
Brown Emergency Training Center
Firefighter Academy
Next Academy: Jun 5 – Aug 4, 2023
Download the Firefighter Academy Application
Academy Goal
To produce high-quality firefighters who strengthen the fire service by providing excellent customer service.
Admission Information
- Candidates must be at least 18 years old by the first day of class
- Candidates must complete the application process 3 weeks prior to the first class
- No walk-ins will be accepted
Out-of-State Firefighters
- Receive full IFSAC certification in Firefighter and Haz Mat
- Contact us at 704-669-4193 for other details
Cost
- $180 tuition (non-exempt or out-of-state)
- tuition waived for students affiliated with an emergency services department
- 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
Lodging
Several local fire departments will allow out-of-town candidates to stay free of charge at their stations.
Topics and Training
- Firefighter I and II courses
- Hazardous materials
- Rapid Intervention Team training
- 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
- Résumé writing
- Candidates completing the Academy will receive Firefighter I and II certification plus Haz Mat Awareness/Operations
Contact us:
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 |
Matthew Childers EMS Coordinator 704-669-4194 childersm695@clevelandcc.edu | Teresa Lail Continuing Education Records Coordinator 704-669-4195 lailt@clevelandcc.edu |
Aaron Vassey Law Enforcement Training Coordinator 704-669-4005 vasseya@clevelandcc.edu | Fran Musolino Law enforcement Training Specialist 704-669-4323 musolinof841@clevelandcc.edu |