Training
2012 FCFRA Training Curriculum
**For information on the Forsyth Technical Community College Fire
Academy
Contact Wesley Hutchins.
**Firefighter I & II Emergency Medical Care will be offered on an as needed basis during the month of November. Contact Wesley Hutchins for more information.
**Fire Officer I & II class will be offered in the Spring and Fall at the FTCC NW Forsyth Center in King. Contact Wesley Hutchins for more information.
**Education Methodology class will be offered in the Spring and Fall at the FTCC NW Forsyth Center in King. Contact Wesley Hutchins for more information.
| Contact Information | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Organization | Office | Cell | |
| Wesley Hutchins | Forsyth Tech. CC | 757-3053 | whutchins@forsythtech.edu | |
| James Griffin | Forsyth County Emergency Services | 703-2564 | 705-0247 | griffijm@forsyth.cc |
| David Newsome | Forsyth County Emergency Services | 703-2548 | 817-8499 | newsomdw@forsyth.cc |
| Specialty Training | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Dates | Time | Location | Contact |
| Piedmont Fire Expo | Jan.13 & 14 | 1000 - 1700 0800 - 1700 |
Winston-Salem Entertainment - Sports Complex | James Griffin |
| Understanding Building Construction Instructor Jonathon Sowers, NCDOI/OSFM |
Feb. 9 | 1900 - 2200 | Forsyth County Fire Department | James Griffin |
| Officer Level Training | Feb. 13 | 1830 - 2200 | Vienna F.D. 6328 Yadkinville Road |
James Griffin |
| Officer Level Training | Feb. 27 | 1830 - 2200 | Piney Grove F.D. 7525 Vance Road |
James Griffin |
| Firefighter Survival School | Sat. Mar. 10 | 0900 - 1800 | FTCC NW Forsyth Center in King | James Griffin |
| L.P. Gas Live Fire Training | Apr. 9 | 1830 - 2230 | Lewisville F.D. 216 Lewisville-Clemmons Road |
James Griffin |
| L.P. Gas Live Fire Training | Apr. 11 | 0900 - 1300 | Vienna F.D. 6328 Yadkinville Road |
James Griffin |
| L.P. Gas Live Fire Training | Nov. 5 | 1830 - 2230 | Salem Chapel F.D. 8400 Walnut Cove Road |
James Griffin |
| L.P. Gas Live Fire Training | Nov. 12 | 1830 - 2230 | Horneytown F.D. 102 Horneytown Road |
James Griffin |
| Firefighter I & II Day | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates: January 10 - December 6. Tues. & Thurs. 0830-1230 | ||
| Location: NW Forsyth Center 3111 Big Oaks Dr. in King | ||
| Contact: Wesley Hutchins pre-registration required | ||
| Subject | Dates | Times |
| Orientation/Safety | Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 | 0830-1230 |
| Fire Behavior | Jan. 26, 31, Feb. 2 | 0830-1230 |
| PPE | Feb. 7, 9, 14, 16 | 0830-1230 |
| Portable Extinguishers | Feb. 21, 23 | 0830-1230 |
| Ladders | Feb. 28, Mar. 1, 6, 8 | 0830-1230 |
| Forcible Entry | Mar. 13, 15, 20 | 0830-1230 |
| Ventilation | Mar. 22, 27, 29, Apr. 3, 5 | 0830-1230 |
| Hose, Nozzles & Appliances | Apr. 17, 19, 24, 26 | 0830-1230 |
| Overhaul | Apr. 3, 8 | 0830-1230 |
| Salvage | May 15, 17 | 0830-1230 |
| Water Supply | May 22, 24, 29, 31, Jun. 5 | 0830-1230 |
| Alarms & Communications | Jun. 7, 12, 14 | 0830-1230 |
| Ropes | Jun. 19, 21, 26 | 0830-1230 |
| Foam | Jun. 17, 19 | 0830-1230 |
| Sprinklers | Jun. 24, 26, 31, Aug. 2 | 0830-1230 |
| Building Construction | Aug. 9, 16, 21 | 0830-1230 |
| Rescue | Sept. 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 | 0830-1230 |
| Fire Control | Oct. 4, 9, 11, 16,18, 23, 25, 27 | 0830-1230 |
| Haz Mat Operations | Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 27 | 0830-1230 |
| Fire Prevention & Public Education | Nov. 27, 29, Dec. 4, 6 | 0830-1230 |
| Firefighter I & II Evening | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates: January 10 - October 24. Weekdays 1900-2200, Saturdays start at 0830 (in red) | ||
| Location: NW Forsyth Center 3111 Big Oaks Dr. in King | ||
| Contact: Wesley Hutchins | ||
| Subject | Dates | Times |
| Orientation/Safety | Jan. 10, 12, 17, 18, 21 | 1900-2200 |
| Fire Behavior | Jan. 24, 25, 26, 31 | 1900-2200 |
| PPE | Feb. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 | 1900-2200 |
| Portable Extinguishers | Feb. 15, 16 | 1900-2200 |
| Ladders | Feb. 21, 22, 28, 29, Mar. 1 | 1900-2200 |
| Forcible Entry | Mar. 7, 8, 13, 15, 17 | 1900-2200 |
| Ventilation | Mar. 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 31 | 1900-2200 |
| Hose, Nozzles & Appliances | Apr. 3, 4, 5, 17, 18, 21 | 1900-2200 |
| Overhaul | Apr. 25, 26 | 1900-2200 |
| Salvage | May 1, 2 | 1900-2200 |
| Water Supply | May 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 | 1900-2200 |
| Alarms & Communications | May 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 | 1900-2200 |
| Ropes | Jun. 5, 6, 9 | 1900-2200 |
| Foam | Jun. 13, 14 | 1900-2200 |
| Sprinklers | Jun. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 | 1900-2200 |
| Building Construction | July 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 | 1900-2200 |
| Rescue | July 26, 31, Aug. 1, 2, 4, 7, 8 | 1900-2200 |
| Fire Control | Aug. 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 Sept. 11, 15 |
1900-2200 |
| Haz Mat Operations | Sept. 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, Oct. 2, 3, 4 | 1900-2200 |
| Fire Prevention & Public Education | Oct. 9, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 | 1900-2200 |
| Driver Operator | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates: July 10-Aug. 18. Saturday Dates in red. Times: 0900-1700. | ||
| Location: TBA | ||
| Contact: James Griffin | ||
| Subject | Dates | Times |
| Introduction to Pumps | July 10, 12, 14 | 1900-2200 |
| Basic Pump Operations | July 24, 25, 26, 28, 31 | 1900-2200 |
| Pump Maintenance | Aug. 14, 16, 18 | 1900-2200 |
| Emergency Vehicle Driver | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates: Jan. 3-7. Saturday Dates in red. Times: 0900-1700. | ||
| Location: Forsyth County FD 3000 Aviation Dr. | ||
| Contact: James Griffin | ||
| Subject | Dates | Times |
| EVD | Jan. 3, 4, 5, 7 | 1800-2200 |
| Day time Technical Rescue | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates: January 9 - April 16. | ||
| Location: NW Forsyth Center in King 3111 Big Oaks Drive | ||
| Contact: Wesley Hutchins | ||
| Subject | Dates | Times |
| General - Rescue Operations | Jan. 9, 10, 11 | 0830-1130 |
| General - PPE | Jan. 18, 23, 25 | 0830-1130 |
| General - Rescue Equipment | Jan. 30, Feb. 1 | 0830-1130 |
| General - Helicopter Transport | Feb. 6, 8 | 0830-1130 |
| General - Rescue Rigging | Feb. 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 | 0830-1130 |
| General - Ropes | Mar. 5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28 | 0830-1130 |
| General - Victim Management | Apr. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 | 0830-1130 |
| Night-time Technical Rescue | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates: January 9 - April 16. | ||
| Location: NW Forsyth Center in King 3111 Big Oaks Drive | ||
| Contact: Wesley Hutchins | ||
| Subject | Dates | Times |
| General - Rescue Operations | Jan. 9, 10, 11 | 1830-2130 |
| General - PPE | Jan. 18, 23, 25 | 1830-2130 |
| General - Rescue Equipment | Jan. 30, Feb. 1 | 1830-2130 |
| General - Helicopter Transport | Feb. 6, 8 | 1830-2130 |
| General - Rescue Rigging | Feb. 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 | 1830-2130 |
| General - Ropes | Mar. 5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28 | 1830-2130 |
| General - Victim Management | Apr. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 | 1830-2130 |
| Day time Technical Rescue VMR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates: April 18 - June 27. | ||
| Location: NW Forsyth Center in King 3111 Big Oaks Drive | ||
| Contact: Wesley Hutchins | ||
| Subject | Dates | Times |
| VMR - Rescue Operations | Apr. 18, 23, 25, 30 | 0830-1130 |
| VMR - Vehicle Anatomy | May 7, 9, 14 | 0830-1130 |
| VMR - Stabilization/Extricate | May 16, 21, 23, 30, June 4 | 0830-1130 |
| VMR - Buss & Machinery | June 6, 11, 13 | 0830-1130 |
| VMR - Victim Management | June 18, 19, 20, 25, 27 | 0830-1130 |
| Night-time Technical Rescue VMR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates: April 18 - June 27. | ||
| Location: NW Forsyth Center in King 3111 Big Oaks Drive | ||
| Contact: Wesley Hutchins | ||
| Subject | Dates | Times |
| VMR - Rescue Operations | Apr. 18, 23, 25, 30 | 1830-2130 |
| VMR - Vehicle Anatomy | May 7, 9, 14 | 1830-2130 |
| VMR - Stabilization/Extricate | May 16, 21, 23, 30, June 4 | 1830-2130 |
| VMR - Buss & Machinery | June 6, 11, 13 | 1830-2130 |
| VMR - Victim Management | June 18, 19, 20, 25, 27 | 1830-2130 |