Training Information

Training is the cornerstone of the fire service. The North Topsail Beach Fire Department (NTBFD) has long recognized this and has strived to provide adequate, appropriate, and realistic training to its members.  Each year NTBFD staff complete numerous hours in a variety of topics to include:

• Facilities Training – 18 hours
• Company Training – 192 hours
• Officer Training – 12 hours
• Driver Training – 12 hours
• Hazmat Training – 12 hours
• New Driver Training – 60 hours
• Recruit Training – 240 hours
• EMS Training – 36 hours
• Water Rescue – 40 hours