CVCC Fire & Rescue

Just a quick reminder for CVCC Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Fire Protection Technology, and Public Safety Administration Students....

The classroom is ready for our twelve new Cadets. CVCC Fire Academy Class 26-2 starts their journey tomorrow morning at 8:00.

🚨 Fall 2026 First Mini-Mester Registration Is Coming Soon!
Classes start August 13, 2026.
Take the next step in your public safety career with flexible, career-focused degree pathways designed for working professionals.
CVCC will be offering every major course in our Emergency Management, Fire Protection Technology, and Public Safety Administration programs during the Fall 2026 first mini-mester.
Degree pathways include:
🚒 AAS Fire Protection Technology
🌪️ AAS Emergency Management
🚔 AAS Public Safety Administration – Emergency and Fire Management Services
🚓 AAS Public Safety Administration – Law Enforcement Services
📞 AAS Public Safety Administration - 911 Telecommunications Services
Why choose CVCC Public Safety?
✅ Every major course offered
✅ No textbooks required
✅ No cost for major courses
✅ Students only pay for general education courses
✅ Flexible online options built around shift work and busy schedules
✅ Degree pathways designed for firefighters, emergency managers, law enforcement officers, telecommunicators, and public safety leaders
✅ Credit may be available for approved public safety training and certifications
✅ You may already be closer to a degree than you think
Whether you are starting fresh, returning to finish, preparing for promotion, or building a stronger future in public safety, CVCC is ready to help you move forward.
📲 Scan the QR code below for more information.
Once you complete the QR code form, a member of our team will contact you, help you understand your options, assist with registration, and answer any questions you have.
Your training. Your experience. Your next step.
Let CVCC help you turn your public safety service into a degree.

🚒 Fire Instructor I – Hybrid Certification Course
A few seats are still available!

Strong instructors build strong firefighters.

CVCC Fire & Rescue is offering a Fire Instructor I Hybrid Certification Course for experienced fire service professionals who are ready to move from doing the job to teaching, mentoring, and developing the next generation of firefighters.

📍 Training Location
CVCC Main Campus – CAD Building

🗓 Course Schedule – Hybrid Format

In-Person Sessions:
July 9 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
July 30 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Students must attend both in-person class days to sit for the certification exam.

Online Coursework:
Completed between in-person sessions.

Lead Instructor:
Dr. Rusty Graham

✅ Preregistration Required
Students should preregister using the QR code provided in this announcement.

New students need to complete both preregistration steps.
Current students only need to complete the form with the class title.

✅ NC OSFM Certification Requirements
Participants must meet the following requirements to pursue Fire Instructor I certification:

Minimum age of 21
High school diploma or GED
TIMS / FIP-7000 completed
Three or more years of certified experience as one of the following:
Firefighter
Hazardous Materials Operations Responder
Fire & Life Safety Educator

⚠️ Important OSFM Notes
Individuals who do not yet meet the full three-year experience requirement may attend the course but must retake the course once eligibility is met.

Completion of Fire Instructor I does not automatically authorize instruction in certification programs. Discipline-specific qualification steps are still required.

🎓 Course Topics Include
Adult learning and instructional methodology
Training safety and risk management
Lesson plan development and documentation
Student evaluation, coaching, and mentorship
Ethical, professional, and safety-focused instructor conduct

🚀 Ideal Candidates
This course is designed for fire service professionals who are ready to:

Lead with integrity and professionalism
Train, develop, and inspire new firefighters
Strengthen the fire service through education
Build a legacy of service and mentorship

📩 Questions or Additional Information
Email: [email protected]

Seats are limited, and only a few spots remain. Scan the QR code to preregister today.

The next generation of firefighters will rise to the level of those who train them.

Thank to Hickory Fire Department for bringing your SAFER Camp out to the CVCC Dale Earnhardt Regional Innovation Complex to drive our simulators. Contact us if you too would like to bring your agency out for some driver's training.

🚒 Fire Instructor I – Hybrid Certification Course

Strong instructors build strong firefighters.

CVCC Fire & Rescue is offering a Fire Instructor I Hybrid Certification Course for experienced fire service professionals who are ready to move from doing the job to teaching, mentoring, and developing the next generation of firefighters.

📍 Training Location
CVCC Main Campus – CAD Building

🗓 Course Schedule – Hybrid Format

In-Person Sessions:
July 9 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
July 30 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Students must attend both in-person class days to sit for the certification exam.

Online Coursework:
Completed between in-person sessions.

Lead Instructor:
Dr. Rusty Graham

✅ Preregistration Required
Students should preregister using the QR code provided in this announcement.

✅ NC OSFM Certification Requirements

Participants must meet the following requirements to pursue Fire Instructor I certification:

Minimum age of 21
High school diploma or GED
TIMS / FIP-7000 completed
Three or more years of certified experience as one of the following:

Firefighter
Hazardous Materials Operations Responder
Fire & Life Safety Educator

⚠️ Important OSFM Notes

Individuals who do not yet meet the full three-year experience requirement may attend the course but must retake the course once eligibility is met.

Completion of Fire Instructor I does not automatically authorize instruction in certification programs. Discipline-specific qualification steps are still required.

🎓 Course Topics Include

Adult learning and instructional methodology
Training safety and risk management
Lesson plan development and documentation
Student evaluation, coaching, and mentorship
Ethical, professional, and safety-focused instructor conduct

🚀 Ideal Candidates

This course is designed for fire service professionals who are ready to:

Lead with integrity and professionalism
Train, develop, and inspire new firefighters
Strengthen the fire service through education
Build a legacy of service and mentorship

📩 Questions or Additional Information
Email: [email protected]

Seats are limited. Scan the QR code to preregister today. New students need to do both, current students only need to do the one with the class title.

The next generation of firefighters will rise to the level of those who train them.