Fire Service
Accreditations
ACC is accredited by the N.C. Fire and Rescue Commission to deliver certification testing in the following areas: firefighter, emergency vehicle driving, fire and life safety educator, hazardous materials, driver operator, technical rescue, pumps and aerial instructor.
Firefighter Cadet Training Program
Firefighter Cadet Training Program
Prerequisites:
- High School diploma/ GED
- 10th Grade reading competency
- pass physical exam (student's own responsibility to obtain)
- pass physical agility test given at the start of the class
This program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as a firefighter and covers all topics required by the N.C. Fire Commission for certification. It also covers the requirements for HazMat Operations, Driver Operator, Technical Rescue: General, and Technical Rescue: VMR. There is a required physical training aspect to this class. When completed, students affiliated with a department are certified as Level I & II Firefighters. The class has both classroom and hands-on exercises. Fees may be waived completely or in part if affiliated with fire department. For more information, call 336-506-4316 or 336-506-4303.
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Location: DC | Hours: 50 | Fee: $441 + books/ supplies |
8/5/23 | Sa 8:30 am – 10:30 am |
MANDATORY Orientation & Agility Testing |
8/14/23-11/30/23 | M-F 8:30 am- 6:00pm** |
*Additional Expenses: books and supplies
** Occasional Saturdays for review or remediation
Fire/ Rescue Training
Fire / Rescue Training
We offer many courses for firefighter training, both certification and other in-service training. Classes may be held at local fire departments. Call 336-506-4306 or 336-506-4303 for more information on these courses.
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Firefighter Certification Classes
These courses are primarily offered off campus at county fire departments and are designed to help volunteer firefighters obtain training needed for certification.
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Rescue Classes
These are for specialized rescue operations. Most classes are offered off-campus at various county locations.
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Specialized Training
Designed to meet the training needs of various agencies, these courses may include such things as Arson Investigation, Emergency Management, and LP Gas Emergencies.
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Fire Protection Technology - Associates in Applied Science
Students interested in obtaining an Associates Degree in Fire Protection Technology should check out our Curriculum program at: