Public Safety
Course Descriptions

Firefighter Technology I

This course covers part of the NC Firefighter certification modules required for all Firefighters in North Carolina. The modules include Orientation, Communications, Health and Safety, PPE, Building Construction, Portable Extinguishers, Fire Behavior, Tools and Forcible Entry, and Loss Control. English language arts are reinforced.

 

Firefighter Technology II

Prerequisite - Firefighter Technology I

This course covers part of the NC Firefighter certification modules required for all firefighters in North Carolina. The modules include: Ladders, Ventilation, Ropes and Knots, Search and Rescue, Water Supplies and Hose and Streams and Appliances, and Emergency Medical Care. This course prepares students for the North Carolina firefighter certification modules. English language arts are reinforced.

 

Firefighter Technology III (Honors)

Prerequisite or Co-requisite - Firefighter Technology II

This course covers part of the NC Firefighter certification modules required for all firefighters in North Carolina. The modules include: Rescue, Fire Detection and Suppression Systems, Fire and Life Safety Initiatives, Mayday, HM (HAZMAT) Ops, and TIMS. This course prepares students for the North Carolina firefighter certification modules. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. English language arts are reinforced.