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,…

Class Fee: $190, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2021: April 6th & 8th; 1830-2230, Apr. 10th & 17th; 0800-1700 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisite: Truck Co. Ops 1 AND EL-Interior Firefighter or Essentials of FF This course includes advanced techniques and challenges to develop proficiency for safely performing fire ground duties normally assigned to truck companies. The add-on 8hr SBSR will allow these skills to be practiced under live fire and smoke conditions. Turnout Gear, SCBA, Pants & Long Sleeve…

                                        Class Fee: $30, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  April 24th, 2021; 0800 – 1600 Instructor: Larry Curry Prerequisite: Haz-Mat Operations This course will allow a Haz-Mat emergency responder at the First Responder Operations level to receive refresher training as required annually by Federal Regulation. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang…

Class Fee: $100, (covered by subscription); $25 Lab Fee *NOT covered by subscription* Dates:  April 21st & 22nd; 1800–2230 & April 25th, 2021; 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…

Class Fee: $400, (56 Hrs, Min. Age: 18 at the start of class) Dates:  2021: April 24th & 25th, May 1st & 2nd: 0800-1700, May 4th & 5th: 1830-2230, May 8th & 9th: 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 fourth of five courses in the curriculum.…

CANCELLED due to no one signing up. Class Fee: $75, (12+Hrs) Dates:  May 8th & 9th, 2021: 0800 –1700 Instructor: Cody Santiago Prerequisites: ICS-100 or Equivalent This course is to enable students to function efficiently during an incident or event within the incident command system.  It focuses on the management of single resources.  Topics covered: leadership, management, delegation of authority, management of objectives, functional areas and positions, briefings, organizational flexibility, and transfer of command. Click the button below to register…

                                                    Class Fee: $90, (16 Hrs, minimum age of 16)                                                                                           …

CANCELED as of 05/03/21 Class Fee: $85, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  May 15th & 22nd, 2021; 0800-1700 Instructor: Chad Deardorff Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Interior FF This course will will provide a review and application of fire attack, search and rescue, and laddering techniques used in safe firefighting practices in a LIVE FIRE environment. Burn Day evolutions will include hot run-ins and multiple crews going to work with emphasis placed on safe fire ground operations. Turnout Gear, SCBA,…

Class Fee: $75, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  May 18th & 20th: 1830-2230, May 23rd, 2021: 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…

CANCELED  Class Fee: $150, (24 Hrs) Dates:  May 18th & 21st: 1830-2230; May 22nd, & 23rd, 2021: 0800 – 1700 Instructor: Cody Santiago Prerequisites: ICS 200 OR NIMS ICS for the Fire Service (NICS-FS) OR Incident Command System NFA (ICS) and NIMS An Introduction (IS-700) OR NIMS ICS for Emerg. Medical Svcs. (NICS-EMS) OR Incident Command System for Emerg. Medical Svcs. NFA (ICS/EMS) and NIMS An Introduction (IS-700) OR an equivalent course(s). This course is designed for those that may…

                                                                                                  Class Fee: $85, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2021: May 25th & 26th: 1830-2230 and May 29th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Randy Rice The goal of this program is to stimulate the…

Class Fee: $75, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  June 2nd, 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: $160, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  June 1st & 3rd; 1830–2230 & June 5th, 2021; 0800-1700 Instructor: Will Shaver Prerequisite: Essentials of FF or EL-Intro to Fire Service Participants in this course will be introduced to characteristics of rope, rope hardware and various knots and hitches. Students will participate in patient packaging and stokes basket handling exercises.…

Class Fee: $125, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  June 5th, 2021; 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. Our Covid policy is available here.

                                                       Class Fee: $20, (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)  Dates:  June 16th, 2021; 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: 1) Detecting the presence of hazardous materials 2) Initiating…

Class Fee: $55, (32 Hrs) Dates:  June 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, and 24th, 2021; 1830-2230 Instructor: William Hoover Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Interior FF This 32-hour program is targeted at experienced firefighters who wish to refresh their basic knowledge and skills in preparation for taking the written and practical National Pro-Board exams for NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 Certification. Turnout Gear, SCBA, & Spare Cylinder REQUIRED For All Classes Click the button below to register your student.…

Lab Fee: $80, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  June 26th, 2021; 0800-1630 Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association BLS Healthcare provider CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives.  As of June 2021, we are only offering BLS Healthcare Provider instead of the Heartsaver.  The…

Class Fee: $125, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  June 26th, 2021; 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. Our Covid policy is available here.

Class Fee: $45  (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates: June 26th & 27th, 2021;  0800–1700 Instructor: Mike Butler Prerequisites: Min. Age of 18, Essentials of Firefighting or Interior FF: ELIF or Bucks Basic Fire Academy or FF-1 This course will inform the student of the hazards encountered at vehicle fires and other emergencies. Proper strategy and tactics are covered as well as the changes that have occurred in vehicle design that have an effect on the way vehicle fires must…

Class Fee: $105, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2021: June 14th, 23rd, 28th, & 30th; 1830–2230 Instructor: Tim Waltemyer 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…

                                        Class Fee: $105, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  2021: July 7th & 8th: 1830-2230; July 10th & 11th: 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, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2021: July 6th, 8th, 13th, & 14th; 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.

The York County Fire School is a testing site for the ProBoard Firefighter I testing.  The written test will be held on Friday, July 16th, 2021 from 1830-2230 and the practical testing will be held on Saturday, July 17th, 2021 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: $85, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2021: July 20th & 21st: 1830-2230 and July 24th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Randy Rice The goal of this program is to stimulate the…

Class Fee: $160, Lab Fee: $10 (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2021: July 12th & 14th: 1830-2230, July 18th: 0800-1700, July 21st: 1830-2230, July 25th: 0800-1700, & July 29th: 1830-2230 Instructor: Tim Waltemyer 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.…

Lab Fee: $80, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  August 7th, 2021; 0800-1630 Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association BLS Healthcare provider CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives.  As of June 2021, we are only offering BLS Healthcare Provider instead of the Heartsaver.  The…

Class Fee: $105, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2021: August 3rd & 4th; 1830–2230 & 7th; 0800–1700 Instructor: Will Shaver 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: $55, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2021: August 2nd & 5th; 1830 – 2230 & August 7th; 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.…

Class Fee: $125, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  August 21st, 2021; 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. Our Covid policy is available here.

Class Fee: $160, Lab Fee: $10 (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2021: August 18th & 19th:1830-2230, Aug. 22nd: 0800-1700, Aug. 26th: 1830-2230, Aug. 28th: 0800-1700, & Aug. 30th: 1830-2230 Instructor: Bob Sells 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…

Class Fee: $55, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2021: Sept. 7th & 9th; 1830 – 2230 & September 12th; 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.…

Class Fee: $125, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  September 18th, 2021; 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. Our Covid policy is available here.

                                        Class Fee: $30, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  October 2nd, 2021; 0800 – 1600 Instructor: Larry Curry Prerequisite: Haz-Mat Operations This course will allow a Haz-Mat emergency responder at the First Responder Operations level to receive refresher training as required annually by Federal Regulation. Click the button below to register your student. Download an informational class flyer to hang…

Class Fee: $190, (52 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2021: September 15th & 16th: 1830-2230, Sept. 19th: 0800-1700, Sept. 21st & 23rd: 1830-2230, Sept. 25th: 0800-1700, Sept. 27th & 29th: 1830-2230, October 3rd: 0800-1700, and October 5th: 1830-2230 Instructor: Will Shaver 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…

                                                       Class Fee: $20, (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)  Dates:  Octover 6th, 2021; 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: 1) Detecting the presence of hazardous materials 2) Initiating…

Class Fee: $30, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2021: September 28th, 29th, & October 5th, 7th: 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.…

Lab Fee: $80, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  October 11th, 2021; 0800-1630 Please note that this is Columbus Day. Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association BLS Healthcare provider CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives.  As of June 2021, we are only offering BLS…

Class Fee: $265, (48 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2021: Oct. 5th & 7th; 1830-2230, 9th & 10th; 0800-1700, 12th & 14th; 1830-2230, Oct. 16th & 17th; 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…

Course Fee: $75 (covered by subscription)                                                                                                                             Lab Fee: $75, not covered by subscription as this covers the cost of…

                                                                                                  Class Fee: $85, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2021: October 19th & 20th: 1830-2230 and Oct.23rd: 0800-1700 Instructor: Randy Rice The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought…

                                        Class Fee: $105, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  2021: October 18th & 21st: 1830-2230; October 23rd & 24th: 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: $55, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  October 14th & 20th; 1830 – 2230 & Oct. 24th, 2021; 0800–1700 Instructor: Dana Baker Prerequisite: Pump Ops 1 This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating pumps. Topics covered include: friction loss, relay pumping, master streams, and elevated master streams. 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: $85, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  October 30th & 31st, 2021; 0800-1700 Instructor: TBD Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or EL-Interior FF This course will will provide a review and application of fire attack, search and rescue, and laddering techniques used in safe firefighting practices in a LIVE FIRE environment. Burn Day evolutions will include hot run-ins and multiple crews going to work with emphasis placed on safe fire ground operations. Turnout Gear, SCBA, Pants & Long Sleeve Shirt REQUIRED For…

Lab Fee: $75 not covered by subscription because of cost of Proboard exam. (48 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)                             Referenced Texts: IFSTA Fire Department Company Officer, 5th Ed.<--Additional Charge Dates:  2021: September 28th & 30th: 1830-2230, October 2nd: 0800-1700, Oct. 19th & 21st: 1830-2230, Oct. 23rd: 0800-1700, November 2nd & 3rd: 1830-2230, and Nov. 6th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Chad Deardorff Prerequisites: Fire Company Officer 1 cert. AND Fire Service…

Class Fee: $400, (56 Hrs, Min. Age: 18 at the start of class) Dates:  2021: November 2nd & 3rd: 1830-2230, Nov. 6th & 7th: 0800-1700, Nov. 10th & 11th: 1830-2230, Nov. 14th & 20th: 0800-1700, and Nov. 22nd & 23rd: 1830-2230 Instructor: Bob Sells 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…

Course Fee: $75 (covered by subscription)                                                                                                                            Lab Fee: $75 not covered by subscription because of cost of Proboard exam.…

                                                    Class Fee: $30, (2.5 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  December 6th, 2021; 1830 – 2100 Instructor: Todd Stahl Ice rescue is dangerous! This program provides ice safety awareness information.  Topics covered include: ice formation and types of ice, personal protective equipment, medical conditions associated with cold water and cold weather, how to activate the…

Lab Fee: $80, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  December 11th, 2021; 0800-1630 Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association BLS Healthcare provider CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives.  As of June 2021, we are only offering BLS Healthcare Provider instead of the Heartsaver.  The…

                                                    Class Fee: $30, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  December 13th, 14th, 20th, & 21st, 2021: 1830 – 2200 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…

Class Fee: $105, Textbook Fee: $70 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  January 5th & 12th; 1830–2230 & 16th, 2022; 0800–1700 Instructor: Tim Waltemyer 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.

 Class Fee: $30, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2022: January 4th, 6th, 11th, & 12th; 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.

                                                       Class Fee: $20, (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)  Dates:  January 18th, 2022; 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: 1) Detecting the presence of hazardous materials 2) Initiating…

Class Fee: $45, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2022: Jan. 5th & 12th; 1830–2230 & 23th; 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: $105, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  February 5th, 2022; 0800-1630 Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association BLS Healthcare provider CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives.  As of June 2021, we are only offering BLS Healthcare Provider instead of the Heartsaver.  The…

                                                    Class Fee: $30, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  February 8th, 9th, 15th, & 16th, 2022: 1830 – 2330 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…

Class Fee: $160, Lab Fee: $10 (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2022: Feb. 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th: 1830-2230, Feb. 12th & 19th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Tim Waltemyer 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.

Class Fee: $45, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2022: Feb. 2nd & 9th; 1830–2230 & 20th; 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: $75, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  March 8th, 2022; 1830-2130 Instructor: Richard W. Halpin 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…

Class Fee: $100, (covered by subscription); $25 Lab Fee *NOT covered by subscription* Dates: March 9th & 10th; 1800–2230 & March 13th, 2022; 0800–1600    (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)  NO Juniors!!  Experienced firefighters ONLY! 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. **Law enforcement is welcome to…

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

                                  Class Fee: $105, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  2022: March 14th & 16th: 1830-2230; March 19th & 20th: 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) where the student…

Class Fee: $105, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2022: March 23rd & 24th; 1830-2230, and March 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…

Class Fee: $190, (52 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2022: Feb. 22nd, 24th, March 1st, 3rd: 1830-2230, March 5th: 0800-1700, Mar. 7th & 9th: 1830-2230, March 12th: 0800-1700, Mar. 23rd: 1830-2230, Mar. 27th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Tim Waltemyer 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…

Class Fee: $30, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  March 28th, 2022; 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.

Class Fee: $50, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2022: March 29th & 31st; 1830 – 2230 Instructor: D. Yoder Prerequisite: None This course is designed to orient the new or aspiring company officer to the responsibilities of the position and to provide them with an orientation to the process of managing the first ten (10) minutes of an incident pending the arrival of an experienced line officer.  This course is divided into a series of modules covering critical topics. …

Class Fee: $55, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2022: March 28th & 30th; 1830 – 2230 & April 3rd; 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: $105, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  April 9th, 2022; 0800-1630 Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Proboard test requirements.) American Heart Association BLS Healthcare provider CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives.  As of June 2021, we are only offering BLS Healthcare Provider instead of the Heartsaver.  The…

Class Fee: $80, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2022: April 9th & 10th; 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.

Class Fee: $30, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2022: April 5th, 7th, 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.

Class Fee: $190, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2022: April 13th & 14th; 1830-2230, Apr. 16th & 24th; 0800-1700 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisite: Truck Co. Ops 1 AND EL-Interior Firefighter or Essentials of FF This course includes advanced techniques and challenges to develop proficiency for safely performing fire ground duties normally assigned to truck companies. The add-on 8hr SBSR will allow these skills to be practiced under live fire and smoke conditions. **The add-on 8hr SBSR will allow these…

                                        Class Fee: $30, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  April 30th, 2022; 0800 – 1600 Instructor: Larry Curry Prerequisite: Haz-Mat Operations This course will allow a Haz-Mat emergency responder at the First Responder Operations level to receive refresher training as required annually by Federal Regulation. Click the button below to register your student.

                                                                                                  Class Fee: $85, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2022: April 26th & 27th: 1830-2230 and May 1st: 0800-1700 Instructor: Randy Rice The goal of this program is to stimulate the…

Class Fee: $400, (56 Hrs, Min. Age: 18 at the start of class) Dates:  2022: April 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st: 1830-2230, April 23rd: 0800-1700, April 26th, 28th, May 9th & 11th: 1830-2230, May 14th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Tim Waltemyer 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 courses…

Class Fee: $75, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  May 18th & 19th: 1830-2230, May 21st, 2022: 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.

Class Fee: $55, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2022: May 9th & 11th; 1830 – 2230 & May 22nd; 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.…