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Class Fee: $45, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  May 01, 2023; 1830 – 2130 Instructor: Todd Stahl This 3-Hour classroom course is for anyone who may respond to a water emergency. Topics include scene assessment, activation of the Emergency Response System, evaluation of potential and existing water hazards, scene management, rescue vs. recovery, and personal safety measures. This training is in accordance with NFPA 1670 Water Rescue Awareness Standards Students shall be 18 years of age to participate. Click the…

Class Fee: $75, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  May 1st, 2023; 1900-2100 Instructor: Chad Deardorff & James Pritchard 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 course…

Course Fee: $150.00 (covered by subscription)                                                                                         Lab Fee: $175, not covered by subscription as this covers the cost of the Proboard exam Dates: April 18th, 25th, 27th & May 2: 1830-2230 ; April 29th, 30th, 0800-1700   …

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.

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.

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.

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)…

                                                                                                  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…

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,…

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

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.

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…

                                                       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…

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…

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…

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…

                                  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…

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…

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.…

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…

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.

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…

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…

                                        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.

Class Fee: $150, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  August 27th, 2023; 0800-1700 Instructor: Ben Rodkey 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.

Class Fee: $160, Lab Fee: $10 (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2023: Aug.16th, 17th: 1830-2230, Aug. 19th: 0800-1700; Aug. 24th & 28th: 1830-2230; Aug. 26th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Bob Sells and 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

Course Fee: $150.00   Lab Fee: $175 not covered by subscription because of cost of Proboard exam. (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)     Referenced Texts: $76.00 IFSTA, Fire and Emergency Service Company Officer, 6th Ed. Dates:  Instructor: TBD                FSC: 0645 Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Firefighter 2 Cert. AND Fire Service Instructor 1 Certification This program is designed to give students a basic knowledge of management principles within a fire/rescue organization.  Areas covered: communication…

Class Fee: $75, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2023: September 11th & 13th: 1830 – 2230 & Sept. 16th: 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.

                                                    Class Fee: $50, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2024; March 12th, 13th, 19th, & 20th: 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: $50, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2024; October 8th, 9th, 15th, & 16th: 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: $30, (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)  Dates:  September 20th, 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…

Class Fee: $190, (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2023: Sept. 13th & 14th: 1830-2230, Sept. 16th: 0800-1700, Sept. 20th & 21st: 1830-2230, Sept. 23rd: 0800-1700, Sept. 27th & 28th: 1830-2230 Instructor: Bob Sells & Will Shaver Prerequisites: EL-Fire Ground Support, NIMS 700, and ICS 100 **TURNOUT GEAR & SCBA REQUIRED FOR EVERY CLASS** 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,…

                                  Class Fee: $175, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  2023: October 2nd & 4th: 1830-2230; 7th & 8th: 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…

Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115                   Dates:  October 14th, 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…

Class Fee: $50, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2023: October 17th, 18th, 24th, & 25th: 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.

Course Fee: $150.00   Lab Fee: $175.00 (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)     Referenced Texts: $75.00 IFSTA Fire and Emergency Service Instructor 9th Ed. Dates:  2023: September 23rd: 0800-1700, Sept 27th: 1830-2200, Sept. 30h: 0800-1700; Oct 4th: 1830-2200, Oct 7th, 0800-1700; Oct 19th: 1830-2200, Oct 24th: 1830-2200 & Pro Board Test and Skill Day Oct 29th 0800-1700 Instructor: Daniel Hoff                                           …

Course Fee: $175 (covered by subscription)                                                                                            Lab Fee: $175, not covered by subscription as this covers the cost of the Proboard exam (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates: 2023; October 28th, 29th, 0800-1700; November 2nd,…

                                                    Class Fee: $50, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2023; November 7th, 8th, 14th, & 15th: 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: $400, (56 Hrs, Min. Age: 17 with ACT 155 paperwork) Dates:  2023: October 18th & 19th: 1830-2230, Oct. 21st: 0800-1700, Oct. 25th: 1830-2230, Oct. 28th & 29th: 0800-1700; Nov. 1st: 1830-2230, Nov. 4th & 11th : 0800-1700; Nov. 15th & 16th: 1830-2230 Instructor: Bob Sells & 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,…

Class Fee: $45, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  November 27th, 2023; 1830 – 2130 Instructor: Todd Stahl This 3.0-hour course is designed to train emergency services personnel who respond to Ice related incidents and recreational enthusiast. First Responders who arrive on the scene of a water incident must recognize the risks and dangers associated with Ice Emergencies and take appropriate actions to ensure their safety. This course will address Ice Characteristics, Ice Formation, Ice Strengths, Ice Types, Cold Weather Clothing/Layering,…

Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115                   Dates:  December 9th, 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…

                                                                                                  Class Fee: $200, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2024: Jan 7th, & 14th 0800-1700 Instructor: John Magyar Prerequisite: Essentials of FF or EL-Intro to Fire Service Participants in this course…

Class Fee: $105, Textbook Fee: $85 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates: 2024: January 16th & 18th; 1830–2230 & 20th; 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. *First class with the 7th edition of the IFSTA book.* Click the button below to…

Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115                   Dates:  January 27th, 2024; 0800-1630 Instructor: Justin Koller (This meets the FF 1 Pro-Board 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…

Class Fee: $50, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2024 : Jan. 11th & 18th; 1830–2230 & 28th; 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…

                                                       Class Fee: $30, (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)  Dates:  January 30th, 2024; 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: $50, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2024: Feb 6th, 8th 1830-2230, Feb 11th 800-1700 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.

Class Fee: $250.00                                        Lab Fee: $250.00 Dates: Feb 7th, 8th & 12th 1830-2230; 17th 0800-1700 (Skill dates depends on Ice conditions on Pond) Prerequisites:  Water Rescue & Emergency Response                                                Minimum Age: 18 Years of age Instructor: Todd Stahl This…

Course Fee: $150.00   Lab Fee: $175 not covered by subscription because of cost of Proboard exam. (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)     Referenced Texts: $76.00 IFSTA, Fire and Emergency Service Company Officer, 6th Ed. Dates: Jan 20th, 27th, & Feb 3rd;0800-1700, Jan 24th, 31st, Feb 7th & 12th; 1800-2200: Test and Skill Stations Feb 17th 0800-1700 Instructor: TBD                FSC: 0645 Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Firefighter 2 Cert. AND Fire Service Instructor 1…

                                        Class Fee: $30, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  February 17th 2024; 0900 - 1500 Instructor: John Magyar 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: $160, Lab Fee: $20 (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2024: Feb 5th, 7th, 12th, & 20th: 1830-2230, Feb. 10th & 18th 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: $50, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2024: Feb. 8th & 15th; 1830–2230 & 25th; 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: $100, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)                         Lab Fee: $100.00 Dates:  2024: February 18th & 25th  0800-1700 Instructor: John Magyar Students in this course will be introduced to the various types of rope and related rescue equipment. Students will be training in tying of the basic knots and hitches used in rope rescue, basic rappelling techniques, tie-offs, self-rescue, basic litter tie-ins, and basic litter handling skills. Much of…

Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115                   Dates:  March 9th, 2024; 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…

Class Fee: $100, (covered by subscription); $35 Lab Fee *NOT covered by subscription* Dates: 2024: March 4th & 7th; 1800–2230 & March 10th; 0800–1700  (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)  NO Juniors!!  Experienced firefighters ONLY! Instructor: Brad Dunham Prerequisites: Essentials of Fire Fighting or EL–Interior Firefighter. 2 Years of Fire Service Required.  **Law enforcement is welcome to sign up without the prerequisites.**  Classroom course covers: scene assessment, activation of the Emergency Response System, evaluation of potential and existing water hazards, scene…

                                  Class Fee: $175, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  2024: March 5th & 6th: 1830-2230; March 9th & 10th: 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: $80, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2024: March 5th, 7th, 11th, 14th - 1830 to 2230 Instructor: Daniel Yoder 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: $250                Lab Fee: $250  (Not covered by subscription) Dates:  2024: March 16th & 17th; 0800-1700 (16hrs) Instructor: Todd Stahl Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 by start of class, Good Health condition, Water Rescue & Emergency Response, PA…

Class Fee: $50, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2024: March 17th; 8:00 - 17:00 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.  These topics are combined in…

Class Fee: $105, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2024: March 20th & 21st; 1830-2230, and March 23rd; 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, (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2024: Mar. 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, & 28th: 1830-2230, Mar. 16th & 23rd: 0800-1700 Instructor: Tim Waltemyer Prerequisites: EL-Fire Ground Support, NIMS 700, and ICS 100 **TURNOUT GEAR & SCBA REQUIRED FOR EVERY CLASS** 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…

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Class Fee: $100, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)                         Lab Fee: $100.00 Dates:  2024: March 24th & April 7th; 0800-1700 Instructor: John Magyar Students in this course will be re-introduced to the various types of rescue equipment. Students will be trained in; mechanical advantage systems, safeties, basic ascending, basic rappelling technique and tie-offs with a rappel rack, rope changes, and one person rescue. The students will perform a low angle…

Class Fee: $150, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  April 13th, 2024; 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.

Class Fee: $75, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  April 8th & 10th; 1830 – 2230 & 13th; 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 will NOT be…

                                                                                  Class Fee: $100, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2024: April 23rd & 24th: 1830-2230 and April 27th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Randy Rice The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the students and to make…

Class Fee: $105, Textbook Fee: $85 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates: 2024: April 22nd & 25th; 1830–2230 & 27th; 0800–1700 Instructor: Chad Deardorff 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 button below to…

Class Fee: $225, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2024: April 10th & 11th; 1830-2230, Apr. 14th 0800-1630; Burn April 28th 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 &…

Class Fee: $45, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  May 01, 2024; 1830 – 2130 Instructor: Todd Stahl This 3-Hour classroom course is for anyone who may respond to a water emergency. Topics include scene assessment, activation of the Emergency Response System, evaluation of potential and existing water hazards, scene management, rescue vs. recovery, and personal safety measures. This training is in accordance with NFPA 1670 Water Rescue Awareness Standards Students shall be 18 years of age to participate. Click the…

Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115                   Dates:  May 4th, 2024; 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…

                                        Class Fee: $50, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  May 11th, 2024; 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: $160, Lab Fee: $20 (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2024: April 30th, May 2nd, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th: 1830-2230, May 4th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Chad Deardorff 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: $100, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2024: May 14th & 16th: 1830-2230, May 18th: 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: $50, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)       Lab Fee: $20 Dates:  2024: May 13th & 15th: 1830-2230; May 19th 0800-1630 Instructor: Ben Rodkey                               Prerequisite: Exterior FF This program teaches the student the principles of forcible entry as it relates to the fire fighter. Students will be shown how to use a variety of forcible entry equipment. Also shown will be situations they may…

Class Fee: $400, (56 Hrs, Min. Age: 17 with ACT 155) Dates:  2024: April 8th, 10th, 15th, 23rd, & 24th, May 7th,  21st & May 23rd, 1830-2230; April 13th & 21st , May 11th & May 19th; 0800-1630 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…

Class Fee: $50, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2024: May 21st, 22nd, 29th & 30th 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: $200, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2024: May 28th, & 29th; 1830–2230 & June 2nd; 0800-1700 Instructor: Will Shaver Prerequisite: Essentials of FF or EL-Intro to Fire Service…

Class Fee: $190, (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2024: May 22nd, 28th, 30th June 3rd, 11th, 13th: 1830-2230, May 25th & June 8th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Chad Deardorff Prerequisites: EL-Fire Ground Support, NIMS 700, and ICS 100 **TURNOUT GEAR & SCBA REQUIRED FOR EVERY CLASS** 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…

                                                       Class Fee: $30, (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)  Dates:  June 19th, 2024; 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: $90, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2024: June 29th & 30th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Tom Rigling Prerequisite: EL-Interior FF, Essential of FF, or equivalent This class is physically demanding, comprehensive program dealing with the necessary knowledge and skills relative to rescue procedures needed for self-rescue. Emphasis will be placed on search techniques, communications, accountability/location and self-rescue procedures.  This program will teach the firefighters how to reduce the risk of firefighter injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania.  This class will…

Class Fee: $55, (3 Hrs) Dates:  July 8th, 2024; 1830-2130 Instructor: Ben Rodkey                                                                                                                                         …

Class Fee: $55, (3 Hrs) Dates:  July 10th, 2024; 1830-2130 Instructor: Ben Rodkey                                                                                                                                         …

                                                                                  Class Fee: $100, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2024: July 9th & 10th: 1830-2230 and July 13th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Randy Rice The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the students and to make…

Class Fee: $100, (32 Hrs) Dates:  June 18th, 20th, 25th, & 27th; July 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 2024; 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…

Class Fee: $75, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  July 15th & 17th; 1830 – 2230 & 20th; 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 will NOT be…

                                  Class Fee: $175, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  2024: July 15th & 18th: 1830-2230; 20th & 21st: 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…

Date: July 23, 2024 1830-2230 Class Fee: $30               Instructor: Mike Caum Hours: 4.0 (Lecture: 4.0hrs / Lab: 0.0hrs)                 Prerequisites: Age 16 and up Description: This course increases the student's knowledge of the various statutes, case law decisions and ordinances that directly affect the operation of volunteer fire, rescue or ambulance organizations. The class is structured for the administrative and line officers of the organization.

Class Fee: $45, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  July 24th, 2024; 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…

Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115                   Dates:  August 3rd, 2024; 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…

Class Fee: $105, Textbook Fee: $85 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates: 2024: July 31st & Aug 1st; 1830–2230 & Aug 4th; 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.*…

Class Fee: $400, (64 Hrs, Min. Age: 17 with ACT 155) Dates:  2024: June 19th, 24th, 26th, July 8th, 22nd, 25th,30th, 31st: 1830-2230; June 22nd July 6th, 14th, Aug 4th: 0800-1700 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 five courses in the curriculum. This course will…

The York County Fire School is a testing site for the ProBoard Firefighter I testing.  The written test will be held on August 8th, 2024 from 1830-2230 and the practical testing will be held on August 10th, 2024 from 0800-1630 (or longer if needed).        $225.00 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,…

Class Fee: $150, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  August 24th, 2024; 0800-1700 Instructor: Ben Rodkey 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.

Class Fee: $160, Lab Fee: $20 (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2024: Aug.13th, 14th, 21st, & 28th: 1830-2230, Aug. 17th & 25th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Bob Sells and 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

Class Fee: $50, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2024: Aug 20th, 21st, 27th, & 28th, 29th; 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.

Dates: September 4th, 24th, 26th, October 2nd: 1800-2200, September 7th, 21st, & 28th, 0800-1700. Test and Skill Stations Oct. 5th 0800-1700.   FSC: 0646 Hours: 40.0 (Lecture: 40.0hrs / Lab: 0.0hrs) Instructor: Hoff Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Fire Company Officer I, Fire Service Instructor I Gear: Laptop Computer Recommended Text Book: IFSTA, Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, Course Fee: $150;  Lab Fee: $175;  IFSTA Fire company officer Text book 6th edition: $75 (If needed) Description: This course continues…