FIRE & RESCUE TRAINING

ACC is accredited by the N.C. Fire and Rescue Commission to deliver certification testing in the following areas: firefighter, emergency vehicle driving, fire and life safety educator, hazardous materials, driver operator, technical rescue, pumps, aerials, fire instructor, fire officer and rescue officer.

The ACC Fire Academy program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as a firefighter and covers all topics required by the N.C. Fire Commission for certification. There is a required physical training aspect to this class. When completed, students affiliated with a department are certified as Level I & II Firefighters. The class has both classroom and hands-on exercises. Fees may be waived completely or in part if affiliated with a fire department.

The academy runs twice a year, once beginning in February and one running in August, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 6 PM

Pre-requisites:

High School Diploma or GED
18 years old by the start of orientation
Valid Drivers License
Up to date physical (cadets responsibility to obtain)
Pass physical agility test given at orientation

Materials needed:

Department issued turnout gear,
(If you’re not affiliated with a department, ACC Training Staff will assist in this process)
Department issued SCBA and spare bottle for training purposes (if you’re not affiliated with department, ACC Training Staff will assist in this process
Uniforms ordered before orientation
Book required, Jones and Bartlett, Fundamentals of fire fighter skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Fourth Edition

We offer many courses for firefighter training, both certification and other in-service training. Classes may be held at local fire departments.

Firefighter Certification Classes

These courses are primarily offered off campus at county fire departments and are designed to help volunteer firefighters obtain training needed for certification.
Rescue Classes

These are for specialized rescue operations. Most classes are offered off-campus at various county locations.
Specialized Training

Designed to meet the training needs of various agencies, these courses may include such things as Arson Investigation, Emergency Management, and LP Gas Emergencies.

Important Links:

OSFM Homepage:

Home Page | OSFM (ncosfm.gov)

Alamance County Fire Department Contacts

FD Information – Fire Marshal (alamance-nc.com)

OSFM 24 Login:

Students interested in obtaining an Associates Degree in Fire Protection Technology should check out our Curriculum program.

ACC's 2nd Annual Fire & Rescue College will take place January 28th, 2026 - February 1, 2026.

We will be offering certification classes, development classes, NIMS/non-certification classes, rescue classes, and many other exciting courses for anyone's level of training.

Please review the booklet below to see our current Fire & Rescue College offerings. We look forward to seeing you!

Fire & Rescue College Booklet

Coming Soon!

Training Officers or Chiefs - Complete the form to request a fire rescue class.

Request Form

Garrett Lewis, Full-Time

Coordinator / OSFM School Director

Oversee all ACC Fire Rescue Programs

Greg Massey, Part-Time

Deputy Coordinator/Training Specialist

Assistant OSFM School Director, assist in managing and coordinating all ACC Fire Rescue Programs & assets

Brandon Barnett, Adjunct Instructor

Assistant Coordinator

Christopher Presley, Adjunct Instructor

Assistant Coordinator

Robert Layton, Adjunct Instructor

Assistant Coordinator

Joshua Byrd, Full-Time

High School Fire Academy - Lead Instructor

Coordinates & Teaches the High School Fire Academy, Fire Rescue Training Staff

Tyler Bowden, Adjunct Instructor

Michael Quigley, Adjunct Instructor

Michael Wirbelauer, Adjunct Instructor

Travis Peeler, Adjunct Instructor

Patrick Brodrick, Adjunct Instructor

Cody Robinson, Adjunct Instructor

Aaron Douglas, Adjunct Instructor

Jacob Payne, Adjunct Instructor

Christopher Lineberry, Adjunct Instructor

Cody Stone, Adjunct Instructor

Kenny Duncan, Adjunct Instructor

Mark Schmitt, Adjunct Instructor

Jesse Knepp, Adjunct Instructor

Gerry Boone, Adjunct Instructor

Ricky Irby, Adjunct Instructor

Susan Wills, Fire Rescue Training Staff

Jacob Faucette, Fire Rescue Training Staff

Cole Hester, Fire Rescue Training Staff Intern

Austin Taylor, Fire Rescue Training Staff Intern

Ryker Pawloski, Fire Rescue Training Staff Intern