Fire and Rescue Training
Sandhills Community College offers training for volunteer and professional fire fighters and rescue personnel at departments in Moore and Hoke Counties.
Training & Certification
Training consists of in-service training as well as proving state certification through the Office of the State Fire Marshal in North Carolina. Examples of classes are live burn training, arson detection, and hazardous materials classes. We also offer certification programs. All instructors are certified through the state of North Carolina; most hold professional or volunteer status with vast experience in fire and rescue.
Night and Weekend Classes
Night and Weekend Classes
Larry R Caddell Public Safety Training Center333 Niagara-Carthage Road
Carthage, NC
Weeknight classes will start at 7pm, unless otherwise noted.
Saturday classes will start at 8am and end as noted throughout the schedule.
| Class | Instructor | Proctor | Class Dates | Saturday Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation & Safety (16) | S Russell | Barker | February 4, 6, 8, 10 | S 2/8 8a-4p |
| Alarms & Communications (16) | Barker | February 12, 18, 20, 22 | S 2/22 8a-4p | |
| Fire Behavior (12) | Barker | February 24, 26 March 3, 5 | ||
| Building Construction (16) | S Russell | Barker | March 7, 9, 11, 17 | S 3/7 8a-4p |
| Personal Protective Equipment (20) | S Russell | J Richardson | March 19, 21, 23 25, 31 | S 3/21 8a-5p |
| Forcible Entry (12) | Barker | April 2, 4 | S 4/4 8a-6p | |
| Ropes (12) | Barker | April 6, 8, 14, 16 | ||
| Rescue (20) | J Richardson | April 18, 20, 22, 28, 30 | S 4/18 8a-5p | |
| Portable Extinguishers (8) | J Richardson | May 2 | S 5/2 8a-5p | |
| Ladders (16) | Barker | May 4, 6, 12, 14, 16 | S 5/16 8a-12p | |
| Ventilation (20) | S Russell | J Richardson | May 18, 20, 26, 28, 30 | S 5/30 8a-5p |
| Water Supplies (20) | Barker | June 1, 3, 9 ,11, 13 | S 6/13 8a-5p | |
| Hose, Streams, & Appliance (20) | Barker | |||
| Sprinklers (16) | Barker | July 7, 9, 11, 13 | S 7/11 8a-4p | |
| Loss Control (16) | July 15, 21, 23, 25 | S 7/25 8a-4p | ||
| Fire Life Safety Preparedness (12) | Barker | July 27, 29 August 4, 6 | ||
| Mayday (8) | J Richardson | Barker | August 8 | S 8/8 8a-5p |
| Safety & Survival (16) | August 10, 12, 18, 20, 22 | S 8/22 8a-12p | ||
| Emergency Medical Care (12) | S Russell | August 24, 26 September 1, 3 | ||
| Fire Control (36) | September 9, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 29 October 1, 3 | S 9/ 19 8a-5p, S 10/3 8a-4p | ||
| Haz-Mat Level 1 Responder (38) | Barker | October 5, 7, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 27, 29, 31 | S 10/17 8a-5p, S 10/31 8a-3p | |
| TIMS (4) | November 2 (6p-10p) |
Contact
Michelle Bauer
Director of Public Safety & Fire/Rescue
910.695.3774
123 Van Dusen Hall
bauerm@sandhills.edu