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Lab Fee: $105, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  August 6th, 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: $105, Textbook Fee: $76 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  August 2nd & 3rd; 1830–2230 & 6th, 2022; 0800–1700 Instructor: Bob Sells and 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…

Hose Line Advancement/Fire Suppression

                                        Class Fee: $30, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  August 13th, 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: $125, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  August 28th, 2022; 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:  2022: Aug.17th, 18th: 1830-2230, Aug. 21st: 0800-1700; Aug. 25th: 1830-2230; Aug. 27th: 0800-1700; Aug. 29th: 1830-2230 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: $100, Lab Fee: $100 (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  September 10th, 2022: 0800-1700 Instructor: State Fire Academy Prerequisites: Firefighter that are going to apply for the program will need to complete an application and demonstrate that they have successfully completed one of the following BEFORE class start date: PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with live fire; or PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with no live fire AND has a Structural Burn Sessions; or Essential Basic Module…

Class Fee: $100, Lab Fee: $100 (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  September 11th, 2022:  0800-1700 Instructor: State Fire Academy Prerequisites: Firefighter that are going to apply for the program will need to complete an application and demonstrate that they have successfully completed one of the following BEFORE class start date: PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with live fire; or PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with no live fire AND has a Structural Burn Sessions; or Essential Basic Module…

Class Fee: $100, Lab Fee: $100 (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  September 12th, 2022 0800-1700 Instructor: State Fire Academy Prerequisites: Firefighter that are going to apply for the program will need to complete an application and demonstrate that they have successfully completed one of the following BEFORE class start date: PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with live fire; or PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with no live fire AND has a Structural Burn Sessions; or Essential Basic Module…

                                                       Class Fee: $20, (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)  Dates:  September 12th, 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: $100, Lab Fee: $100 (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  September 13th, 2022 0800-1700 Instructor: State Fire Academy Prerequisites: Firefighter that are going to apply for the program will need to complete an application and demonstrate that they have successfully completed one of the following BEFORE class start date: PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with live fire; or PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with no live fire AND has a Structural Burn Sessions; or Essential Basic Module…

Class Fee: $100, Lab Fee: $100 (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  September 14th, 2022 0800-1700 Instructor: State Fire Academy Prerequisites: Firefighter that are going to apply for the program will need to complete an application and demonstrate that they have successfully completed one of the following BEFORE class start date: PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with live fire; or PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with no live fire AND has a Structural Burn Sessions; or Essential Basic Module…

Class Fee: $100, Lab Fee: $100 (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  September 15th, 2022 0800-1700 Instructor: State Fire Academy Prerequisites: Firefighter that are going to apply for the program will need to complete an application and demonstrate that they have successfully completed one of the following BEFORE class start date: PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with live fire; or PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with no live fire AND has a Structural Burn Sessions; or Essential Basic Module…

Class Fee: $100, Lab Fee: $100 (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  September 16th, 2022 0800-1700 Instructor: State Fire Academy Prerequisites: Firefighter that are going to apply for the program will need to complete an application and demonstrate that they have successfully completed one of the following BEFORE class start date: PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with live fire; or PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with no live fire AND has a Structural Burn Sessions; or Essential Basic Module…

Class Fee: $100, Lab Fee: $100 (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  September 17th, 2022: 0800-1700 Instructor: State Fire Academy Prerequisites: Firefighter that are going to apply for the program will need to complete an application and demonstrate that they have successfully completed one of the following BEFORE class start date: PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with live fire; or PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with no live fire AND has a Structural Burn Sessions; or Essential Basic Module…

Class Fee: $100, Lab Fee: $100 (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  September 18th, 2022 0800-1700 Instructor: State Fire Academy Prerequisites: Firefighter that are going to apply for the program will need to complete an application and demonstrate that they have successfully completed one of the following BEFORE class start date: PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with live fire; or PA Entry Level Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with no live fire AND has a Structural Burn Sessions; or Essential Basic Module…

Class Fee: $55, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2022: September 12th & 14th: 1830 – 2230 & Sept. 18th: 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: $190, (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2022: Sept. 14th & 15th: 1830-2230, Sept. 17th: 0800-1700, Sept. 21st & 22nd: 1830-2230, Sept. 24th: 0800-1700, Sept. 28th & 29th: 1830-2230 Instructor: Bob Sells & 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 is the third of…

Lab Fee: $105, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  October 15th, 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: $105, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  2022: October 10th & 12th: 1830-2230; October 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…

Class Fee: $265, (48 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2022: Oct. 4th & 6th; 1830-2230, 8th & 9th; 0800-1700, 11th & 13th; 1830-2230, Oct. 15th & 16th; 0800-1700 Instructor: Chad Deardorff 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…

Class Fee: $30, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2022: October 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th: 1830-2230 Instructor: Randy Rice Prerequisite: Basic Fire Police (BFPO) This course provides instructional review of the laws pertaining to fire police powers & the expected duties which include the health, safety, and legal aspects of performance. FPOs will also be taught how to deal with people, how to manage incident response, & leadership qualities. Click the button below to register your student.

Class Fee: $90, Lab Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18 at the start of class) Dates:  2022: October 22nd & 23rd: 0800-1700 Instructor: T. Rigling Prerequisites: EL-Interior Firefighter or Essential of Firefighting This course is designed to give personnel the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities to function on the fire ground as a member of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT).  Topics covered include: Staffing the RIT, searching for missing firefighters, accessing and assessing a downed firefighter, and rescue/removal procedures. …

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: October 4th, 6th, 13th, 18th 1830-2230 ;…

Class Fee: $400, (56 Hrs, Min. Age: 18 at the start of class) Dates:  2022: October 19th & 20th: 1830-2230, Oct. 22nd: 0800-1700, Oct. 26th: 1830-2230, Oct. 29th & 30th: 0800-1700; Nov. 2nd: 1830-2230, Nov. 5th : 0800-1700, Nov. 12th: 0800-1700, Nov. 16th & 17th 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,…

                                                                                  Class Fee: $85, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2022: October 25th & 26th: 1830-2230 and Nov. 6th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Randy Rice The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the students and to make…

Course Fee: $150.00   Lab Fee: $175.00 (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)     Referenced Texts: $73.00 IFSTA Fire and Emergency Service Instructor 9th Ed. Dates:  2022: October 1st: 0800-1700, Oct 8th: 0800-1700, Oct. 15th: 0800-1700; Oct 29th: 0800-1700, November 12th, 0800-1700 Pro Board Test and Skill Day Instructor: TBD                                                      FSC: 0656 Prerequisites: Age 18 and…

                                                    Class Fee: $30, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  November 22nd, 23rd, 29th, & 30st, 2022: 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, (2.5 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  December 6th, 2022; 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 emergency response system, and how to survive a fall…

Lab Fee: $105, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  December 10th, 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, (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)  Dates:  January 11th, 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: $105, Textbook Fee: $80 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates: 2023: January 24th & 26th; 1830–2230 & 28th; 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: $50, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2023 : Jan. 11th & 18th; 1830–2230 & 29th; 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…

Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115Dates:  February 11th, 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 are only offering BLS Healthcare Provider instead of the…

Class Fee: $160, Lab Fee: $10 (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2023: Jan.31st, Feb 2nd: 1830-2230, Feb. 5th: 0800-1700; Feb. 7th & 9th: 1830-2230; Feb. 12th: 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: $50, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2023: Feb. 1st & 8th; 1830–2230 & 19th; 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: $50, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2023: Feb 28th, March 2nd, 7th, & 8th; 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: $190, (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2023: Feb. 21st & 23rd: 1830-2230, Feb. 25th: 0800-1700, Feb. 28th & March 2nd: 1830-2230, Mar. 4th: 0800-1700, Mar. 7th & 9th: 1830-2230 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…

Class Fee: $100, (covered by subscription); $35 Lab Fee *NOT covered by subscription* Dates: 2023: March 6th & 8th; 1800–2230 & March 12th; 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: $90, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)  Lab Fee:  $30 Dates:  March 18th & 19th 2023: 0800-1700 Instructor: Tom Rigling Prerequisite: Essentials of Firefighting or  Interior Firefighting or FF1 This program is designed to build on the concepts covered in the Rapid Intervention Team Operations 1 program and to give personnel the knowledge, skills and abilities to deal with the more complex situations involving Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) operations. Topics covered include: Advanced concepts in RIT, managing the RIT portion…

                                  Class Fee: $175, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  2023: March 14th & 15th: 1830-2230; March 18th & 19th: 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: $50, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  2023: March 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd: 1830-2230 Instructor: Randy Rice 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 officers who must make decisions, solve problems, or conduct meetings as part of his/her…

Class Fee: $105, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2023: March 22nd & 23rd; 1830-2230, and March 25th; 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…

Course Fee: $150.00   Lab Fee: $175 not covered by subscription because of cost of Proboard exam. (40 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)     Referenced Texts: $73.00 IFSTA, Fire and Emergency Service Company Officer, 6th Ed. Dates:  2023: January 21st: 0800-1700, Feb. 4th: 0800-1700; Feb 18th: 0800-1700, Mar 4th: 0800-1700, Mar 18th 0800-1700 & April 1 Pro Board Test and Skill Day Instructor: TBD                                     …

                                        Class Fee: $50, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  April 8th, 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: $55, (3 Hrs) Dates:  April 12th, 2023; 1830-2130 Instructor: Ben Rodkey                                                                                                                                         …

Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115                   Dates:  April 15th, 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, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)       Lab Fee: $20 Dates:  2023: April 15th & 16th: 0800-1700 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 encounter that require…

Class Fee: $225, (24 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2023: April 3rd & 5th; 1830-2230, Apr. 16th 0800-1630 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 Shirt REQUIRED For Class…

Class Fee: $55, (3 Hrs) Dates:  April 19th, 2023; 1830-2130 Instructor: Ben Rodkey                                                                                                                                         …

                                                    Class Fee: $50, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2023; April 11th, 12th, 18th, & 19th: 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: $100, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2023: April 18th & 20th: 1830-2230 and April. 23rd: 0800-1700 Instructor: Rick Witten The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the students and to make…

Class Fee: $400, (56 Hrs, Min. Age: 18 at the start of class) Dates:  2023: March 28th & 30th: 1830-2230, Apr. 1st: 0800-1700, Apr. 4th & 6th: 1830-2230, 8th: 0800-1700; Apr. 11th & 13th: 1830-2230, 15th & 22nd: 0800-1700; Apr. 26th & 27th: 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.…

Class Fee: $75, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  April 24th & 26th; 1830 – 2230 & 29th; 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: $50, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  2023: April 29th & 30th; 0800-1700 Instructor: Randy Rice Prerequisites: Age 16 and up, Leadership I Description: 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 company level junior line officers (lieutenant, captain,…

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,…