Firefighter Certification Courses

Preregistration is required for any firefighter and rescue certification courses listed below.

To register for these courses, contact:

Barbara Hunt
336.757.3055
bhunt@forsythtech.edu

Wesley Hutchins
336.757.3053
whutchins@forsythtech.edu

Larry Holloman
336.757.3056
lholloman@forsythtech.edu

Firefighter I/II - Day Certification Training Schedule 2013 at Forsyth Tech Northwest Forsyth Center (King, NC)

Class Day/Date   Subject/Practical Time/Hrs
FIP 3323 Tuesday 1/8/13 Orientation & Safety 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 1/10 Orientation & Safety 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 1/15 Orientation & Safety 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 1/17 Orientation & Safety 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 1/22 Practical & Written Exam 8:30 – 13:30 (5)
FIP 3304 Thursday 1/24 Fire Behavior 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 1/29 Fire Behavior 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 1/31 Fire Behavior Exam 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
FIP 3306 Tuesday 2/5 Personal Protective Equipment 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 2/7 Personal Protective Equipment 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 2/12 Personal Protective Equipment 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 2/14 Personal Protective Equipment - Exam 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
FIP 3305 Tuesday 2/19 Portable Extinguishers 8:30 – 11:30 (3)
  Thursday 2/21 Portable Extinguishers - Exam 8:30 – 11:30 (3)
FIP 3310 Tuesday 2/26 Ladders   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 2/28 Ladders   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 3/5 Ladders   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 3/7 Ladders - Practical & Written Exam 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
FIP 3307 Tuesday 3/12 Forcible Entry 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 3/14 Forcible Entry 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 3/19 Forcible Entry - Exam 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
FIP 3308 Tuesday 4/2 Ventilation   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 4/4 Ventilation   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 4/9 Ventilation   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 4/11 Ventilation   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 4/16 Ventilation   8:30 – 13:30 (5)
FIP 3311 Thursday 4/18 Hose, Nozzles, Appliances 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 4/23 Hose, Nozzles, Appliances 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 4/25 Hose, Nozzles, Appliances 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 4/30 Hose, Nozzles, Appliances 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 5/2 Hose, Nozzles Practical & Written Exam 8:30 – 13:30 (5)
FIP 3312 Tuesday 5/7 Foam Fire Streams 8:30 – 11:30 (3)
  Thursday 5/9 Foam Fire Streams - Exam 8:30 – 11:30 (3)
FIP 3314 Tuesday 5/14 Salvage   8:30 – 11:30 (3)
  Thursday 5/16 Salvage - Practical & Written Exam 8:30 – 11:30 (3)
FIP 3315 Tuesday 5/21 Overhaul   8:30 – 11:30 (3)
  Thursday 5/23 Overhaul - Practical & Written Exam 8:30 – 11:30 (3)
FIP 3318 Tuesday 5/28 Water Supplies 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 5/30 Water Supplies 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 6/4 Water Supplies 8:30 – 13:30 (5)
  Thursday 6/6 Water Supplies 8:30 – 13:30 (5)
FIP 3319 Tuesday 6/11 Sprinklers   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 6/13 Sprinklers   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 6/18 Sprinklers   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 6/20 Sprinklers - Exam 8:30 – 11:30 (3)
FIP 3322 Tuesday 7/9 Building Construction 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 7/11 Building Construction 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 7/16 Building Construction 8:30 – 13:30 (5)
FIP 3303 Thursday 7/18 Fire Alarms & Communications 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 7/23 Fire Alarms & Communications 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 7/25 Fire Alarms & Communications 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 7/30 Fire Alarms & Communications 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
FIP 3309 Thursday 8/1 Ropes   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 8/6 Ropes   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 8/8 Ropes - Practical & Written Exam 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
FIP 3317 Tuesday 8/13 Rescue   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 8/15 Rescue   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 8/20 Rescue   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 8/22 Rescue   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 8/27 Rescue   8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 8/29 Rescue - Practical & Written Exam 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
FIP 3321 Tuesday 9/3 Fire Prevention/Public Education 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 9/5 Fire Prevention/Public Education 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 9/10 Fire Prevention/Public Education 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 9/12 Fire Prevention/Public Education 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 9/17 Fire Prevention/Public Education 8:30 – 13:30 (5)
FIP 3313 Thursday 9/19 Fire Control 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 9/24 Fire Control 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 9/26 Fire Control 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 10/1 Fire Control 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 10/3 Fire Control 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 10/8 Fire Control 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 10/10 Fire Control 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 10/15 Fire Control 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 10/17 Fire Control 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
FIP 3351 Tuesday 10/22 Haz Mat Responder Level 1 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 10/24 Haz Mat Responder Level 1 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 10/29 Haz Mat Responder Level 1 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 10/31 Haz Mat Responder Level 1 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 11/5 Haz Mat Responder Level 1 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 11/7 Haz Mat Responder Level 1 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 11/12 Haz Mat Responder Level 1 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 11/14 Haz Mat Responder Level 1 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Tuesday 11/19 Haz Mat Responder Level 1 8:30 – 12:30 (4)
  Thursday 11/21 Haz Mat Responder Level 1 8:30 – 12:30 (4)

Firefighter I/II – Evening Certification Training Schedule 2013 at Forsyth Tech Northwest Forsyth Center (King, NC)

Class Day/Date Subject/Practical Time/Hrs.
FIP 3601 Tuesday 01/8/13 Emergency Vehicle Driving 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 1/9 EVD 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 1/10 EVD 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Saturday 1/12 EVD Practical 8:00 – 5:00 PM (8)
  Tuesday 1/15 EVD – Written Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3316 Wednesday 1/16 Emergency Medical Care 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 1/17 EMC 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 1/22 EMC 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 1/23 EMC 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 1/24 EMC – Written Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3323 Tuesday 1/29 Orientation & Safety 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 1/30 Orientation & Safety 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 1/31 Orientation & Safety 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 2/5 Orientation & Safety 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 2/6 Orientation & Safety 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Saturday 2/9 Practical and Written Exam 8:00 – 3:00 PM (6)
FIP 3304 Tuesday 2/12 Fire Behavior 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 2/13 Fire Behavior 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 2/14 Fire Behavior 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 2/19 Fire Behavior - Practical & Written Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3306 Wednesday 2/20 Personal Protective Equipment 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 2/21 PPE 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 2/26 PPE 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 2/27 PPE - Practical 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 2/28 PPE - Written Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3305 Tuesday 3/5 Portable Extinguishers 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 3/6 Extinguisher Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3310 Tuesday 3/12 Ladders 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 3/13 Ladders 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 3/14 Ladders 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Saturday 3/16 Ladders 8:00 – 3:00 PM (6)
FIP 3307 Tuesday 3/19 Forcible Entry 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 3/20 Forcible Entry 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 3/21 Forcible Entry 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Saturday 3/23 Forcible Entry – Practical/Exam 8:00 – 11:00 AM (3)
FIP 3308 Tuesday 4/2 Ventilation 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 4/3 Ventilation 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 4/4 Ventilation 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 4/9 Ventilation 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 4/10 Ventilation 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 4/11 Ventilation Practical 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 4/16 Ventilation Written Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3311 Wednesday 4/17 Hose/Nozzles/Appliances 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 4/18 Hose/Nozzles/Appliances 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 4/23 Hose/Nozzles/Appliances 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 4/24 Hose/Nozzles/Appliances 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 4/25 Hose/Nozzles/Appliances 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 4/30 Hose/Nozzles/Appliances 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 5/1 Hose/Nozzles/Appliances Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3312 Thursday 5/2 Foam Fire Streams 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 5/7 Foam – Practical and Written Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3314 Wednesday 5/8 Salvage 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 5/9 Salvage Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3315 Tuesday 5/14 Overhaul 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 5/15 Overhaul Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3318 Thursday 5/16 Water Supplies 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 5/21 Water Supplies 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 5/22 Water Supplies 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 5/23 Water Supplies 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 5/28 Water Supplies 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 5/29 Water Supplies – Written Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3319 Thursday 5/30 Sprinklers 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 6/4 Sprinklers 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 6/5 Sprinklers 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 6/6 Sprinklers 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 6/11 Sprinklers – Written Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3322 Tuesday 6/18 Building Construction 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 6/19 Building Construction 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 6/20 Building Construction 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 6/25 Building Construction 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 6/26 Building Construction – Written Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3303 Tuesday 7/9 Fire Alarms and Communications 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 7/10 Fire Alarms and Communications 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 7/11 Fire Alarms and Communications 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 7/16 Fire Alarms and Communications 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 7/17 Fire Alarms and Communications 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 7/18 Fire Alarms and Communications - Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3309 Tuesday 7/23 Ropes and Knots 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 7/24 Ropes and Knots 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Saturday 7/27 Ropes & Knots - Exam 8:00 – 3:00 PM (6)
FIP 3324 Tuesday 7/30 Rescue 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 7/31 Rescue 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 8/1 Rescue 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 8/6 Rescue 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 8/7 Rescue 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 8/8 Rescue 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Saturday 8/10 Rescue – Practical & Written Exam 8:00 – 3:00 PM (6)
FIP 3321 Tuesday 8/13 Fire Prevention/Public Ed. 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 8/14 Fire Prevention/Public Ed. 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 8/15 Fire Prevention/Public Ed. 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 8/20 Fire Prevention/Public Ed. 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 8/21 Fire Prevention/Public Ed. 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 8/22 Fire Prevention/Public Ed. 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 8/27 Fire Prevention/Public Ed. - Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP3313 Tuesday 9/10 Fire Control 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 9/11 Fire Control 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 9/12 Fire Control 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 9/17 Fire Control 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 9/18 Fire Control 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 9/19 Fire Control 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Saturday 9/21 Fire Control - Practical 8:00 – 4:00 PM (7)
  Tuesday 9/24 Fire Control 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 9/25 Fire Control 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 9/26 Fire Control – Written Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
FIP 3325 Tuesday 10/1 Haz Mat Level One Responder 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 10/2 Haz Mat Level One Responder 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 10/3 Haz Mat Level One Responder 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 10/8 Haz Mat Level One Responder 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 10/9 Haz Mat Level One Responder 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 10/10 Haz Mat Level One Responder 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Tuesday 10/15 Haz Mat Level One Responder 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Wednesday 10/16 Haz Mat Level One Responder 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Thursday 10/17 Haz Mat Level One Responder 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)
  Saturday 10/19 Haz Mat Level One Responder 8:00 – 5:00 PM (8)
  Tuesday 10/22 Haz Mat Level One Responder - Exam 6:30 – 9:30 PM (3)

End Notes:

105 class meeting dates

8 Saturday Classes

Technical Rescuer General and VMR – Day Certification Training Schedule 2013 at Forsyth Tech Northwest Forsyth Center (King, NC)

Class Day/Date Subject/Practical Time/Hrs
FIP 5601 Tuesday May 2 TR General Rescue Ops. 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
FIP 5602 Tuesday May 7
Thursday May 9
TR General PPE 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FIP 5603 Tuesday May 14 TR General Rescue
Equipment
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FIP 5604 Thursday May 16 TR General Helicopter
Transport
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FIP 5605 Tuesday May 21
Thursday May 23
TR General Rescue
Rigging
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FIP 5606 Tuesday May 28
Wednesday May 29
Thursday 30
TR General Ropes 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FIP 5607 Tuesday June 4
Thursday June 6
TR General Victim
Management
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FIP 5701 Tuesday June 11
Wednesday June 12
TR VMR Rescue Ops. 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FIP 5702 Thursday June 13 TR VMR Vehicle
Anatomy
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
FIP 5703 Tuesday June 18
Thursday June 20
TR VMR Stabilization
Extricate
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FIP 5704 Tuesday June 25 TR VMR Bus &
Machinery
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
FIP 5705 Wednesday June 26
Thursday June 27
TR VMR Victim
Management
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Technical Rescuer General and VMR &ndash Evening Certification Training Schedule 2013 at Forsyth Tech Northwest Forsyth Center (King, NC)

Class Day/Date Subject/Practical Time/Hrs.
FIP 5601 Tuesday September 10
Wednesday September 11
Thursday September 12
TR General Rescue Ops. 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
FIP 5602 Tuesday September 17
Wednesday September 18
Thursday September 19
TR General PPE 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
FIP 5603 Tuesday September 24
Thursday September 26
TR General Rescue
Equipment
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
FIP 5604 Tuesday October 1
Thursday October 3
TR General Helicopter
Transport
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
FIP 5605 Tuesday October 8
Wednesday October 9
Thursday October 10
Tuesday October 15
Wednesday October 16
TR General Rescue Rigging 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
FIP 5606 Thursday October 17
Tuesday October 22
Wednesday October 23
Thursday October 24
Tuesday October 29
Wednesday October 30
Thursday October 31
TR General Ropes 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
FIP 5607 Tuesday November 5
Wednesday November 6
Thursday November 7
Tuesday November 12
Wednesday November 13
TR General Victim
Management
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Specialty Training Schedule 2013 – Forsyth Tech Northwest Forsyth Center

Class  Day/Date Time/Hrs.
TR Ropes January - 7, 10, 15, 23, 28, and 31
February - 5, 9, 13, 18 and 21
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fire Officer I March - 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28
April - 2
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
EVD Trailer Towing March - 9 and 16 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fire Chief 101
FIP 3714
March 29 and 30 (Spring)
September 10, 11, and 12 (Fall)
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Emergency Services Instructor April - 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, and 29
May - 1, 6, 8, and 13
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Preparing for Assessment
Centers and Promotional
Process
August 14 – 16, 2012 (Fall)
November 5 – 7, 2012 (Winter)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LP and Natural Gas
Emergencies
March - 13
September - 25 
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Flashover/Firefighter Survival April - 3 or 4  9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Flashover/Firefighter Survival April - 24 or 25  6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
RIT - Certification
FIP 6400
May - 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
NIMS 300 June - 3, 4, and 5   (8:00 - 5:00 PM)
June 6 (8:00 – 11:00 AM)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Special Ops IED’s June - 4 and 5   (Lewisville FD) 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fire and Emergency Scene
Evidence Preservation
June - 24 and 26  6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Fire Officer II August - 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, and 22 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Firefighter Safety & Survival August - 10  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Hybrid Vehicle Emergencies October - 2  6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Thermal Imaging Dates, Times, and Location TBA  
Firefighter
Health/Wellness
Dates, Times, and Location TBA