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Sep 21 2026 - Sep 23 2026 0800-1700 NIMS 300 - Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
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Location: GTCC Greensboro Campus Building W2 Address: 3501 E. Wendover Ave Greensboro, NC 27405 Last day class 0800-1300NIMS – Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (IS300) is a 24-hour course that describes the incident and event management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the Incident Command System. It also describes how the NIMS command and management component supports the management of expanding incidents. Students will implement the incident management system process on simulated Type 3 incidents and develop an incident action plan GTCC Greensboro Room 152C Curtis Teague21 0 20 3
Sep 21 2026 - Sep 25 2026 0800-1700 FIP 3624 Pumps Hydraulics & Water Supply
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 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 Room 107 Gerardo Olvera40 0 25 8
Sep 24 2026 - Sep 25 2026 0800-1700 NIMS 400 - Advanced ICS Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents
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Location: GTCC Greensboro Campus Building W2 Address: 3501 E. Wendover Ave Greensboro, NC 27405NIMS – Advanced ICS Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents (IS400) is a 16-hour course that is intended to provide training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). It is designed for senior public safety personnel and will provide information on how they are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity. GTCC Greensboro Room 152 C Curtis Teague16 1 20 0
Sep 24 2026 - Oct 28 2026 Varies FIP - 2152 Fire Protection Law
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This is a condensed, fast-paced course. You will be able to receive college credit for completing this 4-week, 100% online course. Textbook for Course: Legal Aspects of Emergency Services, 2nd Ed., ISBN: 9781284227970 This course covers fire protection law as referenced in NFPA standard 1. Topics include legal terms, contracts, liability, review of case histories, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss laws, codes, and ordinances as they relate to fire protection. Online Room OL Jeff Bostian 48 0 35 8
Sep 24 2026 - Oct 28 2026 Varies FIP - 2221 Advanced Fire Fighting Strategies
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This is a condensed, fast-paced course. You will be able to receive college credit for completing this 4-week, 100% online course. Textbook for Course:Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground, 4th Ed., ISBN: 978-0-13-444264-8 (Chapters 7 - 11) This course covers command-level operations for multi-company/agency operations involving fire and non-fire emergencies. Topics include advanced use of the Incident Command System(ICS), advanced incident analysis, command-level fire operations, and control of both manmade and natural major disasters. Upon completion, students should be able to describe proper and accepted systems for the mitigation of emergencies at the level of overall scene command. Online Room OL Chris Hicks 48 9 35 0
Sep 24 2026 - Oct 28 2026 Varies FIP - 2240 Fire Service Supervision
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This is a condensed, fast-paced course. You will be able to receive college credit for completing this 4-week, 100% online course. Textbook for Course: Fire Officer Principles and Practice, 4th Ed., ISBN: 978-1-284-19008-3 (Chapters 1 – 8)This course covers supervisory skills and practices in the fire protection field. Topics include the supervisor's job, supervision skills, the changing work environment, managing change, organizing for results, discipline and grievances, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of effective fire service supervision, meeting elements of NFPA 1021. Online Room OL Kirk Daniels 48 0 35 4
Sep 24 2026 - Oct 28 2026 Varies FIP - 2132 Building Construction
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This is a condensed, fast-paced course. You will be able to receive college credit for completing this 4-week, 100% online course. Textbook for Course: Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, 6th Ed., ISBN: 9781284177312 This course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction, including residential and commercial, as impacted by fire conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, fire resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction and their positive or negative aspects as related to fire conditions. Online Room OL Chris Hunt48 0 35 10
Oct 03 2026 - Oct 06 2026 8-5 FIP 7001 Emergency Medical Care (EMC)
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Saturday Class 10/3Co-requisite(s) fore Firefighter I&II ERTC3 Room 107 P. Nelson14 18 25 0
Oct 05 2026 - Oct 08 2026 0800-1700 FIP 3625 Pumps Sprinklers, Standpipes, Maintenance & Testing
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Class each day 0800-1700 with the final day 10/8 being half a day.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 Room 107 Gerardo Olvera30 0 25 6
Oct 08 2026 - Oct 29 2026 1800-2200 FIP 3049 Fireground Ops 9 (Fire Control)
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Saturday Classes 10/17, 10/24Fire Control Chapters 17, 21, 23 Text Reference: Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, 4th Edition ERTC3 Room 107 Perry Hall44 18 25 0
Oct 12 2026 - Dec 11 2026 Varies FIP 4905 - Chemistry of Hazardous Materials Online
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This online course has one mandatory demonstration day, December 5th, time TBA. Registration for this online course will close September 25, 2026.This course provides an in-depth understanding of the chemical properties and behaviors of hazardous materials. Designed for individuals seeking certification as HazMat Technicians, the curriculum covers the identification, classification, and safe handling of hazardous substances. Students will learn about chemical reactions, toxicology, and the environmental impact of hazardous materials. Practical exercises and case studies will enhance the theoretical knowledge, preparing participants for real-world scenarios in hazardous materials management and emergency response. Online/ERTC 3 Room OL Tyler Hoke 80 18 40 0
Nov 09 2026 - Dec 09 2026 Varies FIP - 2128 Detection & Investigation
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This is a condensed, fast-paced course. You will be able to receive college credit for completing this 4-week, 100% online course. Textbook for Course: Fire Investigator: Principles and Practice, 6th Ed., ISBN: 9781284247053 This course covers procedures for determining the origin and cause of accidental and incendiary fires referenced in NFPA standard 921. Topics include collection and preservation of evidence, detection and determination of accelerants, courtroom procedure and testimony, and documentation of the fire scene. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a competent fire investigation and present those findings to appropriate officials or equivalent. Online Room OL Jeff Bostian 48 0 35 2
Nov 09 2026 - Dec 09 2026 Varies EPT - 2140 Emergency Management
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This is a condensed, fast-paced course. You will be able to receive college credit for completing this 4-week, 100% online course. Textbook for Course: Introduction to Emergency Management, 7th Ed. ISBN: 978-0-128-17138-4 This course covers the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics include organizing for emergency management, coordinating for community resources, public sector liability, and the roles of government agencies at all levels. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of comprehensive emergency management and the integrated emergency management system. Online Room OL Chris Hicks 48 6 35 0
Nov 09 2026 - Dec 09 2026 Varies FIP - 2228 Local Government Finance
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This is a condensed, fast-paced course. You will be able to receive college credit for completing this 4-week, 100% online course. Textbook for Course: The Basics of Public Budgeting and Financial Management, 5th Ed., ISBN: 978-1-5381-8403-5 This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies, statutory requirements, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of finance as it applies to the operations of a department. Online Room OL Jenna Daniels 48 0 35 16
Nov 30 2026 - Dec 03 2026 0800-1700 FIP 3719 Fire Officer II
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Last day ends at 1200.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 Greensboro Training Center 1510 N Church St. Room Trn Curtis Teague28 2 20 0
Dec 14 2026 - Dec 18 2026 0800-1800 FIP 3812 - Fire Instructor II
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 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. Greensboro Training Center 1510 N Church St. Room Trn Curtis Teague45 2 20 0
Jan 12 2027 - Jan 28 2027 1800-2200 FIP 3040 FF General and Communications
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Tuesday and Thursday dates as follows: January 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28NFPA 1001 Firefighter General and Communications ERTC 3 Room 103 TBD24 20 20 0
Jan 25 2027 - Jan 27 2027 0800-1700 NIMS 300 - Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
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Location: GTCC High Point Campus - last day 0800-1300NIMS – Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (IS300) is a 24-hour course that describes the incident and event management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the Incident Command System. It also describes how the NIMS command and management component supports the management of expanding incidents. Students will implement the incident management system process on simulated Type 3 incidents and develop an incident action plan GTCC High Point Campus Room TBA Curtis Teague21 19 20 0
Jan 28 2027 - Jan 29 2027 0800-1700 NIMS 400 - Advanced ICS Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents
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Location: GTCC High Point CampusNIMS – Advanced ICS Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents (IS400) is a 16-hour course that is intended to provide training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). It is designed for senior public safety personnel and will provide information on how they are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity. GTCC High Point Campus Room TBA Curtis Teague16 19 20 0
Feb 01 2027 - Feb 05 2027 0800-1700 FIP 3718 Fire Officer I
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Location: TBANFPA 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 TBA Room TBA Curtis Teague40 20 20 0
Feb 02 2027 - Feb 18 2027 Tu/Th 1800-2200 FIP 3041 Fireground Ops 1
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Tuesdays and Thursday dates as follows: February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25Firefighter Safety and Health and Wellness ERTC 3 Room 107 TBD24 20 20 0
Feb 08 2027 - Feb 12 2027 0800-1700 FIP 3626 Aerial Apparatus Series
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 NFPA 1002, 2017 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications ERTC 3 Room 107 G. Olvera40 21 25 0
Feb 22 2027 - Feb 25 2027 0800-1700 FIP 3811 Fire Instructor I
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Monday-Wednesday 0800-1700; Thursday 0800-1600Performance 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. TBA Room TBA Curtis Teague31 17 20 0
Feb 23 2027 - Mar 11 2027 Tu/Th 1800-2200; Sat. 0800-1700 FIP 3042 Fireground Ops 2
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Tuesday and Thursday evenings with 1 Saturday. Dates as follows: February 23, 25, 27, March 2, 4, 9, 11. PPE ERTC 3 Room 107 TBD33 20 20 0
Mar 08 2027 - Mar 29 2027 0800-1700 FIP 3622 D/O Pumps
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Class dates are as follows: March 8-12; March 22-26, March 29NFPA 1002, 2017 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications. ERTC 3 Room 107 G. Olvera88 25 25 0
Mar 16 2027 - Apr 01 2027 Tu/Th 1800-2200; Sat. 0800-1700 FIP 3043 Fireground Ops 3
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Tuesday and Thursday evenings with 1 Saturday. Dates are as follows: March 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 30, April 1Portable Extinguishers, Building Construction, and Fire Behavior ERTC 3 Room 107 TBD33 20 20 0
May 17 2027 - May 21 2027 0800-1800 FIP 3812 - Fire Instructor II
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Location: TBANFPA 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. TBA Room TBA Curtis Teague45 19 20 0
Jun 07 2027 - Jun 10 2027 0800-1700 FIP 3719 Fire Officer II
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Monday-Wednesday 0800-1700; Thursday 0800-1200 Location: TBAPerformance 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 TBA Room TBA Curtis Teague28 20 20 0
Jul 01 2027 - Jul 02 2027 0800-1700 NFA: New Fire Chief - Challenging Issues
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Address: 4108 Presbyterian Rd Greensboro, NC 27406This 2-day course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary for the first-time fire chief or chief officer who desires a leadership position in their department. This course addresses critical knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibilities of a fire chief. Topics covered include: Local politics and the role of the chief officer. Liability and risk management. Resources and items of knowledge needed to become a first-time leader in a new position in an agency. Alamance Community Fire Dept Room Trn Curtis Teague16 25 25 0
Jul 06 2027 - Jul 07 2027 0800-1700 NFA: New Fire Chief Administrative Issues
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Address: 4108 Presbyterian Rd Greensboro, NC 27406The goal of this 2-day course is to provide students with the managerial, administrative, and leadership skills and awareness necessary for new or recently appointed or elected chiefs to effectively meet their obligations of the position. Alamance Community Fire Dept Room Trn Curtis Teague16 25 25 0
Jul 08 2027 - Jul 09 2027 0800-1700 NFA: New Fire Chief Contemporary Issues
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Address: 4108 Presbyterian Rd Greensboro, NC 27406This 2-day course will develop the managerial, leadership, and contemporary issues and awareness skills necessary for newly appointed or elected fire chiefs to effectively meet their obligations. This course will help to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for them to perform effectively now and in the future. Alamance Community Fire Dept Room Trn Curtis Teague16 25 25 0
Jul 19 2027 - Jul 20 2027 0800-1700 NFA Leadership - Creating Environments for Professional Growth
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Location: TBAThis day course gives the supervisor the essential leadership skills and tools to perform effectively in the fire and emergency medical services (EMS) environment. The course includes concepts related to a successful transition to supervisory and leadership roles, including concepts of adaptive leadership; change management; active followership; effective communication, including difficult conversations and advocacy-inquiry-based dialogue; ethics; authority; power; decision-making; and active engagement through the development of a personal plan. TBA Room TBA Curtis Teague16 21 25 0
Jul 21 2027 - Jul 22 2027 0800-1700 FIP 3518 Leadership Perspectives
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NFA Leadership in Supervision-Perspectives in Thinking Location: TBAPerspectives in Thinking TBA Room TBA Curtis Teague16 23 25 0
Jul 23 2027 - Jul 26 2027 0800-1700 FIP 3519 Leadership Frameworks
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NFA Leadership in Supervision-Frameworks to Success Class dates are Friday 7/23 & Monday 7/26 Location: TBAFramework to Success TBA Room TBA Curtis Teague16 21 25 0
Aug 16 2027 - Aug 20 2027 0800-1700 FIP 3718 Fire Officer I
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Location: TBANFPA 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 TBA Room TBA Curtis Teague40 17 20 0
Sep 07 2027 - Sep 10 2027 0800-1700 FIP 3811 Fire Instructor I
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Tuesday-Thursday 0800-1700; Friday 0800-1600 Location: TBAPerformance 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. TBA Room TBA Curtis Teague31 20 20 0
Sep 20 2027 - Sep 22 2027 0800-1700 NIMS 300 - Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
Reserve Seat
Address: 3505 E. Wendover Ave. Greensboro, NC 27405 Monday-Tuesday 0800-1700; Wednesday 0800-1300NIMS – Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (IS300) is a 24-hour course that describes the incident and event management process for supervisors and expanding incidents as prescribed by the Incident Command System. It also describes how the NIMS command and management component supports the management of expanding incidents. Students will implement the incident management system process on simulated Type 3 incidents and develop an incident action plan GTCC Greensboro Campus Room TBA Curtis Teague21 20 20 0
Sep 23 2027 - Sep 24 2027 0800-1700 NIMS 400 - Advanced ICS Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents
Reserve Seat
Address: 3505 E. Wendover Ave. Greensboro, NC 27405NIMS – Advanced ICS Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents (IS400) is a 16-hour course that is intended to provide training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). It is designed for senior public safety personnel and will provide information on how they are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity. GTCC Greensboro Campus Room TBA Curtis Teague16 20 20 0
Nov 29 2027 - Dec 02 2027 0800-1700 FIP 3719 Fire Officer II
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3505 E. Wendover Ave. Greensboro, NC 27405 Dates and times are: Monday-Wednesday 0800-1700; Thursday 0800-1200Performance 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 GTCC Greensboro Campus Room TBA Curtis Teague28 20 20 0
Dec 13 2027 - Dec 17 2027 0800-1800 FIP 3812 - Fire Instructor II
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Address: 3505 E. Wendover Ave. Greensboro, NC 27405NFPA 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. GTCC Greensboro Campus Room TBA Curtis Teague45 20 20 0