From Beaufort County Community College 

COLUMBIA — The Albemarle Fireman’s Association and Beaufort County Community College will host a Fire School Weekend in Tyrrell County on Oct. 2-4. Classes will be held at the Tyrrell County Fire Department at 618 N. Road St. in Columbia.

Eight classes are currently planned, including Safety and Survival; Driver/Operator: Introduction to Pumps; Mayday; Forcible Entry; Technical Rescue: Lowers and Raises; NCRRS Rural Water Supply: Preparing for a Water Haul Inspection; Grain Bin Rescue; and Emergency Vehicle Driving.

“The Fire School Weekend is part of our effort to make sure that all fire personnel throughout our service area are able to get the continued training that they need,” says BCCC Director of Fire Training Programs Johnny Williams.

There is a $20 registration fee for all students, which includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday. The $70 fee for each individual class is eligible to be waived for students affiliated with any North Carolina fire and rescue agency.

For more information contact Williams at 252-940-6363 or Johnny.Williams@BeaufortCCC.edu.