Fire / Rescue / Emergency Management Classes
Emergency Services
Training Center
Brandon Edwards
Director,
Emergency Services Programs
bedwards2@wpcc.edu
(828) 448-6708
Wilderness EMS Summit Set
for September 17 & 18
The 2022 Wilderness EMS Summit is set for September 17-18, 2022 in the Linville Gorge Wilderness of Burke County. Sponsored by WPCC with instruction provided by Hawk Ventures, the Summit attracts EMS personnel and physicians from throughout the southeastern United States for a weekend of intense hands-on training. information on the Summit, including class descriptions is available from Hawk Ventures.
The WPCC section number for the Summit is 65673. Registration for Summit is now open online.
Learn About the Summit
Will Soper, who has participated both as a student and instructor at the Summit, shares his experiences with it in this video.
Training Programs for
Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management
Western Piedmont Community College routinely offers upgrade and certification training for fire, rescue, and emergency management personnel. The following are some of the specialized training programs that are offered from time to time:
- Area Fire Schools
- Technical Rescuer
- Driver/Operator Training
- Domestic Terrorism
- Firefighter I & II
- Managing Search & Rescue
For more information, or to schedule a class for your department, contact Brandon Edwards Emergency Services, by e-mail or by phone at (828) 448-6708.
The GEER Scholarship
Students in certain WPCC programs (including some Fire/Rescue/Emergency Management classes) may be eligible for tuition assistance through the GEER Scholarship.
Emergency Medical Services Classes
WPCC offers specialized training for EMS and rescue personnel. Check our Emergency Medical Services page for information and calendars of events, including EMT-Basic and Paramedic classes.
Links of Interest
- Current Fire/Rescue Training Calendar
- Statewide Fire Rescue Training Calendar
- Current EMS Training Calendar
- Live Fire Participant Validation Form (PDF file, requires the free Adobe Reader)
Upcoming Class Information
Here are details about upcoming special courses by offered.
- No Classes Available
Online Registration for Classes
WPCC’s Emergency Services Training Center encourages participants to register for courses online by the deadlines provided above.
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