Eastern Technical Associates provides public visible emissions certification programs in Charlotte, Hickory, Raleigh, and Wilmington. Choose a North Carolina smoke school location below to learn more about class and field locations, lecture information, fees, and agenda.

ETA’s comprehensive Method 9 classroom lecture is also available in online format. Attendees can access web-based training and participate in the session from the convenience of their office or home.


North Carolina Smoke School

February 11-12, 2025

Raleigh, NC Smoke School

Visible Emissions Lecture Information

  • Held once per week on Mondays
  • Start time: 9:00 am EST/ 8:00 am CT/ 7:00 am MT/ 6:00 am PT
  • Held virtually via live webinar using Go To Meeting
  • Lecture will be a separate registration from the field. To register for a lecture, visit our lecture webinar page

Field Opacity Certification

  • Tuesday & Wednesday, February 11 & 12, 2025
  • 8:00 am Registration & 8:30 am Start
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds
    Lower Midway Area
    1025 Blue Ridge Road
    Raleigh, NC 27607

February 13, 2025

Charlotte, NC Smoke School

Visible Emissions Lecture Information

  • Held once per week on Mondays
  • Start time: 9:00 am EST/ 8:00 am CT/ 7:00 am MT/ 6:00 am PT
  • Held virtually via live webinar using Go To Meeting
  • Lecture will be a separate registration from the field. To register for a lecture, visit our lecture webinar page

Field Opacity Certification

  • Thursday, February 13, 2025
  • 8:00 am Registration & 8:30 am Start
  • Secure Turf
  • 8320 Indian Trail Fairview Road
  • Indian Trail, NC 28079

April 23-24, 2025

Hickory, NC Smoke School

Lecture Information

  • Held once per week on Mondays
  • Start time: 9:00 am EST/ 8:00 am CT/ 7:00 am MT/ 6:00 am PT
  • Held virtually via live webinar using Go To Meeting
  • Lecture will be a separate registration from the field. To register for a lecture, visit our lecture webinar page

Field Information

  • Wednesday & Thursday, April 23 & 24, 2025
  • 8:00 a.m. Registration & 8:30 a.m. Start
  • Hickory Motor Speedway
    3130 Highway 70 South East
    Newton, NC 28658

April 30-May 1, 2025

Wilmington, NC Smoke School

Lecture Information

  • Held once per week on Mondays
  • Start time: 9:00 am EST/ 8:00 am CT/ 7:00 am MT/ 6:00 am PT
  • Held virtually via live webinar using Go To Meeting
  • Lecture will be a separate registration from the field. To register for a lecture, visit our lecture webinar page

Field Information

  • Wednesday & Thursday, April 30 & May 1, 2025
  • 8:00 am Registration & 8:30 am Start
  • Cape Fear Community College North Campus
    Fire Safety Training Center
    4500 Blue Clay Rd
    Castle Hayne, NC 28429
    *Parking is available in the larger lot across from the lot with the pond. ETA parking signs will be out.
    *Parking permits are required and will be issued via email sent the Monday morning prior to the program. You will need to print the parking pass and bring with you to display in your car. Any cars parked without a permit or in the wrong lot is subject to a ticket and/or towing.

Contact Us Today To Learn More About NC Smoke School Programs

Eastern Technical Associates is the smoke school North Carolinians trust for method 9 opacity certification. Give us a call today at (919) 878-3188 to speak with a visible emissions expert.