| Date and Time | Title | Important Information | Description | Location | Instructor | Hours | Available/Capacity/Waitlist |
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Nov 22 2024
-
Nov 22 2024
9am-11am
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GTCC Instructor Meeting
Reserve Seat
| This will be held in the Public Safety Building | This is only for current GTCC Fire Instructors. |
Public Safety - Jamestown Campus
Room
109
| Matt Thorpe | 2 |
15 25 0
|
|
Nov 25 2024
-
Nov 25 2024
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3716 Chief 101
Reserve Seat
| | This course is designed to apprise chief officers of the various aspects and complexities surrounding the operations and organization of North Carolina Fire departments. Emphasis will be placed on ratings and inspections, NFIRS reporting, prevention and relief funds, grant programs, basic line of duty death information, various state associations, and an overview of chief officer expectations in North Carolina. This class will satisfy the 9S insurance inspection criteria specified by the North Carolina Administrative Code. This course should be offered consistent with the current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. |
6415 Airport Parkway
Room
Trn
| Curtis Teague | 8 |
11 25 0
|
|
Dec 09 2024
-
Dec 13 2024
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3718 Fire Officer I
Reserve Seat
| M-F 8am-5pm | NFPA 1021, 2020 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Fire Officer I Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Reference Material
Fire Officer I and II – IFSTA Company Officer
IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer (Sixth Edition) ISBN: 978-0-87939-650-3
Pre-requisite(s)
The candidate must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Firefighter certified for three years
Instructor I certified
|
Airport FD
Room
Trn
| Curtis Teague | 40 |
0 20 0
|
|
Dec 10 2024
-
Dec 10 2024
9am-5pm
|
Tactical Thermal Imaging - Speaker Series
Reserve Seat
| THE DATES HAVE BEEN UPDATED - THESE ARE THE CORRECT DATES
Speaker series event by Chief Andy Starnes from Insight Fire Training. | Power of heat, types of thermography, tips for success, and application examples. |
GTCC Applied Technologies Auditorium
Room
Aud
| Andrew Starnes - Insight Training | 7 |
150 200 0
|
|
Dec 11 2024
-
Dec 11 2024
9am-5pm
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Tactical Thermal Imaging - Company Officer
Reserve Seat
| THE DATES HAVE BEEN UPDATED - THESE ARE THE CORRECT DATES
Speaker series event by John Lightly of Insight Fire Training. | Roles and responsibilities, size-up, crew direction, and thermal data interpretation. |
GTCC Applied Technologies Auditorium
Room
Aud
| John Lightly | 7 |
142 200 0
|
|
Jan 06 2025
-
Dec 05 2025
6pm-10pm
|
2025 Night Academy
Reserve Seat
| This is an interest registration only. | This is an interest registration only. The class will include all Firefighter I and II classes beginning in January. |
GTCC Fire Training Center
Room
107
| Various | 500 |
21 25 0
|
|
Jan 06 2025
-
Jan 10 2025
8am-5pm
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FIP 3718 Fire Officer I
Reserve Seat
| | NFPA 1021, 2020 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Fire Officer I Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Reference Material
Fire Officer I and II – IFSTA Company Officer
IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer (Sixth Edition) ISBN: 978-0-87939-650-3
Pre-requisite(s)
The candidate must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Firefighter certified for three years
Instructor I certified
|
Pincroft-Sedfefield 24 2239 Bishop Rd. Greensnsbor
Room
Trn
| Curtis Teague | 40 |
27 30 0
|
|
Jan 13 2025
-
Feb 01 2025
8am-5pm
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Branding in the Fire Industry - Hybrid
Reserve Seat
| This is a hybrid course offering - Feb 1st will be the only Face-to-Face class. | This class provides a larger concept of what public relations and communications need to be to be successful. Topics included are consistent communication, department communications structure for success,
Objective 1: Create a branding document for yourself, your team, or your department to reference when it comes to content creation or release.
Objective 2: Create a successful communications plan from which the department can reference or build a GOG.
Objective 3: Understand the most significant mistakes fire departments have made regarding forward-facing communications versus the most successful (let the audience talk out what departments they like and why – hit on specifics of what they like about them).
Object 4: Challenge the class to take on a new mindset of quality over quantity by referencing known marketing and communication statistics about generations.
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Online/ERTC 3
Room
107
| Victorian Strobel | 40 |
20 20 0
|
|
Jan 22 2025
-
Jan 31 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3626 Aerial Apparatus Series
Reserve Seat
| Class will run 8-5 on the 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30. The 31st will run from 8am-12pm | NFPA 1002, 2017 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator
Professional Qualifications |
ERTC 3
Room
107
| Gerardo Olvera | 60 |
0 25 4
|
|
Feb 10 2025
-
Mar 01 2025
8am-5pm
|
Social Media 101 - Hybrid
Reserve Seat
| This is a hybrid course offering - March 1st will be the only Face-to-Face class. | This class is perfect for social media managers who are new to their role or have only basic knowledge of platform use. It is also an introductory class for anyone interested in learning more about properly using specific platforms to reach certain audiences. Knowing the basics of social media can help whether you are looking to recruit more effectively, educate larger audiences in your community, or be prepared to reach out during an emergency.
Objective 1: Create a social media password/username storage document.
Objective 2: Learn how to pull analytics on all platforms to measure success.
Objective 3: Know what can and cannot be counted for accreditation or ISO.
Objective 4: Walk away with a submitted document for a free CANVA account.
|
Online/ERTC 3
Room
107
| Victorian Strobel | 40 |
19 20 0
|
|
Feb 10 2025
-
Feb 14 2025
830am-530pm
|
FIP 3812 - Fire Instructor II
Reserve Seat
| | NFPA 1041, 2019 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. After successfully completing this course, candidates will receive the Fire Instructor II Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification. |
6415 Airport Parkway
Room
Trn
| Mark Schmitt | 38 |
18 25 0
|
|
Feb 10 2025
-
Feb 13 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3811 Fire Instructor I
Reserve Seat
| | Performance Standard
NFPA 1041, 2019 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Fire Instructor I Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Reference Material
IFSTA - Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition
Pre-requisite(s)
The candidate must be at least 21 years of age
The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Firefighter, Technical Rescuer, HazMat Ops, or FLSE certified for three years.
**As of August 2020, the Certification Board requires that candidates MUST meet the prerequisite of being certified for three years in Firefighter, Technical Rescuer, HazMat Ops, or FLSE BEFORE taking Fire Instructor I. |
Pincroft-Sedfefield 24 2239 Bishop Rd. Greensnsbor
Room
Trn
| Curtis Teague | 31 |
28 30 0
|
|
Mar 03 2025
-
Mar 22 2025
8am-5pm
|
Social Media 2.0 - Hybrid
Reserve Seat
| This is a hybrid course offering - March 22nd will be the only Face-to-Face class. | This class serves as a second step for social media managers looking to advance their knowledge and skills. This class offers advanced content creation around video and photos. Additionally, this class dives into tips for successful angles and trending content.
Objective 1: Create at least two recruitment or educational videos using mobile apps (Canva and/or Capcut).
Objective 2: Learn how to pull analytics on these platforms for success or failure measurement.
Objective 3: Discuss trending audio and the dos/don’ts of platform use.
Objective 4: Forward-facing inclusion integrated into content.
|
Online/ERTC 3
Room
107
| Victorian Strobel | 40 |
20 20 0
|
|
Mar 10 2025
-
Mar 10 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3716 Chief 101
Reserve Seat
| | This course is designed to apprise chief officers of the various aspects and complexities surrounding the operations and organization of North Carolina Fire departments. Emphasis will be placed on ratings and inspections, NFIRS reporting, prevention and relief funds, grant programs, basic line of duty death information, various state associations, and an overview of chief officer expectations in North Carolina. This class will satisfy the 9S insurance inspection criteria specified by the North Carolina Administrative Code. This course should be offered consistent with the current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. |
Pleasant Garden FD 4814 Pleasant Garden Rd
Room
Trn
| Curtis Teague | 8 |
23 25 0
|
|
Mar 10 2025
-
Mar 14 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3623 Pumps Introduction/ Basic Operations
Reserve Seat
| | Performance Standard
NFPA 1002, 2017 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. 40-48 hours
1 of 3 courses that lead to the Driver Operator Pumps Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Reference Material IFSTA- Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/ Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition
Pre-requisite(s) The candidate must be at least 18 years of age
The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000) Certification, Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification, Firefighter Certification |
ERTC 3
Room
109
| Gerardo Olvera | 40 |
25 25 0
|
|
Mar 17 2025
-
Mar 21 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3624 Pumps Hydraulics & Water Supply
Reserve Seat
| | Performance Standard
NFPA 1002, 2017 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. 40-48 hours
1 of 3 courses that lead to the Driver Operator Pumps Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Reference Material IFSTA- Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/ Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition
Pre-requisite(s) The candidate must be at least 18 years of age
The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000) Certification, Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification, Firefighter Certification |
ERTC 3
Room
109
| Gerardo Olvera | 40 |
24 25 0
|
|
Mar 17 2025
-
Apr 05 2025
8am-5pm
|
Community Risk Reduction Workshop - Hybrid
Reserve Seat
| This is a hybrid course offering - April 5th will be the only Face-to-Face class. | If you are an understaffed and overworked F&LS Educator, this class is perfect for you. This class dives deeper into the necessary steps of using your community partners to meet your educational goals. By using strategy, communication, and organization, you can meet your education requirements. This class is built to help you streamline your efforts in the community by using existing partners.
Objective 1: Identify community risks associated with jurisdiction.
Objective 2: Offer and complete a community partner Excel sheet to fill out identifying and acknowledging community partners associated with each risk.
Objective 3: Identify what the partners are doing to mitigate the risk and document it.
|
Online/ERTC 3
Room
107
| Victorian Strobel | 40 |
17 20 0
|
|
Mar 24 2025
-
Mar 28 2025
830am-530pm
|
FIP 3719 Fire Officer II
Reserve Seat
| Class Dates 3/24, 3/25, 3/27, 3/28 | Performance Standard
NFPA 1021, 2020 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Fire Officer II Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Reference Material
Fire Officer I and II – IFSTA Company Officer
IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer (Sixth Edition)
ISBN: 978-0-87939-650-3
Pre-requisite(s)
The candidate must be at least 23 years of age
The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Firefighter I & II certified for five years
Fire Officer I certified
Instructor I certified |
6415 Airport Parkway
Room
Trn
| Mark Schmitt | 28 |
19 25 0
|
|
Mar 24 2025
-
Mar 27 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3625 Pumps Sprinklers, Standpipes, Maintenance & Testing
Reserve Seat
| | Performance Standard
NFPA 1002, 2017 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. 30-36 hours
1 of 3 courses that lead to the Driver Operator Pumps Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Reference Material IFSTA- Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/ Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition
Pre-requisite(s) The candidate must be at least 18 years of age
The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000) Certification, Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification, Firefighter Certification |
ERTC 3
Room
109
| Gerardo Olvera | 30 |
24 25 0
|
|
Mar 29 2025
-
Apr 26 2025
Varies
|
FIP 4630 FLSE Level I - Hybrid
Reserve Seat
| | Hybrid Course
NFPA 1035, 2015 Standard Fire and Life Safety Educator Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4.
After successfully completing this course, candidates will receive the Fire & Life Safety Educator I Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification. |
McLeansville FD - 5326 Freidens Church Road
Room
Trn
| Brene Duggins | 36 |
24 25 0
|
|
Apr 22 2025
-
May 08 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3626 Aerial Apparatus Series
Reserve Seat
| The class will run 8-5 on April 22, 23, 24, 25 & May 5, 6, 7, 8. The 8th will run from 8am-12pm | NFPA 1002, 2017 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator
Professional Qualifications |
ERTC 3
Room
109
| Gerardo Olvera | 60 |
25 25 0
|
|
Jun 02 2025
-
Jun 05 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3811 Fire Instructor I
Reserve Seat
| | Performance Standard
NFPA 1041, 2019 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Fire Instructor I Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Reference Material
IFSTA - Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition
Pre-requisite(s)
The candidate must be at least 21 years of age
The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Firefighter, Technical Rescuer, HazMat Ops, or FLSE certified for three years.
**As of August 2020, the Certification Board requires that candidates MUST meet the prerequisite of being certified for three years in Firefighter, Technical Rescuer, HazMat Ops, or FLSE BEFORE taking Fire Instructor I. |
Public Safety - Jamestown Campus
Room
109
| Curtis Teague | 26 |
21 25 0
|
|
Jun 16 2025
-
Jun 20 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3623 Pumps Introduction/ Basic Operations
Reserve Seat
| | Performance Standard
NFPA 1002, 2017 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. 40-48 hours
1 of 3 courses that lead to the Driver Operator Pumps Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Reference Material IFSTA- Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/ Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition
Pre-requisite(s) The candidate must be at least 18 years of age
The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000) Certification, Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification, Firefighter Certification |
ERTC 3
Room
109
| Gerardo Olvera | 40 |
25 25 0
|
|
Jun 23 2025
-
Jun 27 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3624 Pumps Hydraulics & Water Supply
Reserve Seat
| | Performance Standard
NFPA 1002, 2017 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. 40-48 hours
1 of 3 courses that lead to the Driver Operator Pumps Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Reference Material IFSTA- Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/ Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition
Pre-requisite(s) The candidate must be at least 18 years of age
The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000) Certification, Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification, Firefighter Certification |
ERTC 3
Room
109
| Gerardo Olvera | 40 |
25 25 0
|
|
Jul 01 2025
-
Jul 08 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3625 Pumps Sprinklers, Standpipes, Maintenance & Testing
Reserve Seat
| 7/1, 7/2, 7/3, 7/8 | Performance Standard
NFPA 1002, 2017 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. 30-36 hours
1 of 3 courses that lead to the Driver Operator Pumps Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Reference Material IFSTA- Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/ Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition
Pre-requisite(s) The candidate must be at least 18 years of age
The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000) Certification, Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification, Firefighter Certification |
ERTC 3
Room
109
| Gerardo Olvera | 30 |
25 25 0
|
|
Jul 07 2025
-
Jul 11 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3718 Fire Officer I
Reserve Seat
| | NFPA 1021, 2020 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Fire Officer I Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Reference Material
Fire Officer I and II – IFSTA Company Officer
IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer (Sixth Edition) ISBN: 978-0-87939-650-3
Pre-requisite(s)
The candidate must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Firefighter certified for three years
Instructor I certified
|
Public Safety - Jamestown Campus
Room
109
| Curtis Teague | 36 |
24 25 0
|
|
Jul 21 2025
-
Aug 31 2025
Varies
|
FIP 4631 FLSE Level II
Reserve Seat
| | NFPA 1035, 2015 Standard Fire and Life Safety Educator Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. |
PSFD 2239 Bishop Road
Room
Trn
| Brene Duggins | 36 |
24 25 0
|
|
Sep 02 2025
-
Sep 05 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3719 Fire Officer II
Reserve Seat
| | Performance Standard
NFPA 1021, 2020 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5.
After successful completion of this course candidates will receive the Fire Officer II Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification.
Reference Material
Fire Officer I and II – IFSTA Company Officer
IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer (Sixth Edition)
ISBN: 978-0-87939-650-3
Pre-requisite(s)
The candidate must be at least 23 years of age
The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
TIMS (FIP 7000)
Firefighter I & II certified for five years
Fire Officer I certified
Instructor I certified |
Pleasant Garden FD 4814 Pleasant Garden Rd
Room
Trn
| Curtis Teague | 28 |
23 25 0
|
|
Sep 08 2025
-
Oct 05 2025
Varies
|
FIP 4632 FLSE Level III
Reserve Seat
| | NFPA 1035, 2015 Standard Fire and Life Safety Educator Professional Qualifications, Chapter 6. |
PSFD 2239 Bishop Road
Room
Trn
| Brene Duggins | 36 |
23 25 0
|
|
Sep 08 2025
-
Sep 08 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3716 Chief 101
Reserve Seat
| | This course is designed to apprise chief officers of the various aspects and complexities surrounding the operations and organization of North Carolina Fire departments. Emphasis will be placed on ratings and inspections, NFIRS reporting, prevention and relief funds, grant programs, basic line of duty death information, various state associations, and an overview of chief officer expectations in North Carolina. This class will satisfy the 9S insurance inspection criteria specified by the North Carolina Administrative Code. This course should be offered consistent with the current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. |
Summerfield FD, 7403 Summerfield Road
Room
Trn
| Curtis Teague | 8 |
25 25 0
|
|
Sep 22 2025
-
Sep 26 2025
8am-5pm
|
FIP 3812 - Fire Instructor II
Reserve Seat
| | NFPA 1041, 2019 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5. After successfully completing this course, candidates will receive the Fire Instructor II Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification. |
Pleasant Garden FD 4814 Pleasant Garden Rd
Room
Trn
| Curtis Teague | 38 |
24 25 0
|
|
Oct 26 2025
-
Nov 07 2025
Varies
|
FIP 4630 FLSE Level I - Hybrid
Reserve Seat
| | Hybrid Course
NFPA 1035, 2015 Standard Fire and Life Safety Educator Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4.
After successfully completing this course, candidates will receive the Fire & Life Safety Educator I Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification. |
GTCC Fire Training Center
Room
109
| Brene Duggins | 36 |
25 25 0
|