Smith Training and Consulting LLC

04/09/2026

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There's still time left to register! Final decisions on classes will be made April 17. The New Hanover County Firefighters Association Public Safety College is April 29 - May 3, 2026. Use the following link to download the brochure and a fillable registration form! https://cfcc.edu/public-safety/fire-programs/ Please share this with your departments!

04/02/2026

🚒 Upcoming Driver Operator Aerials Class Fall 2026🚒

Join us this fall for the Driver Operator Aerials course hosted at Kitty Hawk Fire Department!

📍 Location:
Kitty Hawk Fire Department
859 W Kitty Hawk Rd
Kitty Hawk, NC

📅 Class Dates:
October 26–29 (0800–1700)
November 2–5 (0800–1700)

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us!

04/01/2026

🚒 Upcoming Daytime Driver/Operator Pumps Series – Fall 2026
📍 Nash Community College

Nash Community College will be hosting a daytime Driver/Operator Pumps Series this fall.

Course Schedule:

🔹 Intro/Basic Pumps (FIP-3623)
📅 August 3, 4, 5, 11, 12
🕗 0800–1700

🔹 Hydraulics/Water Supply (FIP-3624)
📅 September 3, 8, 9, 10, 11
🕗 0800–1700

🔹 Maintenance, Testing, Sprinklers & Standpipes (FIP-3625)
📅 October 14, 16, 22, 23
🕗 0800–1700

📍 Location:
Nashville Fire Department – Station 2
1520 Oak Level Rd
Nashville, NC

Let us know if you have any questions

03/20/2026

This week, we wrapped up the second course in the Pumps series: Hydraulics and Water Supply, hosted by the Kill Devil Hills Fire Department.

Throughout the week, students worked through a variety of friction loss problems and gained hands-on experience with rural water supply operations and hydrant evolutions. These skills are critical for ensuring efficient and effective water movement on the fireground.

Great work by all the students for their dedication and effort during the course! 🚒💧

03/13/2026

Over the past two weeks, Martin Community College hosted the NC OSFM Hydraulics and Water Supply class during evening sessions.

Throughout the class, students learned about the different types of water supply operations they may encounter as driver/operators and how to effectively manage water movement on the fireground.

Great job to all the students for their hard work and dedication! 👏🚒

📚 Upcoming Classes

Pump Maintenance & Testing / Sprinklers & Standpipes
📅 May 11, 12, 13, 14, 18 & 19 (6:30–10:30 PM)
📅 May 16 (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)

Driver Operator Aerials – June
📅 June 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 (6:30–10:30 PM)
📅 June 13 & 20 (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)

03/13/2026

Over the past two weeks, Garner Fire Rescue hosted a Driver/Operator Aerials class with 11 students from GFR.

Throughout the class, students learned about the different types of aerial devices and gained valuable hands-on experience operating both of Garner’s aerial apparatus. This training helps ensure our operators are prepared to safely and effectively utilize these critical pieces of equipment on the fireground.

Great job to all the students for their hard work and dedication! 🚒

03/13/2026

During the week of February 23, 2026, we traveled to Kill Devil Hills Fire Department to host the NC OSFM Intro/Basic Pumps class.

Over the week, students from Collington, Avon, Nags Head, Roanoke Island, and Kitty Hawk learned the fundamentals of how fire pumps operate and completed hands-on skills to apply what they learned.

Great job to all the students for their hard work, and thank you to Kill Devil Hills Fire Department for hosting! 🚒

We look forward to returning next week for the next class in the series: Hydraulics and Water Supply.

03/05/2026

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Nashville Fire Department | Nashville, North Carolina

The Town of Nashville Fire Department is seeking two experienced firefighters to step into the role of Senior Firefighter and serve a growing community.

At the Nashville Fire Department, our firefighters respond to approximately 2,000 calls each year while operating out of two staffed engine companies. We pride ourselves on teamwork, training, and being ready when our community needs us most.

If you're looking for a department where you can make an impact, grow professionally, and be part of a strong crew culture, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

🔥 48/96 Schedule
🔥 $47,500 – $71,250 Salary Range
🔥 Holiday Pay

Minimum Requirements

• NC Firefighter I & II Certification
• NC Hazardous Materials Certification
• NC EMT Certification
• NC Driver/Operator Certification
• Valid NC Class B Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED

Applications Process is now open! You can apply by clicking this link https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashvillenc?

02/24/2026

Happy birthday to Samuel Smith. My son, as well as one of the Co-Instructors. We started the day co-teaching Intro/Basic Pumps in Dare County at Kill Devil Hills Fire. I can honestly say he has been raised in and by the Fire Service as he started attending Driver Operator classes when he was about 5 years old and continued into the Fire Service as a volunteer and now career member. May you be blessed.

01/02/2026

NCOSFM Driver Operator Certification Series
NCOSFM Driver Operator classes are returning to Dare County in 2026!
Course Schedule:
📍 Intro/Basic Pumps
Location: Kill Devil Hills Fire Department
Dates: February 23–27, 2026 (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
📍 Pump Hydraulics and Water Supply
Location: Kill Devil Hills Fire Department
Dates: March 16–20, 2026 (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
📍 Pump Maintenance, Testing, Sprinkler and Standpipes
Location: Kill Devil Hills Fire Department
Dates: April 13–16, 2026 (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
These courses meet NCOSFM Driver Operator certification requirements and are ideal for firefighters seeking to expand their operational knowledge and readiness.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

01/02/2026

📣 Reminder!
Upcoming EVD (Emergency Vehicle Driver)
📅 Start Date: January 22nd
📍 Location: Avon Volunteer Fire Department