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FIRE/EMS SCHEDULE

The fire rescue program provides skills development training courses for all levels of fire and rescue personnel within the area.

Upcoming classes:
 Note: Classes with yellow highlights are Online/Hybrid classes. You must register at least one week in advance.

To REGISTER FOR ONLINE CLASSES:  Click here to download and and print the registration form. (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required for this PDF document.)  Fill out the form and mail or bring to the college. Once we receive the registration form we will send you a letter telling you that you are registered and we will also let you know your user name and password. If you have any questions about this please call us.

Title Location Start Date Time Instructor Information
RT Equipment class Rheasville 5/2/08 6-10/8-5 Bland This state certified class will instruct the student on vehicle extrication equipment and stabilization. 5/2,3,4 x
ACLS Initial HCC 5/3/08 8-6 Loyd This AHA certified class will instruct the student in pediatric emergencies. X
RT Confined Space Rescue PPE RVRS 5/3/08 9-5 Triple C This state certified class will go over confined space rescue techniques with students 5/3,4 x
Confined Space Rescue Equipment RVRS 5/4/08 9-5 Triple C This state certified class will go over confined space rescue techniques with students 5/4 x
PALS Initial HCC 5/4/08 8-6 Loyd This AHA certified class will instruct the student in pediatric emergencies. X
Large Diameter Hose Rheasville 5/5/08 7-10 D. Patrick This class will instruct the student on the benefits and practices of using large supply lines. 5/5,6 x
Fire control I Darlington 5/5/08 6-10 Strickland This state certified class will instruct the student on basic fire control techniques. 5/5-7. X
Confined Space Drill Panda 5/5/08 9-12 Kupietz This class will be a hands on exercise of a confined space rescue. x
FF Emergency Medical care Gaston FD 5/5/08 6-10 Porter This state certified class will instruct the student on basics of life saving techniques. 5/5,6,8,12 x
Pet First Aide Gaston Rescue 5/8/08 7-10 Hutcherson This ASHI certified course will instruct the student on basic life saving skill for pets.
RT VMR Extrication RVRS #2 5/9/08 6-10/8-6 Babb This state certified course will instruct the student on basic carries and drags. 5/9-11
HCC Graduation HCC 5/10/08     No classes on campus
Community CPR / First aide Easter Seals Group Home 5/10/08 8-5 Hutcherson/ Stills This ASHI certified class will instruct the student on basic life saving skills. $25 tuition fee plus cards. x
Aerial Maint. Enfield 5/12/08 6-10 Wilson This state certified class will instruct the student on basic areal operations 2 nights 1 sat. 5/12,14,17
Toxicology, Alcohol, & Drug Abuse Littleton 5/12/08 7-10 Moseley EMT-D, EMT-I, EMT-P SQ/IM Skills Practice
Toxicology, Alcohol, & Drug Abuse HCC 5/14/08 7-10 Ricks EMT-D, EMT-I, EMT-P SQ/IM Skills Practice
Confined Space Rescue Kapstone 5/15/08 7-4 Triple C Rescue This class will review the industrial standards for confined space operations including rescue work
Toxicology, Alcohol, & Drug Abuse Gaston 5/15/08 7-10 Hale EMT-D, EMT-I, EMT-P SQ/IM Skills Practice
First Aide Panda 5/15/08 8-10   This class will review first aide and BB pathogen issues
RT Ropes: Fixed Ropes Gaston FD 5/16/08 6-10/8-5 Babb This state certified specialty class will instruct the student on advanced rope rescues. 5/16,17
RT General Ropes anchors and lowers RVRS #2 5/16/08 6-10/8-6 Bland This state certified course will instruct the student on basic rope rescue techniques. 5/16-18
Community CPR Easter Seals Group Home 5/17/08 8-12 Stills This ASHI certified class will instruct the student on basic life saving skills. $25 tuition fee. x
FF training RRFD 5/17/08 8-5 Patrick This class will train students in basic FF concepts towards being able to work as a FF. will use the fire trailer. 5/17,18 6/14,15
Community CPR / First aide HCC 5/17/08 8-5 (Richardson) Marvette This ASHI certified class will instruct the student on basic life saving skills. $25 tuition fee.
RT Ropes: Site Operations Gaston FD 5/18/08 8-6 Babb This state certified specialty class will instruct the student on advanced rope rescues. 5/18
chain saw safety class (S-215) Rheasville FD 5/19/08 7-10 Robert Smith This forestry class will teach safe chain saw use at incidents.
Toxicology, Alcohol, & Drug Abuse Scotland Neck 5/20/08 7-10 Askew EMT-D, EMT-I, EMT-P SQ/IM Skills Practice
FF Review Class Garysburg FD 5/20/08 6-10 Porter This class will review FF practices with the fire trailer. Full turnouts are required. 5/20,22,27,29
Toxicology, Alcohol, & Drug Abuse Hollister 5/21/08 7-10 King EMT-D, EMT-I, EMT-P SQ/IM Skills Practice
RT General Helicopter Transport RVRS #2 5/21/08 7-10 Babb This state certified course will instruct the student on basic helicopter operations. 5/21,22
RT VMR Incident Planning Rheasville 5/24/08 8-6 Bland This state certified course will instruct the student on basic planning for vehicle and Machinery rescues.
RT Ropes Lowers and Raises RVRS #2 5/25/08 8a 10 pm Babb This state certified class will instruct the student on rope special operations for lowers and raises.
RT Ropes Highlines RVRS #2 5/27/08 7-10 Babb This state certified course will instruct the student to construct telpher systems 5/27-29
Confined Space Rescue Kapstone 5/29/08 7-4 Triple C Rescue This class will review the industrial standards for confined space operations including rescue work
RT VMR Extrication RVRS 5/30/08 6-10 Bland This state certified class will instruct the student on basic extrication techniques. 5/30-6/1
RT Ropes: Victim Removal Gaston FD 5/31/08 8-5 Babb This state certified specialty class will instruct the student on advanced rope rescues. 5/31 6/1
RT General Search RVRS #1 5/31/08 8am – 10pm Bland This state certified course will instruct the student on basic search functions.
PPE Garysburg FD 6/?/08 6-10 Strickland This state certified course will instruct the student on proper use of ppe and care. 3/3-5 x
Large Diameter Hose RRFD 6/?/08 8-5 (Patrick) This class will go over special topics dealing with large diameter hoses
Aerial Training RRFD 6/?/08 8-5 Wilson This course will instruct the student on aerial truck operations
Fire Inspector review RRFD 6/?/08 6-10 (TBA) This state certified class will count for mandatory con-ed required for all fire inspectors.
Life Safety Educator Level I RRFD 6/?/08     This state certified class will instruct the student on providing safety education to the public. 40 hrs
RT General incident Planning Gaston FD 6/2/08 7-10 Porter This state certified class will instruct the student on preparing for rescue operations. 6/2,3
General Search RVRS 6/6/08 8-4 Bland This state certified class will instruct the student in basic search functions 6/6-7.
PPE Garysburg 6/9/08 6-10 Strickland This state certified course will instruct the student on proper use and care of personal protective equipment in the fire service.6/9-11/08
Pre-hospital Environment Littleton 6/9/08 7-10 Moseley EMT-P Needle Decompression Skills Practice
Trust in the workplace-Building Teamwork HCC 6/9/08 9-1 Piland This class will review trust building issues with EMD dispatchers.
Dealing with difficult people HCC 6/9/08 3-7 Joyner This class will instruct on how to deal with difficult people.
EVD Tillery 6/10/08 6-10/8-5 Babb This state certified class will instruct the student on safe driving practices.6/10,13,14
Providing emergency care instructions-EMD HCC 6/10/08 9-1 Piland This class will instruct EMD on giving emergency care instructions.
Answering 911-Life in the HOT SEAT HCC 6/10/08 3-7 Joyner This class will review responsibility issues with EMD dispatchers.
Pre-hospital Environment HCC 6/11/08 7-10 Ricks EMT-P Needle Decompression Skills Practice
Stress Management HCC 6/11/08 9-1 Piland This class will review stress and work issues with EMD dispatchers.
Morale Building-What are your expectations HCC 6/11/08 3-7 Joyner This class will focus on building morale among EMD dispatchers.
Officer/Responder Safety-“Signal 25” HCC 6/12/08 9-1 Joyner This class will review Officer/Responder safety for EMD dispatchers.
Resource Allocation-Do you know them? HCC 6/12/08 3-7 Piland This class will review allocation of resources.
Haz-com Panda 6/12/08 8-10 Babb This class will teach students safety procedures with the OSHA Haz-com program.
EMD Scope of Practice HCC 6/13/08 9-1 Ricks This class will review EMD issues in hands on scenarios with EMD dispatchers.
CPR for health care students HCC 6/14/08 8-5 (Richardson) This ASHI certified class will instruct the student on basic life saving skills. Geared for nursing and dental students $25 tuition fee.
RT General Helo ops Gaston FD 6/16/08 7-10 Porter This state certified class will instruct the student on basics of operating with air medical units. 6/16,17
Pre-hospital Environment Scotland Neck 6/17/08 7-10 Askew EMT-P Needle Decompression Skills Practice
Pre-hospital Environment Hollister 6/18/08 7-10 King EMT-P Needle Decompression Skills Practice
Pre-hospital Environment Gaston 6/19/08 7-10 Hale EMT-P Needle Decompression Skills Practice
Instructor Upgrade WMD HCC 6/25/08 6-10 Kupietz This class will provide instructor upgrade on new trends in the field of WMD response.
Emergency Vehicle Driving Rheasville 6/28/08 8-5 Babb  This state certified course will instruct the student on safe driving techniques. 6/28,29
EMT-Intermediate HCC 7/?/08 6-9 Rogers This class will instruct the EMT-B on intermediate life saving techniques to be able to sit for the NC state exam.
CPR review Panda 7/?/08 8-10   This annual course will review CPR techniques with the student.
4th of July holiday No classes 7/1-8 HCC 7/4/08     No class will be held during this time.
Scope of Practice HCC 7/9/08 7-10 Ricks ALS Skills Stations
CPR for health care students HCC 7/12/08 8-5 (Richardson) This ASHI certified class will instruct the student on basic life saving skills. Geared for nursing and dental students $25 tuition fee.
Scope of Practice HCC 7/14/08 7-10 Ricks ALS Skills Stations
FF II Building Construction Gaston FD 7/14/08 530-10 Porter This state certified class will instruct the student on basics of building construction and how it applies to firefighting. 7/14,15
Scope of Practice HCC 7/15/08 7-10 Ricks ALS Skills Stations
Scope of Practice HCC 7/16/08 7-10 Ricks ALS Skills Stations
Scope of Practice HCC 7/17/08 7-10 Ricks ALS Skills Stations
Confined Space Panda 7/17/08 8-10 Babb This class will meet OSHA requirements for reviewing confined space entry requirements.
Tabletop CP drill Weldon FD 7/30/08 9-3 Byers/Clay This exercise will tabletop a mock disaster from a command post perspective.
AMLS HCC 8/?/08 8-5 TBA This class will teach the student advanced life saving skills. Sat, sun
Confined Space Rescue beginners RVRS 8/?/08 8-5 Triple C This class will go over confined space rescue techniques with students
EMT-B HCC 8/?/08 630-930 Allen This state certified class will instruct students on the basic life saving skills allowing them to sit for the NC Certification exam. M & W
RT Surface water Rescue Gaston FD 8/?/08 6-10/8-5   This state certified specialty course will train the student on in the water rescues. RT ropes is a prerequisite and there is a swim test. 40 hrs
Community CPR / First aide HCC 8/2/08 8-5 (Richardson) This ASHI certified class will instruct the student on basic life saving skills. $25 tuition fee.
Open Session Littleton 8/11/08 7-10 Moseley  
Open Session HCC 8/13/08 7-10 Ricks  
Open Session Scotland Neck 8/19/08 7-10 Askew  
Open Session Hollister 8/20/08 7-10 King  
Open Session Gaston 8/21/08 7-10 Hale  
EMT-B Online/ hybrid 9/?/08 630-930 Kupietz This state certified class will instruct students on the basic life saving skills allowing them to sit for the NC Certification exam. This class will be in an online format ALL students must be individually accepted into this class based on previous medical experience (ie nurses, past EMTs etc.). Class will have mandatory class room dates @ HCC
Patient Assessment Littleton 9/8/08 7-10 Moseley EMT-P IO Skills Practice, Central Venous Catheter Access Skills Practice
Patient Assessment HCC 9/10/08 7-10 Ricks EMT-P IO Skills Practice, Central Venous Catheter Access Skills Practice
Diversity: Appreciating and Respecting Differences HCC 9/15/08 9-1 Joyner This class will review diversity issues with EMD dispatchers.
Building Trust in the Workplace HCC 9/15/08 3-7 Piland This class will review trust building issues with EMD dispatchers.
Fire & EMS Instructors Methodology Online Online/Hybrid 9/15/08 Online/6-10 Kupietz This state certified class will meet the requirements to apply for fire and or EMS instructor. Class will meet in person on 9/15, 10/6, 11/3, 11/24, 12/1.
Patient Assessment Scotland Neck 9/16/08 7-10 Askew EMT-P IO Skills Practice, Central Venous Catheter Access Skills Practice
Radio Protocol & Terminology HCC 9/16/08  9-5 Piland This class will review radio protocol issues with EMD dispatchers.
Patient Assessment Hollister 9/17/08 7-10 King EMT-P IO Skills Practice, Central Venous Catheter Access Skills Practice
Legal & Liability Issues for EMD HCC 9/17/08 9-1 Joyner This class will review legal issues with EMD dispatchers.
EMD Roles and Responsibilities HCC 9/17/08 3-7 Joyner This class will review EMD responsibility issues with EMD dispatchers.
Patient Assessment Gaston 9/18/08 7-10 Hale EMT-P IO Skills Practice, Central Venous Catheter Access Skills Practice
Providing Emergency Care Instructions-EMD HCC 9/18/08 9-1 Piland This class will instruct EMD on giving emergency care instructions.
Answering 911-Life in the HOT SEAT HCC 9/18/08 3-7 Joyner This class will review responsibility issues with EMD dispatchers.
EMD Scope of Practice HCC 9/19/08 9-1 Ricks This class will review EMD issues in hands on scenarios with EMD dispatchers.
Local IMT training Halifax FD #2 10/?/08 7-10 Smith This class will instruct the student on how to begin a local IM team
FF Refresher Class Rheasville 10/?/08 6-10  Porter This class will review hands on skills with the fire fighter students full turnouts will be required. Fire trailer will be used.
NCI / CPI Crisis Intervention Training HCC 10/?/08 4-10 Lane This certified class will instruct health care workers on how to deal safely with violent patients. Pre registration is needed for this class.
Trench Rescue Class RVRS 10/?/08 8-5 Triple C Rescue This class will instruct the student on trench rescue operations 10/6,7
Haz-Mat Awareness Online/hybrid 10/6/08 Online/ 8-5 for testing Kupietz This state certified class will instruct the student on basic responses to hazardous materials in an online format. Students will need to meet on campus 10/25 8-5 for testing
EMS Vehicle Operations HCC 10/8/08 7-10 Ricks Emergency Vehicle Driving
EMS CON ED EMS Vehicle Operations HCC 10/8/08 7-10 Ricks This class will review issues with emergency driving with the student.
ACLS Recertification HCC 10/11/08 8-5 (Loyd) This AHA class will recertify students in advanced cardiac procedures.
PALS recert HCC 10/12/08 8-5 (Loyd) This AHA certified class will re-cert the student in pediatric emergencies.
EMS Vehicle Operations Littleton 10/13/08 7-10 Moseley Emergency Vehicle Driving
EMS CON ED EMS Vehicle Operations Littleton 10/13/08 7-10 Moseley This class will review issues with emergency driving with the student.
CPR/ First aide Instructor class HCC 410 10/14/08 9-4 Kupietz This ASHI certified class will allow the student to become CPR and First aid Instructors 10/14,15. Please call to preregister.
EMS Vehicle Operations Hollister 10/15/08 7-10 King Emergency Vehicle Driving
EMS CON ED EMS Vehicle Operations Hollister 10/15/08 7-10 King This class will review issues with emergency driving with the student.
EMS Vehicle Operations Gaston 10/16/08 7-10 Hale Emergency Vehicle Driving
EMS CON ED EMS Vehicle Operations Gaston 10/16/08 7-10 Babb This class will review issues with emergency driving with the student.
EMS Vehicle Operations Scotland Neck 10/21/08 7-10 Askew Emergency Vehicle Driving
EMS CON ED EMS Vehicle Operations Scotland Neck 10/21/08 7-10 Askew This class will review issues with emergency driving with the student.
EM Con Ed patient assessment RVRS 11/?/08 6-10 Norwood/ This class will review patient assessment issues
EM Con Ed Trauma Emergencies RVRS 11/?/08 6-10 Norwood This class will review trauma emergency issues.
EM Con Ed respiratory & cardiac Emergencies RVRS 11/?/08 6-10 Norwood This class will review cardiac and respiratory emergency issues.
D/O Intro to Pumps Online/Hybrid 11/3/08 Online 830-1230 Kupietz This state certified course will instruct the student in fire pump operations in an online format. Students will need to come on campus 11/29 830-1230 to test.
Medical Responder to EMT-B Bridge RRFD 11/4/08 9-5 Moseley This class will prepare the student to take the state medical responder course. T,W or TH ends mid feb.
Confined Space Rescue beginners RVRS 11/7/08 8-5 Triple C This class will go over confined space rescue techniques with students 11/7,8,9
Cardiovascular Emergencies Littleton 11/10/08 7-10 Moseley EMT-P Pacing Skills Practice; EMT-P Defibrillation Skills Practice; EMT-D, EMT-I Semi-automatic Defib Skills Practice
WMD Emergencies Online 11/10/08 0nline Kupietz This class will instruct the student on the basics of weapons of mass destruction incident responses. Students will have two weeks to complete course work online.
Meth lab awareness class ONLINE 11/10/08 Online Kupietz This class will instruct the student on the basics of methamphetamine lab incident responses. Students will have two weeks to complete course work online.
Cardiovascular Emergencies HCC 11/12/08 7-10 Ricks EMT-P Pacing Skills Practice; EMT-P Defibrillation Skills Practice; EMT-D, EMT-I Semi-automatic Defib Skills Practice
Cardiovascular Emergencies Scotland Neck 11/18/08 7-10 Askew EMT-P Pacing Skills Practice; EMT-P Defibrillation Skills Practice; EMT-D, EMT-I Semi-automatic Defib Skills Practice
Cardiovascular Emergencies Hollister 11/19/08 7-10 King EMT-P Pacing Skills Practice; EMT-P Defibrillation Skills Practice; EMT-D, EMT-I Semi-automatic Defib Skills Practice
Cardiovascular Emergencies Gaston 11/20/08 7-10 Hale EMT-P Pacing Skills Practice; EMT-P Defibrillation Skills Practice; EMT-D, EMT-I Semi-automatic Defib Skills Practice
Thanksgiving no classes   11/20/08     No classes 11/22- 25
Fire Behavior I & II Davie 12/?/08 6-10 J. Patrick This state certified course will instruct the student on basic Fire characteristics.
PEPP INITIAL HCC 12/6/08 8-5 ALLEN This class will instruct the student on how to deal with pediatric emergencies in the field. 12/6,7
Respiratory Emergencies, Airway & Ventilation Littleton 12/8/08 7-10 Moseley EMT-P, EMT-I Intubation Skills; EMT-D, EMT-I, EMT-P BIAD Skills Practice
Respiratory Emergencies, Airway & Ventilation HCC 12/10/08 7-10 Ricks EMT-P, EMT-I Intubation Skills; EMT-D, EMT-I, EMT-P BIAD Skills Practice
Trust in the workplace-Building Teamwork HCC 12/15/08 9-1 Piland This class will review trust building issues with EMD dispatchers.
Dealing with Difficult People HCC 12/15/08 3-7 Joyner This class will instruct on how to deal with difficult people.
Respiratory Emergencies, Airway & Ventilation Scotland Neck 12/16/08 7-10 Askew EMT-P, EMT-I Intubation Skills; EMT-D, EMT-I, EMT-P BIAD Skills Practice
Providing Emergency Care Instructions-EMD HCC 12/16/08 9-1 Piland This class will instruct EMD on giving emergency care instructions.
Answering 911-Life in the HOT SEAT HCC 12/16/08 3-7 Joyner This class will review responsibility issues with EMD dispatchers.
Respiratory Emergencies, Airway & Ventilation Hollister 12/17/08 7-10 King EMT-P, EMT-I Intubation Skills; EMT-D, EMT-I, EMT-P BIAD Skills Practice
Stress Management HCC 12/17/08 9-1 Piland This class will review stress and work issues with EMD dispatchers.
Morale Building-What are your expectations? HCC 12/17/08 3-7 Joyner This class will focus on building morale among EMD dispatchers.
Respiratory Emergencies, Airway & Ventilation Gaston 12/18/08 7-10 Hale EMT-P, EMT-I Intubation Skills; EMT-D, EMT-I, EMT-P BIAD Skills Practice
Officer/Responder Safety-“Signal 25” HCC 12/18/08 9-1 Joyner This class will review Officer/Responder safety for EMD dispatchers.
Resource Allocation-Do you know them? HCC 12/18/08 3-7 Piland This class will review allocation of resources.

The above classes are ones that have been requested.  If your department would like to schedule classes for the upcoming summer or fall semester, please contact me as soon as possible.  I am also still looking for e-mail addresses to help make our communications a little more up to date.  If you would like to be on an e-mail list for the schedule, please send me your address.  You can call me at 252-536-7293 or e-mail at kupietzk@halifaxcc.edu .

EMS persons are reminded to keep their continuing education status current.  There are currently programs being offered at the following locations.  If you are not sure about what you need to do to keep your MR or EMT of any level, please contact either HCEMS at 536-4494 or myself.  Problems with these certifications are challenging to correct but almost impossible if you wait too long for us to help you.
Telecommunication Con Ed  2nd & 3rd Thursday At HCC
McPherson Complex  2rd Monday
HCEMS (HCC 601)  2nd Wednesday
Scotland Neck Rescue  3rd Tuesday
Gaston Rescue  3rd Thursday
Hollister Rescue  3rd Wednesday
Jackson 911 Ctr  4th Wednesday

All EMS Con-Ed classes start at 7pm