The Northern Nevada Fire and Rescue Academy

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Overview

The Northern Nevada Fire and Rescue Academy at TMCC is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position in municipal firefighting. Upon completion the student will be fully certified to NFPA and Nevada Standards for Firefighter I and II (Firefighter II upon successful completion of an internship).

The academy is governed by the fire technology advisory board and administered by the academy staff. The academy is under the general direction and rules of the board of regents and the administration of Truckee Meadows Community College. Upon completion of the academy process, the student will receive 28 credits that can be applied toward an associate of applied science degree in fire technology.

The Fire Academy is offered in two formats:

• Full-time Fire Academy
• Weekend Fire Academy

Primary Objectives

1. Prepare the student for a career in the fire service by giving the student the required academic and practical skills to function as a firefighter.
2. Develop the student's self-confidence and professional demeanor to enhance the student's ability to comport in the fire service.
3. Start the student on a track toward a college degree in fire technology.

Certification

Upon completion the student will have met or exceeded all national and state standards for the following certifications. The student must complete an internship and complete an NFPA physical to receive full NFPA Firefighter I and II certification.

• NFPA Fire Fighter I
• NFPA Fire Fighter II
• Hazardous Material First Responder, Operational/Awareness
• All Technical Rescue, Awareness Level
• Vehicle Extrication Operational
• Basic Wildland Fire Fighter, S-110, 130, 190, 134, L-180
• Incident Command ICS 100/200
• NFA, Fire Fighter Safety and Survival
• Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B)
  • If you are a current EMT-B, you have the option not to take this course. EMT-B will be scheduled the first three weeks of the Full-time Academy schedule.