NC Prescribed Fire Training Center

Montgomery Community College is the North Carolina Prescribed Fire Training Center providing landowner workshops on the role of fire in wildlife and forest management. Classes are formed on an as-needed basis and will be posted each semester. For more information about upcoming classes, e-mail Boon Chesson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

S130, S190, & L180 Wildland Firefighter Training

NC Prescribed Fire Training Center

Montgomery Community College

Troy, NC

Building 100 Room 105

January 28 – February 1, 2013

Wildland Firefighter Training and Wildland Fire Behavior will be held by the NC Prescribed Fire Training Center located at Montgomery Community College in Troy, North Carolina. This course of study will provide the entry level training necessary to become qualified as a Type 2 wildland firefighter. It will be an introduction to wildland fire behavior as it relates to fuels, weather, and topography. Additionally, it will provide training in basic firefighter skills.

There is no charge for the class. A minimal charge of $13.95 will be made for Student Workbooks, Handbooks, and Guides that will be the property of the student.

Register for the class by contacting Melisa Bond at 910-576-6222 ext. 255. There will be a class limit of 25 students.

Course Agenda