Ignite Your Potential
Explore the Northampton Community College Fire/Rescue Department's fire courses. Discover what makes our training unique, who should enroll, and the benefits you'll gain. Join us in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, and become a certified fire professional.
Unmatched Fire Training
Discover what sets Northampton Community College Fire/Rescue Department's fire courses apart. Our programs emphasize hands-on experience, cutting-edge techniques, and instruction from seasoned professionals. We provide the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the fire service.
What to Expect
Our fire courses are designed to challenge and inspire. Students can expect a blend of classroom learning, practical drills, and realistic simulations. Our courses provides an immersive learning environment, preparing students for the demands of real-world firefighting.
Ideal Candidates
Our fire courses welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including aspiring firefighters, current emergency responders, and those seeking to enhance their skills. Whether you're new to the fire service or a seasoned veteran, our courses offer valuable learning opportunities for everyone.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at 610-332-6434 or email Laurie Bush at lbush@northampton.edu.
Upcoming Courses:
This entry-level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to interior fire ground operations including air monitoring, Search and Rescue, Firefighter Survival, tactical Ventilation, Interior Hose Streams, Fire Suppression, and Overhaul, Salvage & Property Conservation. This is the fourth of four levels (courses) in the curriculum.
Prerequisites: Exterior Firefighter (ELEF), Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO). Minimum age: 18 years at start of course.
Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, March 29-May 3, 2026
This course is designed to refresh and reinforce the basic knowledge and skills required by any firefighter who wishes to work efficiently, effectively and safely as part of a team on the fire ground.
Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM or FFF or a combination of three (3) of the following 16 hour courses: Respiratory Protection (REPR/REPX), Engine Company Operations (ECOP), Truck Company Operations (TRCO/ATRC), Structural Burn Session (SBS), Ventilation Practices (TRVP), Structural Fire Rescue (SFR)
Wed., May 6, 8am - 5pm
Sat., May 9, 6pm - 10pm
Wed., May 13, 6pm - 10pm
Sat., May 16, 8am – 5pm
Sat., May 23, 8am – 5pm
Location: Northampton County Fire School
