CCCC Fire Academy

Staying up to date with new technologies is critical and Carolina Trace FD is committed to making sure you have the skills and ongoing education needed. Central Carolina Community College offers many firefighting, emergency medical technician and technical rescue courses, which are available to CTFD firefighters at little to no cost. ​If you are interested in becoming a full-time firefighter, the Fire Fighter Training Academy (FFTA) is a 1000+ hour program that give you the skills and certifications to start your career. The academy starts each year in July and ends with graduation in December, and is available to CTFD members at little to no cost.Academy graduates may receive the following credentials:

Firefighter

Emergency Medical Technician Basic - EMT

HAZMAT Level One Responder- Hazardous material

Technical Rescuer General

Vehicle Machinery Rescue (VMR)Emergency

Vehicle Driver (EVD)

Incident command system (ICS)

Safety and survival

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