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.
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
This entry-level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to basic information including an overview of the fire service, fire service history, its mission and organization, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, tools, communications, work areas, and backing apparatus. This is the first of four levels (courses) in the curriculum.
Mondays and Sundays, January 5-12, 2026
Prerequisites: Minimum age: 14 years old at start of course.
This entry-level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operation including fire hose, water supply, hose operations, ropes and knots, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), building construction, and scene lighting. This is the second of four levels (courses) in the curriculum.
Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, January 19-February 8, 2026
Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS), Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA). Minimum age: 14 years old at start of course.
This entry-level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operation including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), fire dynamics, fire extinguishers, forcible entry, ladders, and fire streams/hose line advancement. This is the third of four levels (courses) in the curriculum.
Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, February 9-March 8, 2026
Prerequisites: Fireground Support (ELFG), NIMS 700, ICS 100. Minimum age: 14 years old at start of course.
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.
Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, March 29-May 3, 2026
Prerequisites: Exterior Firefighter (ELEF), Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO). Minimum age: 18 years at start of course.
The primary target audiences for this course are the First Responders (fire, rescue, emergency medical, police, 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 have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency to understand what hazardous substances are, the risks, potential outcomes, the ability to recognize and identify their presence, their role, including site security, safe scene management and how to use the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) Emergency Response Guidebook during a hazardous materials/WMD or a terrorist/criminal emergency.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Prerequisite(s): None
Provide training for first responders that respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, and the environment. Personnel are trained to respond in a defensive fashion to contain the release from a safe distance, to keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures. They must understand basic hazard and risk assessment, how to select and use proper personnel protective equipment, basic hazardous materials terms, basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available, and basic decontamination procedures and termination procedures.
Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, March 9-23, 2026
Prerequisite(s): HMA or HMAR
