Course Catalog

This course will present the Driver Operator with information related directly to aerial operations as well as all the information required to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition). FIP-3626 transfers the complete series, in its entirety, to the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This course will present the Driver Operator with information related directly to mobile water supply operations and all the information required to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition). This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This course includes an overview of fire pump theories, water supply sources, hydraulic fundamentals, relay and water shuttle operations, foam systems, and the abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition). This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This course includes an overview of the types of apparatus equipped with fire pumps, apparatus safety, positioning, basic operations, and the abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition). This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This course includes apparatus inspection, maintenance, testing, sprinkler and standpipe connections, and the abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition). This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This course introduces the unique skills and methodologies necessary to assist in the investigation and prosecution of cyber crimes. Topics include hardware and software issues, recovering erased files, overcoming encryption, advanced imaging, transient data, Internet issues and testimony considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to recover digital evidence, extract information for criminal investigation and legally seize criminal evidence.

This course introduces database design and creation using DBMS products. Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, normalization, data integrity, data modeling, and creation of simple tables, queries, reports, and forms. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement normalized database structures by creating simple database tables, queries, reports and forms.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, verify, and analyze simple DC/AC circuits.

This is a series of courses that have been developed by the National Fire Academy (NFA) for delivery at the state and local levels.

This class is here just in time for spring and summer! Students will gain the hands-on skills to design spring or summer wreaths and bows. A list of supplies and materials needed for class will be given to students when they register for the class.

Students will gain hands-on skills in designing holiday wreaths, centerpieces, and garland, and decorating Christmas trees. A list of supplies and materials needed will be given to students when they register for the class.

The Defensive Driving four-hour class is for individuals 20 years of age and older. If eligible, completion of the four-hour Defensive Driving class could prevent assessment of insurance points or premium surcharges on your insurance policy, and points on your North Carolina driver’s license. You may be eligible if: (1) your court date has not passed or you have been to court and received a continuance or been ordered to take the class, (2) you have not paid off the ticket before the class begins, (3) you have not taken the Defensive Driving class within the last three years, (4) you have not received a reduction of charge to improper equipment within three years of the date of the class offering, and (5) your citation is one of the 23 eligible charges. Eligible citations may include exceeding the posted speed limit, failing to reduce speed, improper passing, red light violations, or stop sign violations.