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OVERVIEW
The Graham High School Fire Academy is part of the Public Safety Academy. This program is for students that have or may have an interest in a career as a firefighter. The Academy offers Public Safety I, Firefighter Technology I, II, and III Honors classes that give the student an opportunity to earn the North Carolina Firefighter certification through the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal and the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission. Upon completing the certification, opportunities will open for employment right out of high school. While in the Fire Academy, the student will be equipped with the basic foundation of firefighter knowledge and skills and important life skills and soft skills that will make the student successful in their chosen career path.
Classes Offered
Firefighter Technology I
Firefighter Technology II
Firefighter Technology III Honors
Office Hours
8:00 am to 8:50 am
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Contact Information
Classroom Location: V-6
Joel Davis - Fire Academy Chief
Joel Davis - Fire Academy Chief
I am excited to be a part of the faculty of Graham High School, Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Firefighter and Public Safety Academy. My desire is to bring the necessary classroom education and combine this with real-world applications.
Experience
Began career in Emergency Services in 1998
15 years with Burlington Fire Department
6 years with Alamance County EMS
1 year CareLink Critical Care Transport
3 years experience as Safety Director in private sector
Education
Earned Associate in Applied Science in Fire Science (2014) from Columbia Southern University
Earned B.S. of Science in Fire Science (2015) from Columbia Southern University, Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Working on Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management
State Certifications
State of North Carolina Certified Emergency Medical Technician
State of North Carolina Certified Firefighter Level I & II
State of North Carolina Certified Fire Service Instructor
Areas of Qualifications: Firefighter
Emergency Vehicle Driver
Driver Operator-Pumps
State of North Carolina Certified Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
State of North Carolina Certified Driver Operator Pumps and Aerials
State of North Carolina Certified Emergency Vehicle Driver
State of North Carolina Department of Justice ISAC Field Liaison Officer
State of North Carolina Division of Emergency Management ICS-300: Intermediate ICS
State of North Carolina Division of Emergency Management ICS-400: Advanced ICS
Federal Certifications
FEMA CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Instructor
Emergency Management Institute/FEMA - IS-100: Introduction to ICS
Emergency Management Institute/FEMA - IS-200: ICS for Federal Disaster Workers
Emergency Management Institute/FEMA - IS-700: National Incident Management System
Emergency Management Institute/FEMA - IS-800: National Response Plan
National Fire Academy: Leadership I, II & III
National Fire Academy: Arson Detection
National Fire Academy: Incident Safety Officer
National Fire Academy: Decision Making for the Initial Company Officer
National Fire Academy: Strategy and Tactics for the Initial Company Officer
Other Certifications
American Heart Association BLS Instructor
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