CVCC Fire & Rescue

06/18/2026

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.

06/15/2026

🚒 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.

06/11/2026

05/12/2026

05/05/2026

🔥 EPT 2220 – TERRORISM & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 🔥
Catawba Valley Community College | Public Safety Programs

🚨 Start Your Pathway into Emergency Management

This course is part of CVCC’s Emergency Management and Public Safety degree programs, designed to prepare you for today’s complex and evolving threats.

👉 Whether you're starting your degree pathway or looking to upgrade your skills, this course gets you moving forward.

📅 Course Dates
June 1 – July 27

📍 Course Type
✔ Continuing Education (Con-Ed) Format
✔ Converts to Curriculum Credit Toward Your Degree

💡 What You’ll Learn

Terrorism awareness, prevention, and response
Emergency management principles (mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery)
Multi-agency coordination and incident management
Real-world applications for public safety professionals

👨‍🏫 Instructor
Taught by a nationally recognized instructor with real-world emergency management experience.

💰 Cost
✅ FREE for all First Responders affiliated with a North Carolina agency
✅ All course materials are included

🚀 Why Take This Course?

Begin your Emergency Management degree pathway
Strengthen your professional qualifications
Gain practical, real-world knowledge
Stay competitive in public safety

📧 For More Information
Dr. Rusty Graham
✉️ [email protected]

👉 Train Today. Lead Tomorrow. Be Ready When It Matters Most.

05/05/2026

We’re celebrating 2026 grads AND all the amazing alumni who’ve shaped CVCC since the first graduating class in 1960!

⚾ Join CVCC at the ballpark Tuesday, May 19!
🎟️ Purchase a ticket for $5 and receive a food voucher as the Foundation’s gift to you!
🗓️ RSVP by May 16 at cvcc.tech/alumninight

Gates open at 5 PM, first pitch at 6 PM!

04/29/2026

SUMMER SEMESTER IS LOADED – STARTS JUNE 1
Catawba Valley Community College | Public Safety Degree Courses

While other colleges offer a handful of summer classes…

WE RUN EVERY CLASS. EVERY SEMESTER.
So why should summer be any different?

If you are looking to start the program please use this link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4UxKSrhKrEOUQnTcTcCOJsys2ponSihDt0NiYUELuM1UMFpJTVI1SUg3R1AzNFJMM0ZTUk42SzRKTy4u

If you need one class or two please email [email protected]

04/29/2026

🔥 Fire Officer II – Hybrid Course 🔥

Ready to take the next step in your fire service career? Join us for Fire Officer II at Catawba Valley Community College.

📅 Dates: May 7 – May 19, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 Location (In-Person Days Only):
CAD148
2550 US Highway 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602

💻 Format: Hybrid
➡️ In-Person Days: May 7 & May 19
➡️ All other coursework completed online

📝 Important:
✔ Must attend May 7 (Day 1)
✔ Must complete all online work before May 19
✔ State Test: May 19

📲 Please register using the QR Code

If you have any questions or if you need more information, please email [email protected]

04/24/2026

🔥 Fire Instructor II Hybrid Course Announcement

Take your instruction to the next level—Lead. Develop. Deliver.

Catawba Valley Community College is now offering Fire Instructor II (FIP 3812), designed for fire service professionals ready to advance into leadership roles in training, supervision, and program development.

📘 Course Information
Course Number: FIP 3812 – Fire Instructor II
Contact Hours: 38

📍 Location
Hickory Fire Department – Station 7
465 Catawba Valley Blvd SE
Hickory, NC 28602

📅 Course Dates In Person
• April 27, 2026
• May 11, 2026
• May 18, 2026

⏰ Class Time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (All Days)

📖 Course Overview
This course prepares Instructor II candidates to meet the requirements of NFPA 1041 (2019 Edition, Chapter 5). Instruction is aligned with current North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission standards and guidelines.

✅ Pre-Requisite
FIP 3811 – Fire Instructor I

📚 Required Materials
• IFSTA – Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition
• Notebook or digital device
• Pen/Pencil

Please use the QR Code to Preregister and if you have not ever been a CVCC student before please complete both forms.

📬 Questions?
Contact: [email protected]

⚠️ Final Note
Come prepared to engage, collaborate, and grow. This course is designed to strengthen your ability to lead training programs and develop the next generation of fire service professionals.