Basic Firefighter Indoctrination Training (BFIT)

Summary: 

Overview of the Basic Firefighter Indoctrination Training (BFIT) program, including the application process

Overview

Basic Firefighter Indoctrination Training (BFIT) is a program within our Continuing Education division that's designed to train and prepare students to take the Firefighter II Certification Exam for North Carolina. This is a comprehensive training program that will be challenging physically, mentally, and academically.  Successful participants in the BFIT Academy will be prepared to sit for the Office of the State Fire Marshal's test for Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials Responder Level I certifications.

Applying to the Program

If you are interested in applying to the program, call (828) 782-2355 to leave your contact information and request that an application packet be mailed to you before the application period.

Application to the BFIT Fire Academy is a competitive process. Applicants will be scored based on reading comprehension, physical ability, and acceptance committee review. Acceptance into the academy will be based on the highest scores.

Next Start Date and Requirements for Application

For further information, including the next start date and requirements for application, go to www.abtech.edu/fire-services/basic-firefighter-indoctrination-training-bfit.

Additional Questions

For additional questions, contact

• Tommy Brooks at thomasmbrooks@abtech.edu or (828) 782-2139
• John Witherspoon at johncwitherspoon@abtech.edu or (828) 782-2844 

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