Fire and Rescue Training

resources

• Fire and Rescue Training Schedule
• Fire and Rescue Commission

• Trains fire departments, rescue squads, and instructors to improve fire and rescue protection statewide.
• Serves on national committees with the responsibility of creating training standards and curriculum with organizations including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
• Provides technical writing for development of training programs, including certification and specialized classes.
• Provides support during State Emergency Response Team activities.
• Provides Instructor qualification and upgrade classes to State Certified Fire and Rescue Instructors.
• Co-sponsors NC High Angle Rescue School with the NC Association of Rescue Squads and EMS sponsor.
• Sponsors the NC Breathing Equipment School and Self Survival School and NC Thermal Imaging School.
• Conducts certification courses for Hazardous Materials Technician (NFPA 472), Fire Officer III (NFPA 1021), and Fire Officer IV (NFPA 1021), Instructor III (NFPA 1041), Fire Investigator Technician (1033).
• Assists Fire Departments and Rescue Squads with training and planning needs.
• Assists Fire Departments and Rescue Squads with information on Fire and Rescue Equipment as well as apparatus/equipment specifications.