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May 2023
Classroom 1 ( York Probation Services)
ORAS Booster Training
Find out more »Advanced Fire Police (May)
Class Fee: $50, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates: 2023: May 9th, 10th, 16th, & 17th: 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.
Find out more »Engine Company Operations
Class Fee: $100, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates: 2023: May 17th & 18th: 1830-2230, May 20th: 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.
Find out more »SBB, Air Cart (193rd SOCES Fire Dept)
Live Fire Structural Training
Find out more »SBB & Air Cart (Fairview Township Fire)
Second Floor Fires w/VES
Find out more »Classroom 1 (York County Probation Services)
Motivational Interviewing
Find out more »Firefighter 1 Certification Review/Prep (FFCP)
Class Fee: $100, (32 Hrs) Dates: May 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, & 25th 2023; 1830-2230 Instructor: Chad Deardorff 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.
Find out more »Leadership III: Strategies for Supervisory Success
Class Fee: $50, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates: 2023: May 23rd, 24th, 30th, & 31st; 1830-2230 Instructor: Randy Rice Prerequisites: Age 16 and up, Leadership II Running an effective fire service organization, whether career, combination or volunteer, requires leaders. Many line and administrative officers are very competent in technical areas, but need training and skill practice in key managerial strategies to reach their full potential in leading their organization. This course is targeted to department level officers (Chief, Deputy/Assistant Chiefs)…
Find out more »June 2023
Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue (ROBR)
Class Fee: $200, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates: 2023: May 31st & June 1st; 1830–2230 & June 3rd; 0800-1700 Instructor: Will Shaver Prerequisite: Essentials of FF or EL-Intro to Fire…
Find out more »Firefighter I ProBoard Testing
The York County Fire School is a testing site for the ProBoard Firefighter I testing. The written test will be held on June 1st, 2023 from 1830-2230 and the practical testing will be held on June 3rd, 2023 from 0800-1630 (or longer if needed). $200.00 Fee To HACC 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,…
Find out more »**Cancelled**Struct. Burn Refresher (June 4th, Truck Ops II)
Class Fee: (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates: 2023: June 4th 0800-1630 Instructor: Bob Sells Prerequisite: Truck Co. Ops 2 AND EL-Interior Firefighter or Essentials of FF This 8hr SBSR will allow these skills to be practiced under live fire and smoke conditions. Turnout Gear, SCBA, Pants & Long Sleeve Shirt REQUIRED For Class
Find out more »Fire Attack in Attic Fires [ June]
Class Fee: $150, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates: June 10th, 2023; 0800-1700 Instructor: Ben Rodkey 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.
Find out more »Pump Operations 1 (PUOP) [June Course]
Class Fee: $75, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates: June 12th & 14th; 1830 – 2230 & 17th; 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. This course…
Find out more »Hazmat First Responder Awareness
Class Fee: $30, (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates: June 22nd, 2023; 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…
Find out more »CPR (BLS)/AED/First Aid
Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115 Dates: June 24th, 2023; 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…
Find out more »July 2023
Entry Level Advanced Firefighter (ELAF)
Class Fee: $210, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 18 at the start of class) Dates: 2023: June 13th, 15th, 20th, & 22nd; 1830-2230, June 24th Instructor: Rick Whitten Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of FF This entry level course is designed to introduce seasoned firefighters to advanced fire ground operations including Building Construction, Fire Safety Surveys/Fire and Life Presentation, Generators, Lighting Equipment, Technical Rescue, Fire Protection Systems, Service Testing of Hose, Combustible Gas and Liquid Fire Control, Foam, Coordinating Fire Ground…
Find out more »Firefighter II ProBoard Testing
The York County Fire School is a testing site for the ProBoard Firefighter II testing. The written and practical test will be held on July 8th, 2023 from 0800-1700 (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 John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center Attention: Fire Training Unit, Certification One…
Find out more »Hazmat Operations (NFPA 472)
Class Fee: $175, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates: 2023: July 10th & 12th: 1830-2230; 15th & 16th: 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 will…
Find out more »Classroom 1&2, AB, SM,TT, Vehicle Rescue
YH ED Resident EMS day
Find out more »Urban Flooding for the First Responder
Class Fee: $45, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates: July 24th, 2023; 1830 – 2130 Instructor: Todd Stahl This 3-hr training session is a must have for First Responders who respond to flood related incidents. This course is designed to provide an overview of hazards in an Urban Flooding environment as well as a basic understanding of water dynamics and responses to Urban Flooding hazards. Flooding is an increasing threat throughout the region. In recent years, areas of the country have seen numerous…
Find out more »Aerial Apparatus Practices (AELA)
Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 6.0hrs / Lab: 10.0hrs) COURSE FEE: $75.00 Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Interior Firefighting (ELIF) or Firefighter 1 Certification Gear: Turn out gear Description: Students attending this course will, through classroom work and hands-on practice of basic skills, be introduced to the operational theory of aerials, aerial towers, and elevating platforms. Basic system design, safety, spotting/stabilization, operation, and elevated master stream operations are all covered.…
Find out more »August 2023
Basic Fire Police [ July]
Class Fee: $50, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates: 2023: July 25th, 26th, August 01st, & 3rd; 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.
Find out more »**CANCELLED**Entry Level Interior Firefighter & Structural Burn (ELIF&SBS) [JUNE]
Class Fee: $400, (56 Hrs, Min. Age: 18 at the start of class) Dates: 2023: June 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 21st, 26th, & 28th; July 3rd, 5th, 10th, 18th, 19th 1830-2230; July 30th 0800-1630; Aug 1st & 3rd 1830-2230 Instructor: Chad Deardorff 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…
Find out more »Entry Level Intro to the Fire Service (ELIS) [August Course]
Class Fee: $105, Textbook Fee: $80 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates: 2023: Aug 1st & 2nd; 1830–2230 & 5th; 0800–1700 Instructor: Bob Sells & Will Shaver 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. *First class with the 7th edition of the IFSTA book.* Click the…
Find out more »**CANCELLED** CPR (BLS)/AED/First Aid
Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115 Dates: August 5th, 2023; 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…
Find out more »Hazmat Operations Refresher
Class Fee: $50, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates: August 12th, 2023; 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.
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