Overview
This course challenges students academically, mentally, and physically, and meets the standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001-2019 and HAZMAT/WMD awareness/operations, providing the opportunity to obtain Firefighter I and II certifications.
Course Content
- Introduction to fire service
- Safety, communication, PPE
- HAZMAT/WMD awareness & operations
- Fire dynamics
- Building construction
- Portable extinguishers, ropes, ladders
- Forceable entry
- Search & rescue
- Tactical Ventilation
- Hose & stream operations
- Fire suppression
- Property conservation & scene preservation
- Incident scene operations
- Technical rescue
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for First Responders
Course Details
Firefighting I (Semester 1)
Firefighting 2 (Semester 2)
Course Length: 1 year
Students must be at least 16 years old before the first day of class.
Students must have a physical exam completed by August 1st on the NHREC Physical Form.
Schedule
- AM VCTC schedule
- Year-long course for 2026-2027
- Mandatory training sessions outside of the school day to meet certification requirements
Instructor Contact Information
Name: Training Lt. Kevin McWhorter
Email:
School: 540-245-5002