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Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115                   Dates:  June 6th, 2026; 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…

                                                                                                  Class Fee: $200, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates:  2026: June 9th & 11th; 1830–2230 & June 13th; 0800-1700 Instructor: Will Shaver Prerequisite: Essentials of FF or EL-Intro to Fire Service Participants in…

Class Fee: $75, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2026: June 9th, 11th: 1830 – 2230 & 13th: 0800–1700 Instructor: Tim Waltemyer 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. This course will NOT be at the York County Fire School. This will be held at: Location:    Laurel Fire Company 94 Schoolhouse Lane Winsor, PA 17366 Click the button…

Class Fee: $90, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2026: June 13th & 14th : 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 enable…

                                                       Class Fee: $30, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)  Dates: June 15th & 17th, 2026; 1830 – 2130 Instructor: Larry Curry Seven tasks have been identified as part of a process for analyzing the hazardous material problem. This course focuses on the first four tasks in this process: 1) Detecting the presence of hazardous materials 2) Initiating…

Class Fee: $45, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates: 2026 June 17th  1830 – 2130 Instructor: Todd Stahl                       New Class Date has been updated 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…

 Class Fee:    $30          8 Hrs, (4hrs. class; 4hrs. practical)  Dates: June 23rd & 24th 2026; 1800 – 2200 Instructor: Randy Rice The National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Course is designed to equip all responder disciplines with the skills needed to safely and efficiently clear traffic incidents. The course focuses on enabling participants to work collaboratively and effectively to manage roadway emergencies, resulting in faster clearance times, improved safety for responders and the public, and…

The York County Fire School is a testing site for the ProBoard Firefighter I testing. The written test date is June 25, 2026 from 1830-2230 and practical test will be held on June 27,2026 from 0800-1700 (or longer if needed). All Firefighter I Certification Applications need to be submitted to Acadis , NOT to the fire school. Canditates now have to register for Acadis to access applications, skill sheets and candidate handbooks. Students should already have their accounts.  If someone does not have an Acadis…

                                                                                  Class Fee: $100, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2026: May 19th, 20th: 1800-2200 and May 30th changed to June 28th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Randy Rice                               Class dates…

                                  Class Fee: $175, (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  2026: July 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th: 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 participate in various techniques to…

Class Fee: $50, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)       Lab Fee: $30 Dates:  2026: July 6th & 8th: 1830-2230; July 12th; 0900-1700 (starts @ 9am on July 12th) 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…

Class Fee: $275, Textbook Fee: $100, Lab Fee: $20 (48 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Dates: 2026: July 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th ; 0800–1700 Instructor: Tom Rigling III Prerequisite: Hazmat Awareness, TIMs, ICS 100 & 700   UPDATED This entry level course has been combined to include the Introduction to Fire Service and Fire Ground Support for the new 2026 EL-26 program. This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to the fundamental principles and operations of the fire service.…

Class Fee:    $30          8 Hrs, (4hrs. class; 4hrs. practical)  Dates: July 21st & 22nd 2026; 1800 – 2200 Instructor: Randy Rice The National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Course is designed to equip all responder disciplines with the skills needed to safely and efficiently clear traffic incidents. The course focuses on enabling participants to work collaboratively and effectively to manage roadway emergencies, resulting in faster clearance times, improved safety for responders and the public, and reduced traffic…

                                                       Class Fee: $30, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 14)  Dates: July 27th & 29th, 2026; 1830 – 2130  UPDATED 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)…

Class Fee: $275, Textbook Fee: $100, Lab Fee: $20 (48 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates: 2026: Aug 3rd, 4th,11th, 12th, 19th, 20th; 1830–2230 & Aug 8th, 16th,23rd; 0800–1700 Instructor: Bob Sells & Will Shaver Prerequisite: Hazmat Awareness, TIMS, ICS 100 & 700  UPDATED This entry level course has been combined to include the Introduction to Fire Service and Fire Ground Support for the new 2026 EL-26 program. This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to the fundamental principles and operations…

Class Fee: $150, (8 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  August 9th, 2026; 0800-1700 Instructor: Ben Rodkey                                  Update: Class Date changed to August 9th 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…

Class Fee: $75, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  August 11th, 13th; 1830 – 2230 & 15th; 0800 – 1700 Instructor: Tim Waltemyer 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 at…

Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115                   Dates:  August 15th, 2026; 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…

 Class Fee: Zero Cost , (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  August 19th, 2026; 1800-2200 Instructor: Deb Fleagle Meet the new simulation truck (Big Blue)   Click the button below to register your student.

Class Fee: $50, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2026: September 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th; 1800-2200 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: $600, (96 Hrs, Min. Age: 17 with ACT 155) Dates:  2026: Sept 8th, 9th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th & Oct 14th, 15th,22nd, 29th & Nov 3rd, 4th, 11th, 12th ; 1830-2230; Sept 13th, 20th & Oct 18th, 24th, 25th,31st ; 0800-1700                SBS Burn is November 11th & 12th Instructor: Sells/ Shaver Prerequisites: Entry Level-Fire Ground Support, NIMS ICS 100, 700, TIMS and HazMat Awareness, HazMat Ops. This course provides new firefighters with…

Class Fee: $90, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18)  Lab Fee:  $30 Dates:  September 12th & 13th, 2026: 0800-1700 Instructor: Tom Rigling Prerequisite: RIT1, 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 of…

Class Fee: $75, (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  2026: September 14th, 16th: 1830 – 2230 & 20th: 0800–1700 Instructor: Tim Waltemyer 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. This course will NOT be at the York County Fire School. This will be held at: Location: TBD Click the button below to register your student.

                                        Class Fee: $50, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  September 19th, 2026; 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.

The York County Fire School is a testing site for the Support Person Certification "Ground Support" testing.  The written and practical test will be held on September 26, 2026 from 0800-1700 (or longer if needed). All Firefighter I Certification Applications need to be submitted to Acadis , NOT to the fire school. Canditates now have to register for Acadis to access applications, skill sheets and candidate handbooks. Students should already have their accounts.  If someone does not have an Acadis account, they can request it…

                                  Class Fee: $175, (32 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates:  2026: October 3rd,4th,10th,11th: 0800-1700 Instructor: Larry Curry Prerequisite: Haz-Mat Awareness This course is intended to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required at the First Responder/Operations level of hazardous materials response. This course consists of both classroom and hands-on training (practical application) where the student will participate in various techniques to control a haz-mat…

Course Fee: $200 (covered by subscription) Lab Fee: $280, not covered by subscription as this covers the cost of the Proboard exam (46 Hrs, Min. Age: 16) Dates: 2026: October 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th: 1830-2230, October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th: 0800-1700 Test on the 24th Instructor: Thomas Rigling III Prerequisite: Age 16 and up, Non-Expired CPR w/ AED, Non-Expired First Aid, Hazardous Materials Awareness Proboard Certification included in this class, NIMS 100 & 700 This program is designed to…

Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115                   Dates: October 10th, 2026; 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…

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Class Fee: Zero Cost , (4 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates:  October 21st, 2026; 1800-2200 Instructor: Thomas Alsted Mass Casualty Table Top Exercise   Click the button below to register your student.

Class Fee: $50, Textbook Fee: $30 (16 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates: 2026: November 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th; 1800-2200 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: $45, (3 Hrs, Min. Age: 18) Dates: 2026  November 24th; 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, PFDs,…

Lab Fee: $115, (7 Hrs, Min. Age: 14) Course Fee: $115                   Dates: December 5th, 2026; 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…