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Serving the Eastern Region of North Carolina

Sponsored by Wilson Community College

Fire/Rescue Cadet Academy

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Next scheduled academy will begin January 18, 2011

Call for an application today!

Applications and medical forms for the January 18, 2011, academy must be completed and returned by December 1, 2010.

Wilson Community College has an excellent history of preparing top quality firefighters. Approximately 96% of the firefighters graduating from the Cadet program have been successful in obtaining employment from fire departments all across North Carolina.

Mission
The academy is about more than just certifications. Its purpose is to prepare the participant for the job.

Its mission is to instill discipline, character, professionalism, teamwork, integrity, credibility and the physical ability, knowledge and skills to perform the job in a professional and safe manner while preparing the individual for the job.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Wilson Community College Fire & Rescue Cadet Academy is a seventeen (17) week program that allows the cadet upon completion to become certified in Firefighter I & II, OSHA Hazardous-Material Technician, Technical Rescuer , NIMS (ICS) 100 & 200, and D/O: Emergency Vehicle Driver. An additional (5) week, Emergency Medical Technician Certification class is also available to all cadets. The program operates in strict accordance with regulations mandated by the North Carolina Community College System and the North Carolina Fire/Rescue Commission. All cadets must pass the academic and physical fitness requirements in order to graduate.

The academy also consists of live fire LP Gas Training, Rapid Intervention Training, Live Burn Training in acquired structures, History of the Fire Service, and Interviewing Techniques. Physical Fitness is conducted each morning.

The Fire and Rescue Academy is scheduled two times each year (January-May and July-November). All classes are held at the:

Wilson Fire/Rescue Services Training Center,
800 North Pine Street, Wilson, N. C.
Classes are scheduled 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

ADMISSION OF CADETS
Candidates must be a member of a volunteer fire department, employed full or part time with a fire department, or the candidate must be sponsored by a fire/rescue agency to be eligible for enrollment in the academy. A letter of recommendation or confirmation of employment must be on file at the Academy prior to admission. In the event the employing or affiliated agency withdraws its support, the cadet will be immediately dismissed. The Academy will give priority admission to candidates holding full-time employment with fire/rescue agencies.

All candidates must have completed an application and a medical examination within six (6) months prior to admission. A completed F-2 physical examination form, cholesterol-screening test, drug screening test and a criminal history background check results must be on file at the Academy prior to admission. Additional information may be requested at the discretion of the Fire/Rescue Training Coordinator.

COSTS
Registration fee is $175.00. If candidates are affiliated or employed with a fire or rescue department the registration fees will be waived. Affiliated agencies may assist in the cost for books and uniforms. One book is required, The Essentials of Firefighting.

The following uniforms and equipment are required: Academy Uniform, Academy Physical Fitness Uniform, and National Fire Protection Association approved Turn-Out Gear and Self-contained Breathing Apparatus. Uniform and book requirement information will be included in the application package.

CERTIFICATES
Upon satisfactory completion of all academy requirements, each cadet will receive a certificate.

LODGING
Limited lodging is available at Wilson Fire/Rescue Services. They also provide a "Ride Along Program" for interested cadets.

APPLICATIONS
To become a candidate for the next scheduled Academy, please contact the Fire/Rescue Division and request an application package.

Fire & Recue class schedule revised: August 5, 2010
Practicals & Exams are given on the last day of class. More classes will be added.

Wilson Area Fire & Rescue Weekend School

January 28, 29 and 30, 2011

The 2011 weekend school classes and schedule will be posted mid-fall.

Wilson Community College | P.O. Box 4305 . 902 Herring Avenue | Phone: (252) 291 - 1195 | Wilson, NC 27893 | Fax: (252) 243 - 7148
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