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May 2-4 & 9-11, 2025

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Both Weekends (May 2-4 & May 9-11) (Fri-Sun)

First class meeting: May 2 at 6pm at Nicholas County High School.

Firefighter 2

Firefighter II is the final step for interior structural firefighters, based on NFPA 1001 (Firefighter Level II) performance objectives. The course covers incident command, building collapse, vehicle extrication, technical rescue, hose testing, foam operations, flammable materials, fire detection and alarms, fire cause analysis, communications, reporting, pre-fire planning, and tactical strategy.

Must be Firefighter 1 certified.

Must bring full PPE, SCBA, and spare bottle.


First Weekend (May 2-4 Fri-Sun)

First class meetings: May 2 at 6pm at Nicholas County High School.

ICS-300 (NIMS 300)

This course is designed for emergency response personnel who would function in a Command or General Staff position during a large, complex incident or event, or personnel who are or would likely be part of a local or regional Incident Management Team during a major incident, whether single agency, multiagency or Unified Command.

Must have ICS-100 and ICS-200.

Must have laptop computer.

No junior firefighters.

Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)

This course trains firefighters to form and operate an effective RIT. Blending classroom theory with hands-on exercises, it covers essential rescue operations including team organization, deployment, communication, and safe fireground tactics. Emphasis is placed on rapid, coordinated responses to assist firefighters in distress while ensuring overall incident safety.

Must have Firefighter 1.

Must have full PPE, SCBA, and spare bottle.

Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations

This course meets NFPA 1006 standards by combining awareness-level theory with basic rope rescue operations. Classroom sessions cover safety protocols, incident size-up, hazard recognition, and first responder considerations. Participants receive practical training in multi-point anchors, rappelling, ascending systems, and patient/resource management per NFPA 1006 Chapter 6.

Must have helmet, gloves, boots, and rescue harness.

WV PST may invoice separately for this course instruction.

Vehicle Extrication Awareness and Operations

This course teaches vehicle rescue techniques including vehicle/machine classification, extrication, stabilization, patient disentanglement and care, Incident Command System operations, and incident termination. The course emphasizes hands-on skills.

Must have full PPE and eye protection.


First Weekend (May 3-4 Sat-Sun)

First class meeting: May 3 at 8am at Nicholas County High School.

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)

This course is a combination classroom and practical skills training focused on emergency vehicle operations. Topics include safety, legal aspects, inspection, and driver responsibilities. Both written and practical examinations are administered. This class meets WV State Fire Commission driver training requirements and recommendations.

It is recommended that you bring apparatus from your own department to drive.


Second Weekend (May 10-11 Sat-Sun)

First class meetings: May 10 at 8am at Nicholas County High School.

Basic Pump Operations

This course will teach students the roles and responsibilities of the pump operator. Tasks to be covered are pump operation and maintenance, engine placement at fires and rescue scenes, drafting from static sources, placement of hose streams and deluge sets, and use of deck guns and heavy streams. This is a combination classroom and hands-on course. 

ICS-400 (NIMS 400)

This course is designed for emergency response personnel who would function as part of an Area Command, Emergency Operations Center, or Multiagency Coordination System during a large, complex incident or event, or those personnel who are or would likely be part of a local or regional Incident Management Team during a major incident, whether single agency, multiagency or Unified Command.

Must have ICS-300.

Must have laptop computer.

No junior firefighters.

Rope Rescue Technician

This course is designed to educate students on performing emergency rope rescue at the technician level with NFPA 1006 and 1670 standards. Students will learn tech level skills including rope use and knots, anchors, rope systems, and performing rescue operations using low angle, steep angle, high angle, and highline operations.

Must have Rope Rescue Operations.

Must have helmet, gloves, boots, and rescue harness.

No junior firefighters.

WV PST may invoice separately for this course instruction.

Structural Search & Rescue

This course trains firefighters in structural search and rescue operations. Through classroom instruction and practical exercises, participants learn hazard assessment, systematic search methods, and safe victim extrication. The curriculum stresses building stability, effective communication, and teamwork for urban and industrial rescues. It prepares firefighters for rapid, safe operations under pressure. 


Must have Firefighter 1.

Must have full PPE, SCBA, and spare bottle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at nichcofireschool@yahoo.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

All classes except for rope rescue will be instructed by WVU Fire Service Extension. Mike Gray with WV Public Service Training will be instructing Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations and Technician.


All classes will first meet at Nicholas County High School. Instructors will then notify students if there is a different local location for remaining portions of the class.


Nicholas County High School

30 Grizzly Ln

Summersville, WV 26651


Fri-Sun classes begin that Friday at 6pm. Instructors will then notify students of the class times for the remaining portions of the class.


Sat-Sun classes begin at 8am.


Nicholas County firefighters: $25 per student per class

Out-of-county firefighters: $50 per student per class

WV PST may invoice separately for Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations and Technician.


Yes! Vendors will be present at Nicholas County High School on May 3, and more vendors will be announced soon!


Use the "Click here to register" button located on this page to register. Agencies will be invoiced for their students after the event.


See below for our hotel partners. Call to reserve and tell them you are attending the fire school for a discount.


Sponsors

Vendor Hall will be May 3 (More will be announced soon!)

Sponsor of Nicholas County Fire School

Hotel Discounts

Hotel partner for Nicholas County Fire School

Chalets at the Lake

Hampton Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn & Suites

(304) 741-4459 or (304) 741-5517

Hotel partner for Nicholas County Fire School

Hampton Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn & Suites

(304) 872-7100

Hotel partner for Nicholas County Fire School

La Quinta Inn & Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites

(304) 872-0555

Hotel partner for Nicholas County Fire School

Super 8

La Quinta Inn & Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites

(304) 209-6218

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