Class Fee: $75,  (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  November 4th & 7th; 1830–2230 & 9th; 0800–1700 Instructor: Brad Dunham Prerequisites: Essentials of Fire Fighting or EL–Interior Firefighter. This class is open to all fire personnel.  However, preferential discretion will be exercised in class attendee selection in regards to company level officers and members responsible for fire scene examinations. Classroom course covers: scene assessment, activation of the Emergency Response System, evaluation of potential and existing water hazards, scene management, rescue…

Class Fee: $26, Textbook Fee: $28 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  Nov. 16th and 17th; 0800-1700 Instructor: Randy Rice Prerequisite: Basic Fire Police (BFPO) This course provides instructional review of the laws pertaining to fire police powers & the expected duties which include the health, safety, and legal aspects of performance. FPOs will also be taught how to deal with people, how to manage incident response, & leadership qualities. Download the Registration Form here or click the button below…

Class Fee: $42, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  Nov. 7th & 14th; 1830–2230 & 17th; 0800–1700 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisite: Essentials of FF or EL-Intro to Fire Service This course focuses on Type III, Type IV and Type V constructed buildings and what the first-in firefighter as well as the new and experienced officer need to know about the hazards associated with these types of construction. Student will be introduced to recognizing combustible construction prior to entering the structure…

Class Fee: $25, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  November 21st; 1900 – 2200 Instructor: Jordan Hood The forgotten workhouse of today's fire service, the no non-sense Engine Company culture is a dying breed. We will discuss the aggressive ways of the Engine Company, from the meadows, to the ghettos. We will learn how to have a positive, and successful outcome at each incident. We will reinforce the basics to go further and faster to reach the ultimate goal on…

Class Fee: $396, (56 Hrs, Min. Age: 18 at the start of class) Dates:  November 6th; 1830 – 2230, 9th & 10th; 0800–1700, 13th; 1830 – 2230, 16th; 0800 – 1700, 19th & 20th; 1830 – 2230, 23rd & 24th; 0800–1700 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisites: EL-Exterior FF and HazMat Ops This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to interior fire ground operations, SCBA, search & rescue, ventilation techniques, fire suppression, salvage, protective systems, and firefighter survival. This is the…

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Lab Fee: $75, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  December 14th; 0800 – 1630 Instructor: Justin Koller American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock, and other first aid emergencies. This…

Class Fee: $75, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  Dec. 18th, 2019; 1800-2100 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Interior FF This class goes over aspects of NFPA 1403 and burn policies involved when burning at YCFS. Such as: Accountability, fire sets, building orientation, and clean-up.  This is a required class for departments that wish to be listed as instructors for their company level burns per the YCFS Burn Policy for Company Level Burns. **This does NOT certify…

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Class Fee: $104, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2020: Jan. 21st & 23rd; 1830–2230 & 25th; 0800–1700 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisite: NONE This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to basic information including an overview of the fire service, fire service organization, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, and terrorism awareness.  This is the first of four courses in the curriculum. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at…

Class Fee: $42, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2020: Jan. 8th & 16th; 1830–2230 & 26th; 0800–1700 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisite: Essentials of FF or EL-Intro to Fire Service The failure of a building or building components under fire conditions is a leading cause of firefighter death and injury.  The ability to recognize and locate relevant information about a building before a fire and to "read" a building during the course of a fire incident, are essential survival skills. …

                                                                                                                                  Class Fee: $16, (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)  Dates:  January 27th, 2020; 1830 – 2230 Instructor:…

Lab Fee: $75, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  February 8th, 2020; 0800-1630 Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock,…

Class Fee: $156, Lab Fee: $10 (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2020: Feb. 1st, 2nd, 8th, & 9th; 0800–1700 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisites: EL-Intro to Fire Service AND HazMat Awareness This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operations including water supply, fire hose, ropes, SCBA support, tools, communications, and alarms. This is the second of four courses in the curriculum. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station…

Class Fee: $26, Textbook Fee: $28 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: Feb. 3rd, 4th, 10th, & 11th; 1830-2230 Instructor: Randy Rice Prerequisite: ICS-100B This course provides instruction on the proper method to be appointed, the laws pertaining to fire police, fire police powers, and the expected duties of a new fire police officer. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here.

Class Fee: $78, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: Feb. 15th & 16th; 0800-1700 Instructor: Ben Rodkey Prerequisites: Essentials of Firefighting, EL-Interior Firefighter, or equivalent This course will give the student a basic overview of Company Officer responsibilities, personnel issues, their role in fire ground operations, and the development of a sound, effective administrative and fire ground organizational structure. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here.

Lab Fee: $150 <NOT covered under subscription, this is for the ProBoard Cert. test,  (44 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: Jan. 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, 29th; 1830-2230, and Feb. 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, & 19th; 1830-2230 Instructor: Dana Baker                                                                               …

Class Fee: $42, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2020: Feb. 5th & 13th; 1830–2230 & 23rd; 0800–1700 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisite: Essentials of FF or EL-Intro to Fire Service This course focuses on Type III, Type IV and Type V constructed buildings and what the first-in firefighter as well as the new and experienced officer need to know about the hazards associated with these types of construction. Student will be introduced to recognizing combustible construction prior to entering the…

Class Fee: $188, (52 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2020: Feb. 19th; 1830 – 2230, 22nd & 23rd; 0800 – 1700, 26th; 1830 – 2230, Feb. 29th & Mar. 1st; 0800-1700, Mar. 4th; 1830-2230, and March 7th; 0800 -1700 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisites: EL-Fire Ground Support, NIMS 700, and ICS 100 This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to exterior fire ground operations including ladders, forcible entry, fire behavior, fire extinguishers, SCBA, fire streams, hose line advancement, and utility control.…

Class Fee: $75, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  March 9th, 2020; 1800-2100 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Interior FF This class goes over aspects of NFPA 1403 and burn policies involved when burning at YCFS. Such as: Accountability, fire sets, building orientation, and clean-up.  This is a required class for departments that wish to be listed as instructors for their company level burns per the YCFS Burn Policy for Company Level Burns. **This does NOT certify you…

                                                                                                                 Class Fee: $104, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  March 9th & 12th; 1830 – 2230, 14th & 15th; 0800 – 1700 Instructor: Larry Curry…

                                                                                                                              Class Fee: $205 (waived if Lab fee is charged)                 Lab…

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Class Fee: $125, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: March 28th; 0800-1700 Instructor: Bill Hoover Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Interior FF This course will build upon the students’ knowledge and skills of structural firefighting by focusing on the hazards associated in attacking attic fires. Turnout Gear, SCBA, Pants & Long Sleeve Shirt REQUIRED For Class Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here.

Class Fee: $104, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: Mar. 23rd & 25th; 1830-2230, Mar. 29th; 0800-1700 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or Interior Firefighter Truck companies, regardless of whether they arrive on an aerial device, squad, or engine, are the ‘combat engineers’ of fire attack operations. This course is for experienced firefighters to introduce the student to the basic concept of truck company operations and duties, including organizing the delivery of truck company services, selection and use…

Class Fee: $26, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  March 30th, 2020; 1830 – 2130 Instructor: Todd Stahl Classroom course covers: scene assessment, activation of the Emergency Response System, evaluation of potential and existing water hazards, scene management, rescue vs. recovery, and personal safety measures. Course meets NFPA 1670 awareness level guidelines. FEMA Course 15-32935 Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here.

Class Fee: $52, (3 Hrs) Dates:  April 2nd, 2020; 1830-2130 Instructor: Ben Rodkey                                                                                                                                         …

Class Fee: $52, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: Mar. 31st & Apr. 1st; 1830 – 2230 & April 4th; 0800 – 1700 Instructor: Dana Baker Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Intro to Fire Service This course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump construction and theory, as well as operating techniques. Emphasis is placed on getting water to the pump, getting water from the pump for hose streams, and prevention of common mistakes in pump operations.…

Lab Fee: $75, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  April 4th, 2020; 0800-1630 Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock, and…

Class Fee: $52, (3 Hrs) Dates:  April 7th, 2020; 1830-2130 Instructor: Ben Rodkey                                                                                                                                           …

Class Fee: $104, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: Apr. 6th & 9th; 1830-2230 & Apr. 11th; 0800-1700 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisite: Truck Co. Ops 1 This course will allow the student to practice and further refine his or her ability to effectively and safely perform the fire ground duties normally assigned to truck companies. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here.

Lab Fee: $75, not covered by subscription as this covers the cost of the Proboard exam (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  March 2nd, 4th, 11th, 18th: 1830-2230; March 22nd & 29th: 0800-1700; April 6th & 8th, 2020: 1830-2230 Instructor: Dana Baker Prerequisite: Haz-Mat Awareness and current CPR & first aid certification This program is designed to enhance the student’s ability to perform critical skill sets to meet the intent of NFPA 1006 Veh. Rescue Awareness & Operations. This course…

Class Fee: $125, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  April 18th, 2020; 0800-1700 Instructor: Bill Hoover Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Interior FF This course will build upon the student's knowledge and skills of structural firefighting by focusing on the hazards associated in attacking basement fires. Turnout Gear, SCBA, Pants & Long Sleeve Shirt REQUIRED For Class Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here

Class Fee: $75,  (16 Hrs) Dates:  2020: April 14th, 16th; 1830-2230, & April 19th, 2020; 0800-1700 Instructor: Dana Baker Prerequisite: Essentials of FF or ELIS This course introduces the student to basic methods of water movement in the rural area for firefighting.  Tank trucks and large diameter hose are utilized.  Safe, efficient, and recommended methods are discussed, demonstrated, and practiced. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here.

                                                Class Fee: $84, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: Apr. 20th & 21st; 1830–2230 & Apr. 25th; 0800–1700 Instructor: Randy Rice The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency…

Class Fee: $396, (56 Hrs, Min. Age: 18 at the start of class) Dates:  2020: Apr. 4th & 5th; 0800-1700, Apr. 8th & 15th; 1830-2230, Apr. 26th; 0800 – 1700, Apr. 28th & 29th; 1830 – 2230, May 2nd & 3rd; 0800-1700 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisites: EL-Exterior FF and HazMat Ops This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to interior fire ground operations, SCBA, search & rescue, ventilation techniques, fire suppression, salvage, protective systems, and firefighter survival. This is the…

Class Fee: $73, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: May 5th & 7th; 1830-2230 & 9th; 0800–1700 Instructor: Will Shaver Prerequisite: Essentials of FF or EL-Interior FF A discussion of fire behavior and how it spreads in structures, methods of calculating needed water flow, and organizing & equipping engine company is followed by a series of hands-on drills involving various engine company evolutions. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your…

Class Fee: $100, (covered by subscription); $25 Lab Fee *NOT covered by subscription* Dates:  May 6th & 7th; 1800–2230 & May 9th; 0800–1600    (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Instructor: Brad Dunham Prerequisites: Essentials of Fire Fighting or EL–Interior Firefighter. This class is open to all fire personnel.  However, preferential discretion will be exercised in class attendee selection in regards to company level officers and members responsible for fire scene examinations. Classroom course covers: scene assessment, activation of the Emergency Response…

Class Fee: $52, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: May 11th & 13th; 1830 – 2230 & May 16th; 0800 – 1700 Instructor: Dana Baker Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Intro to Fire Service This course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump construction and theory, as well as operating techniques. Emphasis is placed on getting water to the pump, getting water from the pump for hose streams, and prevention of common mistakes in pump operations. Click the button…

                                                                                                                             Class Fee: $94, waived if training subscription was purchased.  (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  May 12th &…

Class Fee: $26, Textbook Fee: $28 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: May 11th, 12th, 18th, & 19th; 1830-2230 Instructor: Randy Rice Prerequisite: Basic Fire Police (BFPO) This course provides instructional review of the laws pertaining to fire police powers & the expected duties which include the health, safety, and legal aspects of performance. FPOs will also be taught how to deal with people, how to manage incident response, & leadership qualities. Click the button below to register your student. Download an…

**This Class is ACTIVE, it is HAPPENING!!! As of 05/27/20~Holly Lab Fee: $75, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  June 6th, 2020; 0800-1630 Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such…

                                                                                                              Class Fee: $26, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  June 13th, 2020; 0800 – 1600 Instructor: Larry Curry Prerequisite: Haz-Mat Operations This course will allow a…

*This class had the dates changed and priority for the first 72hrs of being available goes to the originally registered students since the class size was reduced to 20 students.* Class Fee: $52, (16 Hrs) Dates:  2020: June 23rd, 25th, 30th: 1830-2230, and July 2nd, 2020: 1830-2230 Instructor: Bill Hoover Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Interior FF This 16-hour program is targeted at experienced firefighters who wish to refresh their basic knowledge and skills in preparation for taking the written and practical…

THIS IS THE RESCHEDULED INTERIOR CLASS FROM APRIL. THOSE STUDENTS HAVE FIRST PRIORITY!!! (That means, ONLY the original students from the April Interior class should be registering.  If interested in the Interior class, you can register for the November Interior class.)    Class Fee: $312, (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 18 at the start of class) Dates:  2020: June 16th, 18th, & 22nd: 1830-2230, June 27th & 28th: 0800-1700, and July 7th, 8th, & 9th: 1830-2230 Instructor: John Livingston II Prerequisites: EL-Exterior…

The York County Fire School is a testing site for the ProBoard Firefighter I testing.  The written test will be held on Friday, July 10th, 2020 from 1830-2230 and the practical testing will be held on Saturday, July 11th, 2020 from 0800-1630 (or longer if needed). All Firefighter I Certification Applications need to be submitted to HACC Public Safety Center, NOT to the fire school. Per HACC's website: Send typed, completed, original* applications to:   HACC, Central Pennsylvania Community College  …

Class Fee: $104, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2020: July 14th & 16th; 1830–2230 & 18th; 0800–1700 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisite: NONE This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to basic information including an overview of the fire service, fire service organization, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, and terrorism awareness.  This is the first of four courses in the curriculum. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here.

                                                                                                            Class Fee: $104, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  July 13th & 16th; 1830 – 2230, 18th & 19th; 0800 – 1700 Instructor: Larry Curry Prerequisite: Haz-Mat…

Class Fee: $104, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: July 12th & 26th; 0800-1700 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or Interior Firefighter Truck companies, regardless of whether they arrive on an aerial device, squad, or engine, are the ‘combat engineers’ of fire attack operations. This course is for experienced firefighters to introduce the student to the basic concept of truck company operations and duties, including organizing the delivery of truck company services, selection and use of key tools,…

Class Fee: $52, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: July 22nd & 23rd; 1830 – 2230 & July 26th; 0800 – 1700 Instructor: Dana Baker Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Intro to Fire Service This course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump construction and theory, as well as operating techniques. Emphasis is placed on getting water to the pump, getting water from the pump for hose streams, and prevention of common mistakes in pump operations. Click…

Class Fee: $156, Lab Fee: $10 (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2020: July 21st & 23rd; 1830-2230, July 25th; 0800–1700, July 28th & 30th; 1830-2230, and Aug. 1st; 0800-1700 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisites: EL-Intro to Fire Service AND HazMat Awareness This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operations including water supply, fire hose, ropes, SCBA support, tools, communications, and alarms. This is the second of four courses in the curriculum. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class…

Class Fee: $75,  (16 Hrs) Dates:  2020: July 27th & 28th; 1830-2230, & ; 0800-1700 Instructor: Dana Baker Prerequisite: Essentials of FF or ELIS This course introduces the student to basic methods of water movement in the rural area for firefighting.  Tank trucks and large diameter hose are utilized.  Safe, efficient, and recommended methods are discussed, demonstrated, and practiced. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here.

Class Fee: $104, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2020: Aug. 4th & 5th; 1830–2230 & 8th; 0800–1700 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisite: NONE This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to basic information including an overview of the fire service, fire service organization, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, and terrorism awareness.  This is the first of four courses in the curriculum. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station…

Lab Fee: $75, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  August 8th, 2020; 0800-1630 Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock, and…

                                                                                                              Class Fee: $26, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  August 15th, 2020; 0800 – 1600 Instructor: Larry Curry Prerequisite: Haz-Mat Operations This course will allow a…

                                                Class Fee: $84, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: Aug. 12th & Aug. 13th; 1830–2230 & Aug. 15th; 0800–1700 Instructor: Bill Hoover The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating…

Class Fee: $26, Textbook Fee: $28 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: Aug. 22nd & 23rd; 0800-1700 Instructor: Randy Rice Prerequisite: ICS-100B This course provides instruction on the proper method to be appointed, the laws pertaining to fire police, fire police powers, and the expected duties of a new fire police officer. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here.

                                                                                                                                  Class Fee: $16, (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)  Dates:  August 24th, 2020; 1830 – 2230 Instructor: Larry Curry…

Class Fee: $125, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  Aug. 29th, 2020; 0800-1700 Instructor: Bill Hoover Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Interior FF This course will build upon the students’ knowledge and skills of structural firefighting by focusing on the hazards associated in attacking attic fires. Turnout Gear, SCBA, Pants & Long Sleeve Shirt REQUIRED For Class Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here.

Class Fee: $156, Lab Fee: $10 (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2020: Aug. 19th & 20th; 1830-2230, 23rd; 0800-1700, Aug. 27th; 1830-2230, 29th; 0800-1700, & August 31st, 2020; 1830-2230 Instructor: Will Shaver Prerequisites: EL-Intro to Fire Service AND HazMat Awareness This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operations including water supply, fire hose, ropes, SCBA support, tools, communications, and alarms. This is the second of four courses in the curriculum. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational…

Class Fee: $125, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  Sept. 12th, 2020; 0800-1700 Instructor: Bill Hoover Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Interior FF This course will build upon the student’s knowledge and skills of structural firefighting by focusing on the hazards associated in attacking basement fires. Turnout Gear, SCBA, Pants & Long Sleeve Shirt REQUIRED For Class Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here.

Class Fee: $208, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 18 at the start of class) Dates:  2020: September 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, & 17th, 2020; 1830-2230 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of FF This course is designed to equip experienced firefighters with basic knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to advanced fire ground operations.  Students will learn about building construction, generators and lighting equipment, fire protection systems, service testing hose, flammable gas fires, fire ground communications, as…

The York County Fire School is a testing site for the ProBoard Firefighter II testing.  The written test will be held on Friday, Sept. 18th, 2020 from 1830-2230 and the practical testing will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19th, 2020 from 0800-1630 (or longer if needed). All Firefighter II Certification Applications need to be submitted to HACC Public Safety Center, NOT to the fire school. Per HACC’s website: Send typed, completed, original* applications to:   HACC, Central Pennsylvania Community College Senator…

                                                Class Fee: $84, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: Sept. 29th & Oct. 1st, 2020; 1830–2230 & Oct. 3rd; 0800–1700 Instructor: Randy Rice The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating…

Class Fee: $188, (52 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2020: Sept. 16th & 17th; 1830-2230, 20th; 0800-1700, 22nd & 24th; 1830-2230, 26th; 0800-1700, 28th & 30th; 1830-2230, Oct. 4th; 0800-1700, and Oct. 6th; 1830-2230 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisites: EL-Fire Ground Support, NIMS 700, and ICS 100 This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to exterior fire ground operations including ladders, forcible entry, fire behavior, fire extinguishers, SCBA, fire streams, hose line advancement, and utility control. This is the third of four…

Lab Fee: $75, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  October 12th, 2020; 0800-1630 Please note, this is Columbus Day. Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat…

Class Fee: $26, Textbook Fee: $28 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: Oct. 5th, 6th, 12th, & 13th; 1830-2230 Instructor: Randy Rice Prerequisite: Basic Fire Police (BFPO) This course provides instructional review of the laws pertaining to fire police powers & the expected duties which include the health, safety, and legal aspects of performance. FPOs will also be taught how to deal with people, how to manage incident response, & leadership qualities. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class…

Lab Fee: $75 not covered by subscription because of cost of Proboard exam. (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  September 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 30th: 1830-2230; October 5th, 7th, 12th, & 14th, 2020: 1830-2230 Instructor: Dana Baker Prerequisite: Tech Rescue 1006: Vehicle Rescue Awareness and Operations This program is designed to enhance the student’s ability to perform critical skill sets to meet the intent of NFPA 1006 Vehicle Rescue technician. During this course, students will review advanced vehicle & machinery extrication theories,…

Class Fee: $260, (48 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: Oct. 6th & 8th; 1830-2230, 10th & 11th; 0800-1700, 13th & 15th; 1830-2230, Oct. 17th & 18th; 0800-1700 Instructor: Bill Hoover Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Interior FF This class combines engine and truck operations to residential fires. Classroom and hands-on sessions with a Live fire session on the last day. Students will come out with Truck Company Operations 1, Engine Co. Operations and an Structural Burn Session certificate after completing the…

                                                                                                             Class Fee: $104, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  October 26th & 29th; 1830 – 2230, Oct. 31st & Nov. 1st; 0800 – 1700 Instructor: Larry Curry…

Class Fee: $104, (6 Hrs) Dates:  November 14th, 2020; 0900-1600 Instructor: Ben Rodkey                                                                                                                                       …

                                                                                                              Class Fee: $26, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  November  21st, 2020; 0800 – 1600 Instructor: Larry Curry Prerequisite: Haz-Mat Operations This course will allow a…

Class Fee: $396, (56 Hrs, Min. Age: 18 at the start of class) Dates:  2020: Nov. 3rd & 4th; 1830-2230, Nov. 7th & 8th; 0800-1700, Nov. 11th & 12th; 1830-2230, Nov. 15th & 21st; 0800-1700, Nov. 23rd & 24th; 1830-2230 Instructor: Will Shaver Prerequisites: EL-Exterior FF and HazMat Ops This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to interior fire ground operations, SCBA, search & rescue, ventilation techniques, fire suppression, salvage, protective systems, and firefighter survival. This is the fourth of five…

                                                                                                                                             Class Fee: $26, (2.5 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  December 9th,…

Lab Fee: $75, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  December 12th, 2020; 0800-1630 Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock, and…

                                                                                                                              Class Fee: $26, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2020: Dec. 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th; 1830 –…

Class Fee: $30, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2021: January 5th, 7th, 12th, & 13th; 1830-2230 Instructor: Randy Rice Prerequisite: ICS-100B This course provides instruction on the proper method to be appointed, the laws pertaining to fire police, fire police powers, and the expected duties of a new fire police officer. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here. Our Covid policy is available here.

Class Fee: $75, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  January 14th, 2021; 1830-2130 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Interior FF This class goes over aspects of NFPA 1403 and burn policies involved when burning at YCFS. Such as: Accountability, fire sets, building orientation, and clean-up.  This is a required class for departments that wish to be listed as instructors for their company level burns per the YCFS Burn Policy for Company Level Burns. **This does NOT certify you…

Class Fee: $105, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2021: January 19th & 21st; 1830–2230 & 23rd; 0800–1700 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisite: NONE This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to basic information including an overview of the fire service, fire service organization, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, and terrorism awareness.  This is the first of four courses in the curriculum. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your…

Class Fee: $45, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2021: Jan. 6th & 13th; 1830–2230 & 24th; 0800–1700 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisite: Essentials of FF or EL-Intro to Fire Service The failure of a building or building components under fire conditions is a leading cause of firefighter death and injury.  The ability to recognize and locate relevant information about a building before a fire and to "read" a building during the course of a fire incident, are essential survival skills. …

Lab Fee: $80, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  February 15th, 2021; 0800-1630. Please note this is President's Day. Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to…

Class Fee: $160, Lab Fee: $10 (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2021: February 6th & 7th: 0800-1700, Feb. 10th: 1830-2230, Feb. 13th: 0800-1700, & Feb. 17th: 1830-2230 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisites: EL-Intro to Fire Service AND HazMat Awareness This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operations including water supply, fire hose, ropes, SCBA support, tools, communications, and alarms. This is the second of four courses in the curriculum. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational…

Class Fee: $45, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2021: Feb. 3rd & 10th; 1830–2230 & 21st; 0800–1700 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisite: Essentials of FF or EL-Intro to Fire Service This course focuses on Type III, Type IV and Type V constructed buildings and what the first-in firefighter as well as the new and experienced officer need to know about the hazards associated with these types of construction. Student will be introduced to recognizing combustible construction prior to entering the…

                                                       Class Fee: $20, (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)  Dates: Canceled due to weather-> February 22nd, 2021; ***RESCHEDULED for Thursday, FEB. 25th: 1830 – 2230*** Instructor: Larry Curry Seven tasks have been identified as part of a process for analyzing the hazardous material problem. This course focuses on the first four tasks in this process:…

Lab Fee: $75 not covered by subscription because of cost of Proboard exam. (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)                             Referenced Texts: IFSTA Fire Department Company Officer, 5th Ed.<--Additional Charge Dates:  2021: January 21st: 1830-2230, Jan. 23rd: 0800-1700; February 4th: 1830-2230, Feb. 6th: 0800-1700, Feb. 18th: 1830-2230, Feb. 20th: 0800-1700, & March 4th: 1830-2230 Instructor: Chad Deardorff Prerequisites: Firefighter 2 Cert. AND Fire Service Instructor 1 Certification This program…

                                                    Class Fee: $30, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  March 9th, 10th, 16th, & 17th, 2021: 1830-2230 Instructor: Randy Rice Prerequisites: NIMS and Haz-Mat Operations This course is focused on the incident and the role that the Safety Officer plays as part of the Command Staff. The target audience is Company Officers whom are experienced…

Class Fee: $190, (52 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2021: March 3rd: 1830-2230, 6th & 7th: 0800-1700, Mar. 10th: 1830-2230, 13th & 14th: 0800-1700, Mar. 17th: 1830-2230, Mar. 20th: 0800-1700 Instructor: John Livingston Prerequisites: EL-Fire Ground Support, NIMS 700, and ICS 100 This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to exterior fire ground operations including ladders, forcible entry, fire behavior, fire extinguishers, SCBA, fire streams, hose line advancement, and utility control. This is the third of four courses in the…

Class Fee: $105, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2021: March 22nd & 24th; 1830-2230, and March 27th; 0800-1700 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or Interior Firefighter Truck companies, regardless of whether they arrive on an aerial device, squad, or engine, are the ‘combat engineers’ of fire attack operations. This course is for experienced firefighters to introduce the student to the basic concept of truck company operations and duties, including organizing the delivery of truck company services, selection…

                                        Class Fee: $105, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  2021: March 22nd & 24th: 1830-2230; March 27th & 28th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Larry Curry Prerequisite: Haz-Mat Awareness This course is intended to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required at the First Responder/Operations level of hazardous materials response. This course consists of both classroom and hands-on training (practical application)…

Class Fee: $30, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  March 29th, 2021; 1830 – 2130 Instructor: Todd Stahl Classroom course covers: scene assessment, activation of the Emergency Response System, evaluation of potential and existing water hazards, scene management, rescue vs. recovery, and personal safety measures. Course meets NFPA 1670 awareness level guidelines. FEMA Course 15-32935 Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang at your station here. Our Covid policy is available here.

Class Fee: $30, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2021: April 6th, 8th, 13th, 14th: 1830-2230 Instructor: Randy Rice Prerequisite: Basic Fire Police (BFPO) This course provides instructional review of the laws pertaining to fire police powers & the expected duties which include the health, safety, and legal aspects of performance. FPOs will also be taught how to deal with people, how to manage incident response, & leadership qualities. Click the button below to register your student. Download an…

Lab Fee: $80, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  April 17th, 2021; 0800-1630 Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock,…