2023-2024 Surry Community College Catalog 
  
    May 20, 2024  
2023-2024 Surry Community College Catalog

Firefighter Workforce Career Certificate


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Course Description

This certification covers the NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, Current Edition. Additional information: https://surry.edu/areas-of-study/workforce-training/law-public-safety

Program Learning Outcomes

Firefighter students will:

  • Learn to operate safely and effectively on an emergency incident.
  • Participate as a member of a team to mitigate and control various emergency incidents.
  • Perform the duties of a Firefighter in the State of North Carolina.

Employment Opportunities

Upon completion of this certification, individuals will be able to function and apply for positions as a credentialed firefighter in the State of North Carolina.

Instructional Format

Classroom and hands on skills

Contact

Ian K. Harrell
Email: harrelli@surry.edu
Phone: (336) 386-3403

Fire Fighter Certification Career and College Promise


  • FIP - 3031 Firefighter Block 1
    • This course includes General and Communications, Fireground Operations 1, Fireground Operations 2, Fireground Operations 3, and Fireground Operations 4.
  • FIP - 3032 Firefighter Block 2
    • This course includes Firegrounds Operations 5, Fireground Operations 6, Fireground Operations 7, Fireground Operations 8, and Emergency Medical Care.
  • FIP - 3033 Firefighter Block 3
    • This course includes Rescue Operations 1, Fire & Life Safety Initiatives, Safety & Survival.

*Note: The College and Career Promise pathway does not include Fireground Operations 9. Students must be 18 years of age prior to beginning Fireground Operations 9.

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