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:
The role of the emergency vehicle driver carries great responsibility. The penalty for not adequately training an emergency vehicle driver also carries legal consequences for the emergency service organization and its personnel. Emergency vehicle drivers have been held both criminally and civilly responsible for their actions. VFIS developed this program to teach emergency vehicle drivers proper driving techniques that include the mental as well as the physical aspects of the driving task. The program stresses the long-term impact of a collision involving an emergency vehicle on the emergency vehicle driver, the emergency service organization and the community.
Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 by first day of class and a valid driver license. - Prerequisites must be brought to the first day of class.
May 23 & 24, 8am-5pm
Location: Vigilance Hose VFC
This course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump construction and theory as well as operating techniques. Emphasis is placed on getting water to the pump, getting water from the pump for hose streams, and prevention of common mistakes in pump operations.
Prerequisites: Fireground Support or Essentials Basic Module - Prerequisites must be brought to the first day of class.
June 1 and 8, 6:30-10:30pm
June 14, 8am-5pm
Location: Lookout VFC
This course will allow the student to practice and further refine his/her ability to effectively and safely perform the fireground duties normally assigned to truck companies.
Prerequisites: Truck Company Ops - Prerequisites must be brought to the first day of class.
September 14 & 21, 6-10pm
September 26, 2026, 8am-5pm
Location: Liberty VFC
