This course will add to the rescuers skills and knowledge in Wilderness Search and Rescue through refreshing existing skill sets and introducing advanced skills in search techniques, light weight rope rescue,  back country wilderness pt care, bush craft and survival skills.
Students must possess basic Search and Rescue knowledge and skills and bring SAR packs and rescue equipment that would be needed for a course of this nature.  It is the responsibility of the students to research the expected weather for the area of the course.

Students should bring: Personal PPE – gloves for rope work, helmet, appropriate footwear for hiking and climbing, and appropriate clothes for weather.

Instructors: 

Eric Wiseman    NC Emergency Management Area Coordinator and Instructor Mountain Search and Rescue.

Jeff Randall, Randall’s Adventure Training

This course is designed for the experienced ATV operator involved in fire, search, and rescue services. Major emphasis will be placed on operator safety and the safety of others on the scene. Classroom lecture and an in-field practical will include: use of ATV’s in wildland fire situations, helpful techniques for using ATV’s and trailers for rescue and patient transport in a wildland setting. Other topics covered: transporting equipment, proper towing techniques, winch use, and maneuvering in rough terrain. Practical exercises on Sunday will be held off campus.

Note: ATV's are not needed for Friday Night Class

Instructors:

Jason McEntire, Division Chief, Riceville FD

Allen Blount, Lt. Riceville FD

NFPA 1403 guidelines will be followed, including facial hair guidelines.

Note: Requires Chief signature on Chief’s Verification Form. 

This course will cover the broad range of engine company operations, various duties, procedures, personnel assignments and operations at structural fires. Introduction for methods of personnel accountability, assignments, tactical priorities, first due and subsequent arriving engine companies will be conducted using various student and group activities. Size-up for the attack team, equipment for each firefighter, tactical assignments, water supply options, hose, nozzle, ventilation considerations, and stream selection are some of the topics covered in class and through actualhands-on instruction. Firefighter safety is stressed as well as primary search, tool assignments and tactical properties. This class is a must for the new structural firefighter or officer that has limited experience in the field and would like to have a more effective role on the fireground. Class size will be limited to the first 30 students. Topics Covered

Instructors:

Jimmy Ingold, Charlotte FD,
NCDOI Instructors

This training is to be used in the orientation of Chaplains in providing pastoral care and counseling to fellow emergency service workers, their families, and to provide comfort and resource information to victims of fire, crime, medical emergencies and natural/manmade disasters. The Chaplain may also assist the Coroner in notifying individuals who have lost a family member.

This training will help you gain an understanding of what an Emergency Service Chaplain’s responsibilities are to include what the duties and responsibilities are for your department. You will also learn how to assist your department before, during and after critical incidents as well as successfully working with the community, other agencies and departments to achieve an appropriate objective.

Topics Covered

• Office of Chaplain
• Duties of the Chaplain
• Ethics and Confidentially
• Critical Incident Procedures
• Death notifications
• Special care for children and general comfort care
• Debriefings
• Community relations and interagency cooperation

Instructor:

Davis Hooper, Chaplain, Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Franklin

This certification comes from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).

This course is part of the International Stress Foundation Inc.
This 3 day course combines all of the content of ICISF’S Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention courses.

Instructor:                  Ned Fowler, Mission Hospital

This class is designed to educate first responders in the area of notorious gangs and terrorism that appears on the home front.  It will attempt to dispel myths and misunderstanding often created by the media including Hollywood. During the first half of the class, the instructor will define and discuss the roles of Satanism, Witchcraft and Hispanic/Mexican folk magic and its relationship to crime.   In recent years, the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang has received considerable attention as being one of the deadliest and dangerous gangs in the country.  For this reason, special attention will be given to Hispanic drug cartels and their deceiving practices of religious traditions and rituals that appear to be Catholic in nature.  Illustrations of the “narco satins”, including Santa Muerta who is the saint of death, will be shown to enlighten the first responder with a better understanding of the misuse of Catholic symbols. 

The second half of the class will define terrorism, including the differences between international, domestic, state sponsored, lone wolf, cyber and agricultural.  The distinct comparison will be presented between religion and its contribution to terrorism.  Students will have a better understanding of weapons of mass destruction and their relative potential for death and destruction.  Other information covered will include; the definition of improvised explosive devices and sleeper cells, indicators of potential terrorist activity, vulnerabilities and what might be targeted and the origins of radical Islam and why they hate us.  Most importantly, the instructor will discuss the dangers of terrorism for the first responder.

This block of instruction is unique and valuable and encompasses over 30 years of law enforcement training for both instructors.   

Instructors:              Kathy Price Rector, former Emergency Services Coordinator, Fayetteville Community College, 20 years’ experience as instructor/trainer in emergency services.

This class will prepare you to be a commercial drone pilot and meet the FAA Part 107 rules taught by Blue Ridge Mountain Drones. Topics such as weather, airspace, aviation charts, lat logs, and hazard attitudes will be covered. The FAA say if you use a drone to take photos or videos other than for hobbyist purposes, you need to meet the FAA Part 107 rules. Examples would be search and rescue damage assessment , traffic reconstruction, overwatch or commercial and residential fires you must be a certified drone pilot. Upon completion of the class, you will have the knowledge to take and pass the FAA 60 question test.

Textbook: ASA Test Prep: Remote Pilot (UAS) ISBN 9781644253328

Instructors:                Wayne Bailey, Chief Pilot Blue Ridge Mountain Drones Retired OSFM

This course will cover responding to emergencies involving electric vehicles. Topics covered will include responding electric vehicle involved in fires, motor vehicle accidents, thermal runaway of batteries, and medical emergencies.

Instructors:                    Mike Mitchum, Coordinator of Hazardous Materials, Charlotte Fire Department

This class takes Emergency First Responders (EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, and Rescue) through the different types of explosive environments and paraphernalia that make the elements work for mankind, for good, or bad, through IED’s (improvised explosive device), bomb threats, searches, and booby traps that the first responder may have to deal with in today’s world.

The course will be presented through classroom instruction, as well as practical exercises including bomb search, booby trap trail, and other demonstrations.

Instructors:                 Chris Wagoner, Detective, Hazardous Devices Team, Wilkes County Sheriff’s Department
Captain Doug Cotton, (Retired) Wilkes Sheriff’s Department Hazardous Devices Team Unit Commander, Wilkes County Sheriff’s Department, Graduate of FBI Academy, Graduate of Redstone Arsenal E.O.D. School, Certified Bomb Technician

High Impact Weather affects emergency personnel in a variety of ways. From flash flooding, winter storms, to abnormal fire conditions, this class will cover the multiple hazards associated with these events. Local meteorologists from Foothills Weather Network will give a comprehensive overview on how to predict high impact weather events using all the technology available to modern day forecasters including the use of computer models.  Chief Meteorologist Chris White, who has an extensive background in emergency services, will recount his personal experience of being struck by lightning. An overview of FWN's partnership with McDowell EM which has improved responder safety and departmental preparedness will also be highlighted. An onsite tour of the FWN office as well as multiple weather planning scenarios will be included in this class. 

Instructor:                  Chris White, Chief Meteorologist, Foothills Weather Network

For the new or junior firefighter, this course will introduce beginning firefighters to dangers, equipment, and procedures used in the fire service.

Instructor:                          Doug Morrow, Swannanoa Fire Department, NCDOI Instructor

Paul V Jockimo is a veteran of over 30 years in the fire service. Formerly with the New York City Fire Department, he currently works for the Westchester County (NY) Department of Emergency Services. In addition,he is the Coordinator of the Westchester-Putnam Peer Support Team and serves as the Chief of the Somers (NY) Fire District. With almost 25 years of CISM, Peer Support and Line of Duty Death experience, he has had the honor of working with scores of agencies throughout North America. The subject of Bernard Wolf’s ground breaking book “Don’t Feel Sorry for Paul”, he brings his unique life experience and humor to all he does. In 2017 he was profiled in the book “American Firefighter” by Paul Mobley. Students should bring Personal PPE – gloves for rope work, helmet, appropriate footwear for hiking and climbing, and appropriate clothes for the weather.

Instructors:                      Paul V. Jockimo

The class will cover response to rail emergencies for all responders. Topics will include safety issues working around trains and rail operations in your area. Emergency contacts and communications with rail companies. Response to incidents at rail crossings and incidents involving Hazardous Materials. This class will be taught by officials from Norfork Southern and CSX.

Instructor:                    Stacey McGraw, Special Agent | Norfolk Southern Railway Police 

This course provides introduction to the function, maintenance, and use of internal combustion engine powered chainsaws, and their tactical wildland fire application.  Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience in surroundings similar to fireline situations. 
This class will be taught to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standard and successful students will be issued an NWCG certificate.  This course is accepted by the NC Forest Service.

Instructor:                  Dennis Helton, US Forest Service, Retired

Surviving the first three seconds is a class designed to take the reactionary gap of the officer and to place it back onto the suspect we are working with. This is done through a five prong system. Body language indicators to armed suspects, clothing indicators to armed suspects, body language and verbal pre assaultive indicators, street level interview skills, and street level lie detection skills. The hope is when you apply all 5 aspects of surviving the first three seconds the officer will be able to stay safer through better communication skills while being able to recognize and access threats quicker.

Instructor:                    Kirk Hensley, Retired NCSHP, Master Trooper

With the growing demand for flood related response, this class has been geared towards the Local Responders for the Awareness and Operations of raft and motorized IRBs. The class will be mostly hands-on to cover the skills of rapid deployment of equipment, paddlecraft operations, motorized inflatable rescue boats, hydrology, boat control and communication, along with various other disciplines.
Class will meet at MTCC and field work will be held at Lake James and Bridgewater Access below Lake James.

This course is aimed at all emergency services task with Medical response in the Wilderness environment. The class will address preparing for response in the backcountry and accessing treating and transporting patients located in this environment.

Instructors:

Anthony Killough, NC OSFM and NCEM Boat Operator Instructors

Ryan Harrell, Captain, Mooresville Fire Department

Matt Hoffman, Engineer, New Hanover Fire Department

Jeremey Edmonds, Captain, Asheville Fire Department

This class will cover response to and search and recovery operationa for downing victims.  The class will consist of approx. 50% classroom and 50% field operations on the lake using Sonar Equipment.  The Instructor has extensive experience with search and rescue operations on bodies of water and a vast knowledge of sonar and moder equipment use in these operations.  Including but not limited to Sonar, GPS data, Tow fish sonar, diving, ICS, characteristics of drowing victims, etc.

Instructor:                    Houston Garris, Sherills Ford Fire and Rescue

This class will review the latest information and factors which go into the make-up of the public protection rating of cities and fire districts. The system continues to evaluate three major categories of fire suppression; Fire Department, Emergency Communications, and Water Supply.
The class will cover various types of rural water supply with no hydrants from ponds, rivers, creeks or other static points and how to move the water from the source to the fire.  
The course also includes the Community Risk Section that recognizes community efforts to reduce losses through fire prevention, public fire safety, and fire investigation.

Instructors:                          Terry Young, Fire Ratings Inspector, NCDOI

This class has combined Introduction and Basic Pumps.  Subjects will include: pump anatomy, pump panel, and engine gauges, relief gauges, transfer valves, and basic pump setup, pump operations, priming, lift, drafting pumping from hydrant, setting pump pressure and calculating friction loss.  This is a technical class with hands-on applications.  Students must pass the written exam with a score of 70% or above in order to receive certification.

Equipment: Full turnout gear

Instructor:    Brian Piercy, Old Fort FD, Cooked Creek FD, P.G. FD, NCDOI Instructor

This course combines hydraulics and water supply and will train fire service personnel in the formulas and calculations used to determine fire flow and other water supply calculations as well as addressing water supply considerations related to fire service operations.

Instructor:                               Brian Tate, Forest City FD, NCDOI Certified Instructor

This course combines Pumps Sprinklers and Standpipes and Maintenance and Testing.  This course covers the maintenance of fire apparatus pumps, annual testing requirements and pump operations at structures with sprinkler and standpipes systems.

Instructor:            Gary Reagan, NCDOI Instructor and Retired Deputy Fire Chief Huntersville FD

Traditional classroom-based course is aimed at providing EMS practitioners the knowledge and training to develop field training officer skills. This course will provide guidance in confronting common challenges faced by those in field training roles. Based on the North Carolina EMS structure, you will be presented with concepts to aid the aspiring, newly promoted, or experienced field training officer or preceptor for what is expected in an EMS field training role. Through facilitated discussions, lectures, case studies, and exercises, you will be introduced to popular standardized program models, identify demands as field instructors, identify liability issues, understand performance evaluations and rating scales, complete observational reports, develop training plans, and understand the purpose of program management.

Instructor:                        John Wilson, Executive Director EMS Wizards

This 16 hour traditional classroom based course is aimed at providing the new or aspiring EMS officer guidance in confronting common challenges faced by those in EMS managerial and/or leadership roles.  Based on the national model, with a heavy focus on the North Carolina EMS structure, you will be presented with concepts to aid the aspiring, newly promoted, or experienced EMS officer for service in what is expected in an EMS department.  Through facilitated discussions, lectures, case studies, and exercises, you will be introduced to creating and maintaining a successful EMS organization. Topics will focus on managerial leadership, team building, professional communications, quality improvement, discipline, customer service, strategic planning, crisis management, and budgeting.

Instructor:                         John Wilson, Executive Director EMS Wizards

This class is for EMT's and Medical Responders looking to gain continuing education hours for NCOEMS recertification and will serve as the transition class for Medical Responders to EMTs.  24 hour sof continuing education credit will be given for completion of this class.  Enjoy practical scenarios as well as lecture-based presentaions covering required training topics.  Scenarios in a variety of settings will be conducted ensuring that each student gets hand-on skills training.

Instructor:     Marvin Hancock, Captain, McDowell County EMS

This course combines the former courses Building Construction, Fire Behavior, and Portable Extinguishers.  The course will enable the firefighter candidate to identify the different types of construction and their reaction during a fire situation and the hazards associated with each.  Enable the firefighter to understand and properly choose and use fire extinguishers and gain a basic understanding of fire behavior and the hazards of different fuels.

Instructor:                      Eric Shephard, Retired Chief, Longview FD, NCDOI Instructor

This course is designed to demonstrate methods of forcing entry into structures utilizing different principles and practices.

Instructor:

Bill Bateman, Assistant Chief, Andrews FD
Ray Frazier, Commander, Andrews Rescue Squad, NCDOI Instructors

FORMER LADDERS & VENTILATION

This course is combines the former Ventilation and Ladders class and designed to teach the candidate different methods of performing safe and effective ladders and ventilation principles and practices.

Equipment:  Full turnout gear, SCBA & spare bottle.  SCBA bottles must have current hydro-test date

Instructor:        Javan Pruett, Captain, Enka Candler FD, NCDOI Instructor

FORMER ROPES AND RESCUE

This course combines the former Ropes class with Firefighter and Rescue.  Students will focus on the basic knowledge of fire service ropes including, types, usages, knots, and maintenance of rope and search and rescue operations at structure fire operations.

Instructor:                                              Mike Gibson, NCDOI Instructor

FORMER WATER SUPPLIES

This course is designed to teach the candidate the methods of moving water from a source to an emergency scene, as well as to teach the basic components of a local water distribution system.

Instructors:                                           Chase Owen, Captain, Connestee Fire Rescue
Keith Owen, Chief, Connestee Fire Rescue
NCDOI Instructors

This course will provide the firefighter candidate with the opportunity to demonstrate the use of hose, nozzles, adaptors, and appliances, and to obtain the information needed to conduct an annual service test of fire hose.

Instructors:             Shannon Buchanan, Buncombe County Training Center
NCDOI Instructors

This course deals with the extinguishment of a multitude of different fires and the use of varied tools and extinguishment agents. Students must meet minimum age requirements (18 years of age or older).

NFPA 1403 guidelines will be followed, including facial hair guidelines.

Note: Requires Chief signature on Chief’s Verification Form.

Instructors:  Phil Batts, Silver Lake FD
Grayson England, Deputy Chief, Sugar Hill/ Montford Cove VFD NCDOI Instructors

FORMERLY KNOWN AS RESCUE

Today’s firefighters have to be able to respond to all types of emergencies and life safety is the first priority.  Rescuers must be trained in the proper methods of moving patients from various emergency situations.  As part of this course students will utilize various tools and equipment for gaining access to victims, and perform proper carries and drags for different injuries and situations including MVA’s, trench, elevator, and collapse rescue.  Students must pass the practical and written exam with a score of 70% or above to receive certification. 

Instructor:                  Brian Morgan, Cedar Mountain FD, NCDOI Instructor

FORMERLY FIRE & LIFE SAFETY PREP. & SPRINKLERS

This course covers the various types of sprinkler systems, as well as their components and the reliability of automatic sprinkler systems and alarms systems.  This new course also includes all functions of a fire and life safety program: inspections, prevention, education and fire cause determination.

Equipment: Full turnout gear (both days)                

Instructor: 
TBA, NCDOI Instructor

This course meets OSFM’s training requirement for the Hazardous Materials Level One Responder credential. Course content includes lecture and practice activities needed to perform the following tasks safely and effectively:(1) implement standard operating procedures in the current edition of the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook; (2) analyze a hazardous materials/WMD incident;(3) plan an initial response to a hazardous materials/WMD incident;(4) implement the planned response for a hazardous materials/WMD incident;(5) evaluate the progress of the actions taken at a hazardous materials/WMD incident.

This will be a fast-paced course and will require outside reading. A practical exercise will be included.

Instructor:

Clay Greene, Asst. Chief Brendletown FD
NCDOI Instructor

This certification-related course will present the firefighter candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapters Five and Six of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. By using simulated situations, this course focuses on identifying parameters that constitute a mayday call.
This class will show firefighters how to overcome the stressful environments during fire and rescue operations they may encounter. Firefighters will get a better understanding of what to expect in a stressful environment such as: out of air emergency, lost or disoriented firefighters, rescuing a down firefighter, SCBA limitations, navigating confined spaces with SCBA, rescuing fire victims and self-survival techniques.

Instructor(s):                Corey Presnell, Assistant Chief, Marion FD, Captain, Sugar Hill Montford Cove VFD NCDOI Instructor

This course is designed to establish the foundation for and promote consistent training of all responders to achieve the three objectives of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) National Unified Goal: responder safety; safety, quick clearance from incidents; and prompt, reliable, interoperable communications. This course will familiarize fire and rescue personnel with the purpose of the Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP2) and National TIM Responder Training Program and how it relates specifically to North Carolina. Participants will learn to recognize and identify the dangers encountered by emergency responders working in or near traffic.

Instructor:    Brad Washburn, Chief Ashford North Cove FD, NCDOI Instructor

Are you a Fire and Life Safety Educator or CRR Specialist looking for ways to increase engagement and knowledge retention during your fire prevention and safety presentations? Join 2022 NFPA Educator of the Year, Mrs. Brene Ball (formerly Duggins) as she shares practical ideas, tips, and tricks for creating interactive activities that will captivate audiences of all ages. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll have the chance to bring your own device and walk away with customizablen templates and activity ideas that you can immediately implement in your programs. Whether you prefer digital interactives or “technology-free” activities, you’ll leave with a toolbox of resources to energize your fire education lessons.

Workshop Objectives:

• Identify 3 ways interactive activities can increase participant engagement

• Describe at least 2 digital interactive activities suitable for your programs

• Describe at least 2 "low-tech" interactive activities for your programs

• Create at least 1 interactive lesson plan using both digital and hands-on activities

Join us for this interactive professional development opportunity to take your department’s educational programs to the next level and maximize knowledge retention for your audiences.

Instructor: Bre Ball, Fire & Life Saftey Specialist

This certification-related Fire and Life Safety Education (FLSE) course is the first of three FLSE levels.. Participants will identify the training needs for Fire and Life Safety Educators within their organization, based on NFPA 1035.  This course will provide the student with the skills needed to perform as a fire and life safety educator within their dept.  Topics in this course will include fire behavior, community assessment, injury prevention, and juvenile fire setting.  The student will also learn the basics for public presentations and how to develop public education skills. This is a NC Fire and Rescue Commission certification course approved for offering as of July 1, 2017. This course should be offered consistent with the most current Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details.

Students need to bring the following: 

• Fire and Life Safety Educator: Principles and Practice – Second Ed. ISBN: 9781284041972

Instructor:                 

Jamie Guillermo, Chief Spindale FD, NCDOI Instructor

This certification-related Fire and Life Safety Education (FLSE) course is the first of three FLSE levels. Participants will identify the training needs for Fire and Life Safety Educators within their organization, based on NFPA 1035.

Students need to bring the following:

• Fire and Life Safety Educator: Principles and Practice – Second Ed. ISBN: 9781284041972

Instructor: Leigh Kish

This course also stresses the importance of fire scene awareness, evidence identification, preservation and the basics of a fire investigation. Students will develop an appreciation of the convergence of suppression, investigation, science and law.

Instructor:                  Casey Silvers, Blue Ridge Community College

Designed to address the role of fire/rescue safety officer, this class will study how the safety officer's job relates to the fire/rescue profession.

Instructor:  TBA

This two-day course presents the student with the basic leadership and supervisory knowledge, skills and tools needed
to perform effectively in the fire and EMS environment. The course includes: Thinking Perspectives: At the completion of this unit, students will be able to assess situations from multiple perspectives. Think Imaginatively, Act Creatively: At the completion of this unit, students will be able to articulate techniques for fostering an environment of creativity and innovation. Think Analytically, Politically and Critically: At the completion of this unit, students will be able to create a
personal plan as a supervisor and leader in fire and EMS based on the thinking perspectives presented in this course.

Instructors:                 Robert Swiger, Retired, Field Training Supervisor, NCDOI OSFM and NFA Instructor

This course is designed for the firefighter or fire officer that will be establishing strategy and tactics on structure fires. The class will cover training, pre-planning, fire flows, leaders, scene management, decision making, and engine company and truck company operations. On Sunday there will be a tabletop operation allowing the student to apply what the student has learned in class. All activities and scenarios used in this course are based on structure fires, utilizing small group, scenario-driven exercises that incorporate chapter topics as they are covered.

Instructors: TBA

Individuals who are currently Certified Firefighters are exempt from this class!

This introduction course will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily complete the requirements of various chapters within NFPA 1006-2021 edition: Standard for Technical. Rescue Professional Qualifications. Individual topics included in this course are ground ladders, breathing apparatus, PPE, portable extinguishers, basic knots, basic MAS, and helicopter operations. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details.

Instructors:

Gene Crouse, Retired, EMS Shift Supervisor/Training Coordinator, Alleghany Rescue/Alleghany EMS

Richard Caudill, Retired, Training Specialist, NCDOI OSFM NCDOI Instructors

This certification-related course in rope rescue (awareness level & operations level) will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with an introduction to rope rescue, size-up, hazards associated with rope rescue, supporting the operations, initiating a response, and will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the development of incident action plans, hazard-specific PPE, rescue equipment, ropes, and knots, principles of rigging, anchors, fall protection and belay operations, patient evacuation, lowering systems, mechanical advantage systems, and working in suspension. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue. Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details.

Instructor: Trey Smith, Captain Charlotte FD Retired Director of Fire and Rescue Training WPCC

(Students will need to have completed Awareness and Operations prior to this class)

This certification-related course in rope rescue (technician level) will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) to horizontal systems, personal vertical skills, pickoff and litter management, and special rescue disciplines. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Officeof State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details.

Instructors:

Richard Caudill, Retired Training Specialist NCDOI

Gene Crouse, Retired, EMS Shift Supervisor / Training Coord. Allegahany Rescue / Allegahany

This certification-related course in common passenger vehicles (awareness level) will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with an introduction to vehicle rescue and extrication, vehicle rescue incident awareness, and rescue tools and equipment. Operations level will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with information on vehicle anatomy and will introduce new technologies in vehicle devices which present hazards for rescue personnel. Topics included in this course are site operations, mechanical energy and vehicle anatomy, supplemental restraint systems, and advanced vehicle technology: alternative fuel vehicles. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM).

Instructor: Marty McGuinn NCDOI Instructor

This certification-related course in common passenger vehicles (operations and technician level) will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) the steps to stabilize a vehicle on four wheels, a side resting vehicle, and a roof-resting vehicle. Topics included in this course are vehicle stabilization, victim access and management, alternative extrication and techniques, and terminating the incident. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. This transfers as one,” all or nothing” block to the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Students must successfully complete all portions to receive certification credit for this block course.

Instructor: TBA

This certification-related course in common passenger vehicles (operations and technician level) will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) the steps to stabilize a vehicle on four wheels, a side-resting vehicle, and a roof-resting vehicle. Topics included in this course are vehicle stabilization, victim access and management, alternative extrication and techniques, and terminating the incident. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details.

Instructor:

Brian Grindtaff, Battalion Chief, Skyland Fire Dept.

Stevie Simms, Captain, Weaverville Fire Dept. NC Dot Instructor

*CLASS CANCELED*

This Technical Rescuer (TR) Wilderness Search and Rescue series will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 11 (Wilderness Search and Rescue) of NFPA 1006-2021 edition: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details.

Instructor: Ian Harrell, Director of Emergency Services Programs, Surry Community College

*CLASS CANCELED*

This Technical Rescuer Machinery Rescue series will present the technical rescuer with knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 13 (Machinery Rescue) of NFPA 1006-2021 edition: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details.

Instructor: NCDOI Instructor

The primary objective of the course is to inform current and former chief officers of the various aspects and complexities surrounding the operations and organization of North Carolina fire departments. Emphasis will be placed on ratings and inspections, NFIRS reporting, prevention and grant programs, basic line-of-duty death information, financial considerations, and an overview of the various expectations of being a chief officer.

Instructor:                         Ryan Cole, Buncombe County Emergency Services, Assistant Director, NCDOI Instructor

This required class is for chief officers that have previously taken the Chief 101 class within the last 5 years. Class is for recertification class only, will not qualify for initial class.

Instructor:                           Ryan Cole, Buncombe County Emergency Services, Assistant Director NCDOI Instructor

This course covers the knowledge, skills, and requirements referenced in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1021 for Fire Officer I training. Topics include officer roles and responsibilities, budgets, fire cause determination, inspections, education, leadership, management, public relations, and other requirements included in the NFPA standard. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of relevant NFPA standards as required for state Fire Officer I and II certification.

Textbook Required: IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer 6th Ed. ISBN # 978-87939-650-3. Books can be purchased through the NC Society of Fire Rescue Instructors (www.ncsfri.org).

Instructor:                  Barry Hendren,       Assistant Chief, Asheville Fire Department, NCDOI Instructor

This course covers the knowledge, skills, and requirements referenced in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1021 for Fire Officer II training. Topics include officer roles and responsibilities, budgets, fire cause determination, inspections, education, leadership, management, public relations, and other requirements included in the NFPA standard. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of relevant NFPA standards as required for state Fire Officer I and II certification.

Textbook Required: IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer 6th Ed. ISBN # 978-87939-650-3. This book can be purchased through the NC Society of Fire Rescue Instructors (www.ncsfri.org)

Instructor:   Jay Alley, Chief, Gerton Fire and Rescue, Dean of Fire Protection Technology, Blue Ridge Community College NCDOI Instructor

Level I Standard Inspection course is designed for the education and training of those who have the responsibility of inspecting existing buildings (excluding highrise) in the following Occupancy Classifications: Business, Small Assembly, Mercantile, Residential, and Storage

Textbook: 2018 NC Fire Code ISBN: 978-1-60983-826-3

Instructor:                   Spencer Elliott, Building Official City of Marion

This course covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to train others in fire service operations. Topics include planning, presenting, and evaluating lesson plans, learning styles, use of media, communication, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the requirements of the Fire Instructor Level 1 objectives from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041. This is a NC Fire and Rescue Commission certification course.

Textbook Required: Fire and Emergency Services Instructor (9th edition), ISBN (978-0879396961), IFSTA. This book can be purchased through the NC Society of Fire Rescue Instructors (www.ncsfri.org)

Instructor:                  Richard Carroll, Cherryville FD, Fire Protection Technology Instructor, Cleveland Community College
NCDOI Instructor

Code Enforcement Class

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the governmental and legal system with which every code enforcement official works.  The course satisfies the training requirements to gain admission to the state qualifying exam.

Note: Book Required: Students must furnish their own textbooks.
                                               
Textbook required: Administrative Code and Policies (2012 version).

(NCDOI Office of State Fire Marshal 800-634-7854, and ask for Bookstore)
Other materials will be furnished during class.

Instructor:   Alan Coxie, former Captain Asheville FD, currently Attorney and Counselor at Law

Staffing, Organizing for Incidents and Events, Resources Management, Air Operations and incidents, and event Planning. This course includes a final exam. In order to receive credit for any NIMS classes students must have a TERMS account and register for the class online. This is in addition to the MFRC registration.

Instructor:   Virginia McGill, Haywood County Emergency Services On Target Preparedness-Planning Consultant

ICS400 is intended for an audience of experienced responders and other senior emergency management personnel who may perform in a management capacity for major or complex incidents (Type 1 or Type 2 incidents). Large and complex incidents that require the application of area command don’t happen often. Although this is an advanced ICS course, it is not intended to develop mastery of area command. The purpose of this course is to expose students to the concepts of utilizing area command in major and complex in

Instructor:  Virginia McGill, Haywood County Emergency Services On Target Preparedness- Planning Consultant.