CVCC Fire & Rescue

10/16/2026

It was a busy morning at the CVCC Public Safety Training Center!

Our Fire Academy was on the driving pad completing Hazardous Materials Operations (Haz-Mat Ops) training. Hickory Fire Department was conducting a hose refresher utilizing large-diameter hose, while Lenoir Fire Department was in the Live Fire Training Building for their quarterly facility training.

We're proud to support our local fire and emergency services agencies by providing quality training opportunities. If your agency is interested in using our facilities and earning valuable training hours, send us a message. We'd love to help you meet your training goals!


City of Lenoir Fire Department

10/05/2026

09/02/2026

🚨 Ready to Advance Your Career in Public Safety? Classes Start 10-19-2026!Are you tired of waiting for answers or feeling stuck in your current role? Whether you want to finish a degree you already started or take your training to the next level, Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) is here to help you move forward.We offer the fastest, most affordable pathways to earn your credentials and protect your community.

🎓 Our Public Safety Programs Include:
A.A.S. in Fire Protection Technology
A.A.S. in Emergency Management
A.A.S. in Public Safety Administration
2000 Series ConEd Classes
⚡ Why Choose CVCC Public Safety?
Get Credit for Prior Learning: Turn your field experience, past academy training, and certifications into college credits.Fast & Affordable: Designed to fit the busy schedules of active first responders and working adults.Clear Answers & Support: Don't get lost in the system. Our dedicated advisors guide you every step of the way.
📅 Important Dates :Next Class Start Date: October 19, 2026

📧 Stop waiting and get clear answers today!Contact Dr. Rusty Graham directly at [email protected] to review your credits and build your custom path forward.

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08/23/2026

The North Carolina Certification Board and the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal are in the final stages of the North Carolina Firefighter Certification Standard. This process occurs every 5 years in order to comply with new NFPA standards.

The new standard is set to go live on July 1st of 2027 and the current 2019 standard will sunset on June 30th of 2027. What this means is that the current class model will no longer be offered after June 30th of 2027. Like previous standard changes, there will be a crossover to carry credits for classes taken in the 2019 standard over into the new standard. This bridge has not been released yet so we do not know what this looks like.

Please use the link below, to let us know what classes that you may still need. We will work to put together an evening schedule starting in the October / November timeframe. These classes will be conducted at CVCC's Main Campus or CVCC's Alexander Campus.

08/17/2026

Just a quick reminder for CVCC Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Fire Protection Technology, and Public Safety Administration Students....

08/02/2026

The classroom is ready for our twelve new Cadets. CVCC Fire Academy Class 26-2 starts their journey tomorrow morning at 8:00.