experience. Saturday and Sunday.

Section 38 - ACLS & PALS Recertification - (16 hrs) - This two part course is designed for individuals who are current in ACLS or PALS whose credential is due to expire. The first day will be an ACLS recertification course and the second day will be PALS recertification. Students must successfully complete a written examination with a minimum of 84% and successfully complete megacode practical for both credentials. *$4 for each completion card required.

Section 39 - Honor Guard for Emergency Services Personnel - Part I - (16 hrs) - The course is designed to train an entire Honor Guard Unit or one member that will be able to interface with an existing Honor Guard. This is intended as a basic course where there is no prerequisite for previous training or experience.

Section 40 - Rescue Boat Operation - (19 hrs) - Topics covered include NC Boating Laws, navigation, trailering, inspections, launch & recovery, boat operations in various environments including static water and inland flooding, man over board, self-rescue, and waterborne search operation including dragging and dive operations. Attendee equipment required: Type III or V PFD, water rescue helmet, 2- prussik cords, 2- carabiners, 1-knife, 1-whistle, wet or dry suit (bathing suit if wet or dry suit not available), towel, change of clothes and MREs or bag lunch. Starts Friday at 7 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!

Section 41 - ICS Operations Sector - Group Supervisor - (24 hrs) - The course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of the position of Division and Group Supervisor. Division/Group Supervisors have the responsibility of directing their assigned resources in the mitigation of the operational objectives for their assigned division or group. The course walks students through general information, including an overview of the Operations Section and information on planning, supervision and coordination of incident resources. It also provides detailed instruction on pre incident preparation as well as emphasizing the importance of risk management and hazard mitigation. Classes begin on Friday from 1-10 p.m. Friday attendance is mandatory!