McDowell Fire, Rescue and EMS College
WE ARE ALREADY PREPARING, WE HOPE YOU ARE!
2020 MCDOWELL FIRE, RESCUE, AND EMS COLLEGE
March 12-15, 2020
Mark your calendars NOW!!!
UPDATES AND CHANGES TO FIRE SCHOOL CLASSES
The below courses have been offered in the past. These courses are subject to change prior to the 2020 McDowell Fire Rescue and EMS College. Stay tuned for updates as planning begins.
2019 Fire Rescue and EMS Classes (these classes are not currently being offered, this is a list of what we offered at the March 2019 FAR College)
| COURSE # | CLASS NAME | DAYS AND TIMES | TOTAL HOURS | STATUS: OPEN OR CLOSED |
| Firefighter/Rescue Skills | ||||
| 1 | Advanced (Type 1) Wildland Firefighter (S-131) | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| 2 | Air Medicine Today | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| 3 | ATV's in the Fire/Rescue Service | Friday 7PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 15 | |
| 4 | Basic Self Defense for First Responders | Friday 6PM-10PM | 4 | |
| 5 | Advanced Self Defense for First Responders | Saturday 9AM-5PM | 7 | |
| 6 | Basic Engine Company Operations for the FF | Friday 7PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 15 | |
| 7 | Chaplaincy for Emergency Responders NEW | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM | 12 | |
| 8 | Disaster Response Training | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM | 19 | |
| 9 | Domestic Threats for First Responders | Friday 7PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 15 | |
| 10 | Explosives, Bombs, and Booby Traps | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| 11 | Fire Scene Digital Photography | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| 12 | Helicopters and UAV's in Search and Rescue UPDATED | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| 13 | High Impact Weather 101 | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM | 11 | |
| 14 | Introduction to Firefighting | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| 15 | Leadership I: Strategies for Company Success (Non FPA Cert) | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| 16 | Leadership II: Strategies for Company Personnel (Non FPA Cert) | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| 17 | Leadership III: Strategies for Supervisory Success (Non FPA Cert) | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| 18 | Rock Climbing Rescue for Emergency Services | Friday 7PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-3PM | 16 | |
| 19 | The North Carolina Rating System Combined Class NEW | Friday 6PM-9PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 16 | |
| Driver Operator Classes | ||||
| 20 | Emergency Vehicle Driver D/O | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 8AM-6PM, Sunday 8AM-4PM | 20 | |
| 21 | Pumps-Introduction D/O | Friday 7PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 15 | |
| 22 | Pumps-Basic D/O | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 8AM-6PM, Sunday 8AM-4PM | 20 | |
| 23 | Pumps-Hydraulics D/O | Friday 7PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 15 | |
| EMS | ||||
| 24 | 12 Lead Foundations-A Comprehensive Review UPDATED | Saturday 9AM-5PM only | 7 | |
| 25 | ACLS-EP,PALS, ITLS Recertification Combo Class | Friday 1PM-10PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM | 24 | |
| 26 | EMT/MR Continuing Education/EMS Transition Class | Friday 1PM-10PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM | 24 | |
| 27 | Mass Casualty, Are You Prepared? NEW | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM | 12 | |
| 28 | MCI Madness for Junior Members | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM | 12 | |
| Firefighter Certification Classes | ||||
| 29 | Alarms & Communications | Friday 7PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-3PM | 16 | |
| 30 | Building Construction | Friday 7PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-3PM | 16 | |
| 31 | Fire Hose, Streams, and Appliances | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM | 19 | |
| 32 | #33 Fire Behavior FFI & II and #34 Portable Extinguishers Combo Class | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM | 20 | |
| 35 | Fire Control | Thurs-Sunday 8AM-6PM | 36 | |
| 36 | Fire & Life Safety Preparedness | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| 37 | Forcible Entry | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-4PM | 14 | |
| 38 | Haz-Mat Level I Responder | Thurs-Saturday 8AM-7PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM | 38 | |
| 39 | Health & Wellness | Saturday 9AM-6PM | 8 | |
| 40 | Ladders | Friday 7PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-3PM | 16 | |
| 41 | Loss Control | Friday 7PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-3PM | 16 | |
| 42 | Mayday NEW | Friday 8AM-5PM | 8 | |
| 43 | Orientation & Safety | Friday 7PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-3PM | 16 | |
| 44 | Personal Protective Equipment | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM | 20 | |
| 45 | Rescue | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM | 20 | |
| 46 | Ropes | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| 47 | Safety & Survival | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 16 | |
| 48 | Sprinklers | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-3PM | 17 | |
| 49 | Traffic Incident Management | Friday 6PM-10PM | 4 | |
| 50 | Ventilation | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM | 20 | |
| 51 | Water Supplies | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM | 20 | |
| Fire Life Safety Educator Class | ||||
| 52 | Fire Life Safety Educator Level II NEW | Thursday-Sunday 8AM-6PM | 36 | |
| National Fire Academy Classes | ||||
| 53 | Arson Detection for the First Responder NFA | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| 54 | Incident Safety Officer NFA | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| 55 | Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company Operations NFA | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-4PM | 18 | |
| Technical Rescuer Classes | ||||
| 56 | TR Anchors & Mechanical Advantage Systems | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-4PM | 18 | |
| 57 | #58 TR Rescue Operations and #59 TR Helicopter Transport Combo Class | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 8AM-3PM | 18 | |
| 60 | #61 TR Personal Protective Equipment & #62 TR Rescue Equipment Combo | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-4PM | 18 | |
| 63 | TR Water Rescue Block Course NEW | Thursday-Sunday 8AM-9PM | 48 | |
| 64 | #65 TR VR Vehicle Anatomy & #66 TR VR Rescue Operations Combo | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-3PM, 3PM-6PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM | 20 | |
| 67 | #68 TR VR Large Vehicle Rescue & #69 TR VR Stabilization/Extrication NEW | Friday 7PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-12PM, 1PM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM | 18 | |
| 70 | TR VR Victim Management | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 | |
| Special Certification Classes | ||||
| 71 | Chief 101 | Saturday 9AM-6PM | 8 | |
| 72 | Chief 101 Update | Friday 6PM-10PM | 4 | |
| 73 | Fire Officer I | Thurs-Sunday 8AM-6PM | 36 | |
| 74 | Fire Officer II | Friday-Sunday 8AM-6PM | 27 | |
| 75 | Instructor I | Thursday 7PM-10PM, Fri-Sat 8AM-6PM, Sunday 8AM-4PM | 28 | |
| 76 | Law & Administration | Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 8AM-5PM | 16 | |
| 77 | NIMS Incident Command System ICS-300 | Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-4PM | 18 | |
| 78 | NIMS Incident Command System ICS-400 | Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 8AM-2PM | 12 |
2019 McDowell Fire Rescue and EMS College Book
(2020 Book will be published at the beginning of 2020)
2018 McDowell Fire Rescue and EMS College. Photos by: Brad Ledbetter, Byron Hagan, Jim White, Kati Parker and Linda Carter.
McDowell County Lodging and other local links:
www.mcdowellchamber.com
Instructions: Click on "Business Directory" in menu bar at left, enter in Category box the word Camping, Cottages or Motels/Hotels. Scroll listings to locate specials for Fire School students.
www.mcdowellnc.org
Lodging and other information for McDowell County
www.mcdowellchamber.com
Instructions: Click on "Business Directory" in menu bar at left, enter in Category box the word Camping, Cottages or Motels/Hotels. Scroll listings to locate specials for Fire School students.
www.mcdowellnc.org
Lodging and other information for McDowell County
2020 McDowell Fire, Rescue, & EMS College Registration Form
Complete and print the form. Include all signatures and fees before mailing.
Chief's Verification Form for Live Burn Classes
Vendor Registration