Firefighter Academy

Academy Dates

Classes meet Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

To produce high-quality firefighters who strengthen the fire service by providing excellent customer service.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old by the first day of class
Candidates must complete the application process at least 3 weeks prior to the class start date
No walk-ins will be accepted

$180 tuition (non-exempt or out-of-state)
- tuition waived for students affiliated with an emergency services department
$225 non-refundable supplies fee (covers textbooks, uniforms and other items)
$1.30 insurance fee, due upon acceptance

Several local fire departments will allow out-of-town candidates to stay free of charge at their stations.

Firefighter I and II courses
Hazardous materials
Rapid Intervention Team certification
Physical training
Flash-over training in the Phase I simulator
Live fire scenarios
- acquired structures
- propane props including
  - car fire
  - dumpster
  - cylinders
- training in the burn facility
Interviewing skills
R茅sum茅 writing
Candidates completing the Academy will receive Firefighter I and II, Haz Mat Awareness/Operations, and Rapid Intervention Crew certifications

For more information, potential candidates should complete this form

Name
First Last
Phone
Email
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Will you be requesting housing?
- Yes
- No
Are you affiliated with a NC fire department?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please list fire department name

For more information contact:

Richard Carroll
Coordinator and Instructor of Fire and Rescue Training
704-669-4192
carrollr@clevelandcc.edu

Roberta Van Dyke
Fire Training Specialist
704-669-4193
van_dyker@clevelandcc.edu