Instructor: Steven Fowler
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Classes by this instructor
D/O Pumps Hydr/Water Supply
This course includes an overview of fire pump theories, water supply sources, hydraulic fundamentals, relay and water shuttle operations, foam systems, and the abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/NFPA 1002 Standard, 2017 edition.
October 6-28, 2025, Holly Springs Fire Department
October 13-17, 2025, Garner Fire Department
October 13-17, 2025, Garner Fire Department
D/O Pumps Intro/Basic Ops
This course includes an overview of the types of apparatus equipped with fire pumps, apparatus safety, positioning, basic operations, and the abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/NFPA 1002 Standard, 2017 edition.
September 2-25, 2025, Holly Springs Fire Department
September 8-12, 2025, Garner Fire Department
September 8-12, 2025, Garner Fire Department
D/O Pumps Spr& Sps/Maint&Test
This course includes apparatus inspection, maintenance, testing, sprinkler and standpipe connections, and the abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/ NFPA 1002 Standard, 2017 edition.
November 4-24, 2025, Holly Springs Fire Department
Emergency Vehicle Driver
This course deals with the safe operation of emergency vehicles, driving skills, legal implications of emergency driving. departmental standard operating procedures, and abilities to satisfy the key requirements of NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (2017 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/NFPA 1002 Standard, 2017 edition.
September 4-15, 2025, Wake New Hope Fire Department Station 2
Essentials I/Live Burn
This class involves the student participating in a live burn of a structure for realistic fire service training. All training should be conducted in accordance with NFPA 1403.
September 20-21, 2025, Wake County Fire Training Center
Essentials II/ Live Burn
This class involves the student participating in a live burn of a structure for realistic fire service training. All training should be conducted in accordance with NFPA 1403.
September 27-28, 2025, Wake County Fire Training Center
Essentials/Prerequisite & Live-Burn Readiness
This course introduces students to fire safety issues related to donning, wearing, and doffing personal protective equipment - while operating on a fire/rescue emergency scene and while responding to or returning from that scene. Students will learn the about the construction and limitations of structural firefighting turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus. Students will also be introduced to command and accountability sysetms.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, Wake County Fire Training Center
FF Fireground Ops 7
This course includes instructional content for Water Supplies. This course will present the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications (2019 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/2019 Edition NFPA Standard.
September 13-15, 2025, Northern Wake Fire Department Station 2
FF Fireground Ops 8
This course includes instructional content for Hose, Streams, and Appliances. This course will present the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications (2019 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/2019 Edition NFPA Standard.
October 4-6, 2025, Northern Wake Fire Department Station 2
FF Fireground Ops 9
This course includes instructional content for Fire Control. This course will present the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications (2019 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/2019 Edition NFPA Standard.
December 13-22, 2025, Northern Wake Fire Department Station 2
Fire Officer I
This certification-related course covers the knowledge, skills, and requirements referenced in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard, 2020 edition, for Fire Officer I training. Topics include officer roles and responsibilities, community risk reduction, budgets, fire cause determination, inspections, education, leadership, management, public relations, and other requirements included in the NFPA standard. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of relevant NFPA standards as required for state Fire Officer I certification. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact Office State Fire Marshal for details. Effective date January 1, 2022.
September 4-8, 2025, Northern Wake Fire Department Station 2
Rescue Ops 1
This course includes instructional content for Rescue. This course will present the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1001: Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications (2019 edition). This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details. Effective date July 1, 2020/2019 Edition NFPA Standard.
November 21-24, 2025, Northern Wake Fire Department Station 2