Welcome to Northampton Community College Emergency Services Department
At NCC's Emergency Services Department, we offer a wide range of fire, rescue, EMT, CPR/First Aid, and hazmat courses to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to save lives and protect communities.
Our courses are designed by industry experts and focus on hands-on training to ensure that you are prepared for any emergency situation. Explore our shop now to take your skills to the next level.
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Achieve Your Goals
Many students aim to enhance their skills, gain certifications, or advance their careers in fire, rescue, and hazmat fields. Our courses are designed to help you meet these goals with comprehensive training and real-world application.
Real-Life Impact
Our training has empowered countless individuals to act decisively in critical situations. Hear stories of how our graduates have used their skills to save lives and protect communities, showcasing the tangible difference our courses make.
Ongoing Support
We provide continuous support throughout your learning journey and beyond. From expert instructors to comprehensive resources, we're committed to helping you succeed long after you complete your course at Northampton Community College Fire/Rescue Department.
Upcoming Courses
A comprehensive review of knowledge and skill requirements is the main objective. Knowledge competencies can be obtained in different methodologies. Classroom lecture, sample testing, review questions, and homework assignments are among the possibilities. Which methodology or combination of methodologies used is up to the creativity of the instructor. Skills competencies can be obtained through hands-on drills, demonstrations and/or video review. Once again the creativity of the instructor is important. Methodologies may have to be adjusted due to the experience and/or training level of the students. When selecting methodologies the overall “Course Goal” should be the foremost thought.
Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter or Essentials Basic Module or Firefighter 1 or a combination of three (3) of the following Respiratory Protection (REPR/REPX), Engine Company Operations (ECOP), Truck Company Operations (TRCO/ATRC), Structural Burn Session (SBS), Ventilation Practices (TRVP), Structural Fire Rescue (SFR)
May 6 & May 13, 6-10pm
May 9, 16, & 23, 8am-5pm
Location: Northampton County Fire School
The primary target audiences for this course are the First Responders (fire, rescue, emergency medical, police, telecommunicators, etc.) who will witness or discover a hazardous substance/materials release or a terrorist/criminal incident. Students will be trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the incident. They shall have sufficient training or experience to demonstrate competency in objectively understanding hazardous substances, the risks, potential outcomes, and the ability to recognize and identify their presence. They must understand their role, including site security, safe scene management and how to use the latest version of the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) Emergency Response Guidebook during a hazardous materials/WMD or a terrorist/criminal emergency.
Prerequisites: HazMat Awareness JB or HazMat Awareness 24 - Prerequisites must be brought to the first day of class.
May 11, 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: Lookout VFC
Truck companies, regardless of whether they arrive on an aerial device, squad, or engine, are the ‘combat engineers’ of fire attack operations. This course, for experienced firefighters, will introduce the student to the basic concept of truck company operations and duties, including organizing the delivery of truck company services, selection and use of key tools, advanced ventilation and forcible entry theory and practices, search and rescue, and other fire attack support functions.
Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter or Essentials Basic Module - Prerequisites must be brought to the first day of class.
May 11 & 18, 6-10pm
May 30, 8am-5pm
Location: Liberty VFC
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
The Safety officers’ responsibilities fall into two clear cut categories: those associated with responding to the incident scene, and those associated with managing the day-to-day affairs of the department. The Incident Safety Officer (ISO) course focuses on the incident and the role the Safety Officer plays as part of the Command Staff. The target audience is Company Officers (CO) who are experienced in firefighter safety issues and are familiar with an Incident Command System, hazardous materials management, and related emergency operations. The program provides the student with the decision-making process and skills required to recognize unsafe acts and conditions and take appropriate corrective actions.
Prerequisites: NICS-FS or NICS-EMS or ICS and training to the Haz-Mat First Responder Operations level - Prerequisites must be brought to the first day of class.
September 16, 17, 30, & October 1, 6:30-10:30pm
Location: Northampton County Emergency Management
