Firefighters Academy

Patterned after fire department recruit schools, the GTCC Fire Academy provides the basic skills needed for a student to become employed in the fire service. The Academy has an aggressive physical fitness program to provide student's with the ability to handle the physical demands of the fire service. Student's will also receive basic skills needed to excel in the fire service. This is an intense program which requires the student to commit to long hours of rigorous training. In order to be accepted into the academy the applicant must complete a GTCC Fire Academy Application and complete a physical agility evaluation. A medical physical is required upon acceptance and prior to the start of the Academy. The student is responsible for uniforms, books, and basic equipment.

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010, ALL FIRE ACADEMY APPLICANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THE FIRE ACADEMY.

NOTICE:
The 23rd Academy Class will begin August 17, 2012. If interested, fill out an application, send to the listed address and you will be contacted with further information by mail June 8th.

Applications mailed in for this Academy will no longer be accepted after June 6th. We will accept completed walk-in applications up until July 13th at the ERTC 3 building.

Agility practice days will begin June 16th.

23rd Academy Class Schedule

We will provide the students with the following:

• Quality Instruction
• Exposure to new Technology
• Thorough Knowledge of the Fire Service
• State Certification
• Physical Fitness
• Self Discipline
• Commitment to the Team Concept

Upon completion of the academy you will have the following NC State Certifications:

Firefighter Level I & II Certification
Technical Rescuer Certification
Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certification

Application
Code of Conduct
Frequently Asked Questions

Fire Academy Contact Information

David Reeves
Fire Academy Coordinator
(336) 334-4822 Extension 50194
Fax: (336) 819-2047