The program offers hands-on classes beginning Friday night through Sunday teaching the latest techniques in fire and rescue training for emergency responders. The professional development is co-sponsored by DCCC and the Davidson County Public Safety Association.

In addition to the training, activities for children and parents Saturday are sponsored by the college and the Davidson County Fire Marshal's office. These activities include fire prevention tips and exhibitions. New this year will be a display from the fire marshal's office that will demonstrate a smoke house.

The event has become a staple at the college, said Myra Thompson, DCCC's public information officer.

“Workers across the state rely on this event for their professional training,” she said. “The additions for the public are secondary. What's primary is the professional development that the first responders get every year.”

Tony Ramsey, director of EMS at DCCC, said the college continues to evolve and that it's beneficial for different departments involved in the training to work together.