The Emergency Services Division is home to training and education for Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Science (EMS), and Fire Service. Programs generally offer two types of training. Curriculum programs are college classes that lead to a degree. Continuing Education programs are stand-alone courses that usually qualify the student to take an exam for state certification or other credentials. Continuing education classes do not result in college credit and usually cannot be transferred to a college degree program of study.
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Certificate Program
Join the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Program and get the essential skills required for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer with the state, county, or municipal governments, or with a private enterprise. BLET is the program required for certification as a law enforcement officer in NC.
For more information contact Daryl Fisher, Coordinator of Law Enforcement Training, at (828) 782-2841 or robertdfisher@abtech.edu
Criminal Justice Technology
A.A.S. Degree Program
Are you looking for a career as a police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, or loss prevention specialist? This curriculum is designed to provide practical knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations as well as increase employment opportunities in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields.
For more information, please contact Sarah Benson at (828) 782-2395 or sarahabenson@abtech.edu
Law Enforcement In-Service and Continuing Education Program
Our Law Enforcement Continuing Education Program provides specialized training programs for sworn officers. Select the link below for more information and access to the program web page.
- Visit Law Enforcement Training
Fire Service Training
Our Fire Service Education department provides courses toward NC OSFM firefighter certification. Courses are available individually and also in an academy format.
- Firefighter Academy Information- Link to page: Firefighter Academy Information
- Check the Facebook page "Buncombe County Fire & Rescue Training" for updated schedules.
- Visit Buncombe County Fire Training Calendar
- Visit Fire Services Training
Emergency Medical Service Online CE Training
EMT, AEMT, Paramedic Non-Degree Courses
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is proud to announce the development of online continuing education. This training is currently at the EMT level with advanced-level provider classes being developed. The department also offers non-degree EMT and advanced courses.
Emergency Medical Science AAS Degree
A.A.S. Degree Program
Become a paramedic where you will do something different every day, for every call. Become well-versed in rescue skills, knowledge of fire scene operations, hazardous materials response, vehicle extrication, and self-defense. This curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as paramedics. Additionally, the program can provide an Associate Degree for individuals desiring an opportunity for career enhancement. Further education can lead to careers with rescue teams and supporting law enforcement or in wildland fire suppression, critical care, incident command, and many other opportunities.
For more information contact Anthony Green at (828) 782-2359 or anthonytgreen@abtech.edu
Good to know
If you are enrolled in an Emergency Services program, use this list to find your program advisor's contact information:
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
Daryl Fisher
- Phone: (828) 782-2841
- Email: robertdfisher@abtech.edu
Criminal Justice Technology
Sarah Benson
- Phone: (828) 782-2395
- Email: sarahabenson@abtech.edu
Emergency Medical Science
Anthony Green
- Phone: (828) 782-2359
- Email: anthonytgreen@abtech.edu
