The North Carolina Emergency Training Center (NCETC) delivers high-impact, scenario-based training to prepare emergency responders for the complex challenges they face in the field. Whether you're re-certifying or building new skills, NCETC offers realistic, hands-on instruction designed to meet national standards and support mission readiness.

Currently Offered Course

FAA 139 Re-Certification Live Fire Training
Duration: One day
Tuition: Free for North Carolina-based participants; out-of-state fee available upon request

This course provides live fire training in compliance with FAA FAR Part 139 requirements. It focuses on turret and handline control for managing simulated aircraft fuel spill fires. Students operate ARFF vehicles with roof-mounted turrets and use handlines in Class B fire scenarios.

Prerequisites:

  • Current certification as an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (Basic ARFF)

  • Physical ability to wear SCBA and perform demanding tasks

Group Training:
We welcome group sessions for eight or more participants. Custom scheduling and instruction are available upon request.

Coming Soon in 2025

The completion of NCETC will expand training offerings to include:

  • Swift Water Rescue
    Technical rescue in moving water environments, including rope systems, victim extraction, and survival skills.

  • Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
    Response to structural collapse, confined space, and disaster scenarios using heavy rescue techniques.

  • Hazardous Materials Response
    Identification, containment, and mitigation of chemical, biological, or radiological incidents.

  • Fire Investigation Technician Training
    Evidence preservation, fire cause analysis, and courtroom presentation for certified fire investigators.

Facility Features Supporting Training

  • Our training programs are supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including:

  • A full-scale 737/C130 ARFF trainer

  • A 3,500-gallon Jet-A hydrocarbon burn pit

  • Propane-based fire systems with environmental safeguards

  • Non-toxic smoke generation

  • SCBA compatibility and multiple suppression systems

Request Training or Register Interest

Departments and individuals can request training or express interest using our online form. We’ll work with you to schedule sessions that meet your team’s operational goals. [Link to Contact or Request Form]

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