COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE COMMISSIONER

PENNSYLVANIA STATE FIRE ACADEMY

Pennsylvania’s
Local Level Fire Training System
Course Catalog
June 2008 Edition

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy

1150 Riverside Dr. Lewistown, PA 17044-1979
In PA: 1 800 459 4096 (717) 248 1115
FAX: (717) 248 3580
http://www.osfc.state.pa.us

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Edward G. Rendell, Governor
OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE COMMISSIONER
Fire Commissioner Edward A. Mann
As needed – Where needed

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 THE STATE FIRE ACADEMY LOCAL LEVEL TRAINING SYSTEM

ABOUT LOCAL LEVEL FIRE TRAINING

The Local Level Programs are the oldest form of organized training conducted by the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, dating back to the 1930’s. This type of training
continues to strive toward increasing the effectiveness of the fire fighter by centering
training using his/her own equipment and apparatus. Courses may be scheduled on
an ‘as-needed, where needed’ basis, making Pennsylvania’s program nearly unique
among the 50 states of the Union. The State Fire Academy acts as an accrediting and
coordinating agency; the programs themselves are conducted by the Academy’s system
of Educational Training Agencies (ETA) comprised of participating community colleges,
county/regional fire training academies, and other similar organizations.

THE STATE FIRE ACADEMY’S ROLE

The Academy acts as the coordinating and accreditation point for the Local Level Fire
Training program. The Academy develops and issues Minimum Standards for
Accreditation (MSA) for each accredited course that define content and procedural
issues. Educational Training Agencies (ETA) must adhere to these minimum
standards in order to be able to issue State Fire Academy Certificates of Training for
the courses in question. The Academy also develops and releases new and revised
curricula using its own staff and, frequently, working groups of technical experts, field
instructors, and end-users. Accreditation and development of Local Level Instructors
is a key Academy role in providing a qualified cadre for use by the Educational
Training Agencies in the delivery of these courses. Three Field Supervisors (full-time
Academy staff) provide customer service, supervisory guidance, quality control, and
otherwise monitor and coordinate the program. One is assigned to each PEMA Area
(Western, Central, and Eastern); the Eastern Supervisor is located at PEMA Eastern
Area, Hamburg, Pa (610) 562-3010 or 800 372-7362 in PA and Central Supervisor is
located at the Academy; (717) 248-1115 or1 800 459-4096 in PA; the Western
Supervisor is located at PEMA Western Area, Indiana, PA; (724) 357-0103 or 800 972-
7362 in PA.

SUBJECT MATTER
Instruction consists of classroom discussions, demonstrations, lectures, simulation,
small group activity, practical applications and drills necessary for the development of
proficiency in the course’s subject matter. The Educational Training Agency
determines the precise content of each course; the State Fire Academy sets the
minimum standards by which a course is accredited. The curriculum currently
includes over 150 separate courses from 2 to 60 hours in length.

COURSE LENGTHS AND SCHEDULES

Course lengths are based on educational considerations like the amount of classroom
and practical activity, the complexity of the content, safety issues, and similar
concerns. Course schedules are quite flexible, and are usually arranged by mutual
consent of the instructor, the requesting organization, and the educational training
agency. Typical schedules would be 3-4 hours per night once or twice a week; 8 hours
a day on a Saturday and/or Sunday.

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AVAILABILITY
Courses are available and may be approved at any time throughout the year by
completing an application and sending it to an Educational Training Agency that
provides services in your county. Check the reverse side of the application for a list of
Educational Training Agencies and the counties they each provide service in.

COURSE ENROLLMENT AND CANCELLATION

Minimum enrollment policies are determined by each educational training agency. An
initial minimum enrollment of 15 to 20 students is generally required. A pro-rated fee
may be charged by an educational training agency to compensate for enrollment below
these minimums. Should enrollment fall below a predetermined number, the course
may be discontinued. A maximum class size is also established for some courses.

COURSE LOCATIONS
In keeping with the ‘as needed, where needed’ philosophy of the program, class
sessions are normally held at a local fire station where the necessary apparatus, tools
and appliances for proper training are available to the instructor and the class. Many
course offerings are also held at county or regional fire academies or training events.

TUITION
Upon receipt of a course application, the Educational Training Agency will approve the
course and assign an instructor. Approved supplementary manuals will be supplied
as required. The Educational Training Agency may charge for materials. They may
also charge a registration fee whether or not minimum enrollment is met. Fees will
vary depending on the policies of each individual Educational Training Agency, but
courses are offered tuition-free by many of these institutions.

INSTRUCTORS
Competent instructors are accredited on the basis of their successful fire fighting
experience and their ability to impart knowledge. Each must meet State Fire Academy
instructor requirements and have completed an approved training course at the
Pennsylvania State Fire Academy. Instructors are hired by the Educational Training
Agency to teach an assigned course.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Students are responsible for the material presented in each class/module. It is each
student's responsibility to make up assignments and/or attendance in subject
modules as required for a given class/course. Individual student requirements and
conduct shall be in accordance with established State Fire Academy and Educational
Training Agency policies which will be provided to each student at the beginning of
each class or course.

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ATTENDANCE/CERTIFICATES
Each student who faithfully attends the sessions and successfully passes the final test
(when required) will be awarded a Certificate of Training at the conclusion of the
course. Absence from 21% of the prescribed hours automatically disqualifies a
student from receiving a certificate, unless the missed training sessions are made up.
The instructor is obliged to notify the educational training agency of the names of the
students who have made up missed classes and are therefore eligible for the
certificates.

CERTIFICATION
If a person wishes to become “Certified” via the Commonwealth’s Voluntary
Certification process, they must follow the procedures set forth by the Fire Service
Certification Advisory Committee (FSCAC). The purpose of this program is to identify
and recognize emergency service personnel whose accomplishments in training and
education meets or exceeds nationally recognized standards. The NFPA standards for
Fire Service Professional Qualifications identify the minimum requirements for a
person at a particular level of progression. A person certified to one of the Fire Service
Professional levels will have demonstrated competency in the knowledge and skills
required to perform at a particular level. Certification is independent of Local Level
training. If you are interested in “Certification”, please contact the Certification
Program Manager at the PA State Fire Academy, 800-459-4096 or 717-248-1115.

COURSE APPLICATIONS
If a fire department or other emergency service organization wishes to conduct a state
accredited fire training program in their locale, the following steps will be followed:
1. Submit a completed application for a Local Level course to an Educational
Training Agency (ETA) of your choice that provides service to your county.
Complete section 1 of the application, the Course Code can be found after the
Course Title, the number of hours can be found under the course title. EMS
Con-Ed information is found within the Course Description (if applicable). Most
ETAs require applications to be submitted at least six (6) weeks before the
proposed start date. (Check the reverse side of the application form for the
address of the ETA(s) serving your area.
2. The Educational Training Agency will confirm that the requested course is
accredited and; if a specific instructor is requested, confirm his/her accreditation
to instruct the course. Where no specific instructor is requested, an instructor
will be assigned to the course.
3. The Educational Training Agency will contact the instructor and make all
necessary arrangements for the class to be conducted on dates requested.
4. The instructor and/or the Educational Training Agency will contact the
requesting emergency service organization and confirm that the course request
has been approved and an instructor has been assigned.
5. If your organization wishes to totally sponsor the course, including the hiring
and payment of the instructor, course applications should be sent six (6) weeks
before the course start date directly to: PA State Fire Academy, 1150 Riverside
Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044.

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OTHER COURSES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE LOCAL LEVEL TRAINING SYSTEM
The following are courses that have historically been offered (in partnership with the
identified agency) through the Local Level Fire Training Program in some areas of the
state. Minimum standards for curriculum content are established by the agency
developing the course. Interested parties should check for availability with the
Educational Training Agency of their choice; not all educational training agencies offer
these courses. Persons should contact the specific agency or the Academy Field
Education Specialist who covers your county for course content, course length, and
prerequisite information.

COURSE TITLE COURSE CODE

P.E.M.A. OFFICE OF OPERATIONS & TRAINING

Radiological Assistant Initial Course FCRM
♣Radiological Officer Initial Course FCRO
♣Radiological Response Team Initial Course FCRRT
♣Radiological Assistant Instructor Course RAIC
Radiological Assistant Refresher Course RERM
Radiological Response Team Refresher Course RERT
♣Radiological Officer Refresher Course ROREF

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH -

DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
♣Basic Rescue Practices DHBR
Emergency Medical First Responder DHFR
♣Emergency Medical Technician DHEB
♣Special Vehicle Rescue DHSV

PENNSYLVANIA FISH & BOAT COMMISSION

♣Ice Rescue and Emergency Response Phase III FCIR
♣Water Rescue & Emergency Response Phase I FCWR
Emergency Boat Operations and Rescue Phase II FCWA
Line Systems Rescue Phase III FCLS

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & NATURAL RESOURCES

Basic Wildlands Fire Fighting (PA-130) WBFF
Wilderness Search & Rescue: Search Responder WRSR
Wilderness Search & Rescue: Basic Grid Team WRGT
Wilderness Search & Rescue: Advanced Grid Team WRGA
Wilderness Search & Rescue: Search Management WRSM

♣ - These Non-SFA courses are approved by the DOH EMS Office for EMS
continuing education (Con Ed) credit. Contact the agency conducting the
course or your regional EMS council for details.

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 PENNSYLVANIA LOCAL LEVEL FIRE TRAINING
CURRICULUM DESCRIPTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTES ON LOCAL LEVEL FIRE TRAINING

NOTE 1: All courses require students to have at least a pen/pencil and notebook.
Other student needs are listed for each course. TOG : Turn out gear
(preferably meeting NFPA standards) consisting of helmet, ear/neck
protection, eye protection, protective coat & pants, fire service boots,
gloves; and, (preferably) PASS device. WC: Sturdy work clothing consisting
of trousers and long sleeve shirt or coveralls, hard hat, eye protection, work
gloves, and hard-toe shoes/boots; SCBA: Positive-pressure self contained
breathing apparatus meeting NFPA standards.
NOTE 2: Certification as a D.O.H. Basic Rescue Technician will be an acceptable
substitute for the following courses in meeting prerequisites for other
courses: FRES-REPR-REPA-RORE
NOTE 3: ELIF may be accepted as meeting the prerequisite in place of EBM or IST.
NOTE 4: The following policy will govern the acceptance of "equivalencies" for the
purpose of course prerequisite satisfaction only. This equivalency program
will remain in effect until further notice.
a. ELIS equivalencies - ZSFB, ZARFF, ZCIF, FFF, EBM, FSCO, FHSP,
DHBR, DHVR, any previously state local level certified "safety &
survival" course; either "metro" (Phila./Pgh.) recruit fire fighter
program, HACC "Fire Academy" program.
b. ELIF equivalencies - ZSFB, EBM, FFF, either "metro" (Phila./Pgh.)
recruit fire fighter program, HACC "Fire Academy" program, or
certification as a Fire Fighter I.
c. All other specialty courses (such as TRCO, ECOP, RIPO, etc.) -
Acceptance of similarly named and similar length courses previously
certified as part of the Academy Resident or Local Level Training
Program.
d. NICS-FS equivalent is ICS and IS 700
NOTE 5: If ADFR is required as a prerequisite, the predecessor course FAD will be
accepted.

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 CONTINUING EDUCATION (CON-ED) REQUIREMENTS
FOR EMS PROVIDERS
Through the cooperative efforts of the State Fire Academy and the PA Department of
Health EMS Office, many Local Level courses are approved for continuing education
credit for the purposes of maintaining EMS First Responder, EMT or Paramedic
certification. In order to receive credit, the agency requesting the course or the
Educational Training Agency conducting the course must register the course as a con-
ed offering through a Con Ed Sponsor recognized by the Department of Health. Each
student wishing con-ed credit must complete an individual DOH Con-Ed Registration
at the start of class and meet all DOH con-ed attendance requirements.

Courses that are approved for EMS Con-Ed are denoted with a ♣. The DOH Con Ed
Course number is noted, as is the con-ed value in med/trauma and “other” hours.
Unless so noted, the hours listed are the same for EMS First Responder, EMT, and
Paramedic/PHRN.

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 LOCAL LEVEL COURSE LIST BY COURSE CODE

CODE COURSE TITLE

AAB AIRPORT ANNUAL BURN
AAEP ARSON AWARENESS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL
ACFR AIRCRAFT CRASH RESCURE SHORT COURSE
ADFR ARSON DETECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS (NFA)
AELA AERIAL APPARATUS PRACTICES
AELX AERIAL APPARATUS PRACTICES EXTENDED
AREO FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATION-ELECTRICAL 1 OVERVIEW
ARFF AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING-STANDARDIZED FAA CURICULUM
ARIN FIRE ARSON INVESTIGATION
ATRC TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS 2
AUTO AUTOMATIC DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
BCN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: NON-COMBUSTIBLE AND FIRE RESISTIVE (NFA)
BCP BUILDING CONSTRUCTION:WOOD FRAME AND ORDINARY (NFA)
BIDA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
BPIDBR BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE & BIOLOGICAL AGENT
REVIEW
BRES BUS RESCUE
BVRA BASIC VEHICLE RESCUE AWARENESS
BVRC BASIC VEHICLE RESCUE – 48 HR OPTION
BVRO BASIC VEHICLE RESCUE OPERATIONS
BVRT BASIC VEHICLE RESCUE TECHNICIAN
CARE CAVE RESCUE
CBPI CONDUCTING BASIC FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS
CEPR BLUE PRINT READING AND PLANS REVIEW
CORE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR RESPONSE
CPFP COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR FIRE POLICE
CSR CONFINED SPACE RESCUE
DCON DECONTAMINATION PRACTICES
ECOP ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS
EFFR ESSENTIALS REFRESHER
ELEF EXTERIOR FIREFIGHTER
ELFG FIRE GROUND SUPPORT
ELFS ELECTRICAL EMERGENCIES
ELIF INTERIOR FIREFIGHTER
ELIS INTRODUCTION TO THE FIRE SERVICE
EMLL EDUCATIONAL METHODOLOGY FOR LOCAL LEVEL INSTRUCTORS
EMSM MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS
ERFP EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR FIRE POLICE
ERT:BC EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM:BASIC CONCEPTS (NFA)
ERT:IM EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM:INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (NFA)
ERTTC:CO EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISMTACTICAL
CONSIDERATIONS:COMPANY OFICERS (NFA)
ERTTC:EMS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERROISM TACTICAL
CONSIDERATIONS:EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (NFA)
ERTTC:HM EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (NFA)

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EVOC EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM
EVRD DYNAMICS OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE RESPONSE
FAFI FARM/BARN FIRE FIGHTING
FFCE VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION EVELUATOR DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
FFCP FIRE FIGHTER 1 SKILLS ENHANCEMENT COURSE
FIPA ADVANCED FIRE POLICE
FIPO FIRE POLICE
FLBU FLAMMABLE LIQUID FIRE FIGHTING
FMSP FIRE ATTACK IN SPRINKLERED PROPERTIES
FRES GENERAL FIRE SERVICE RESCUE
FRSE SILO EMERGENCIES
HIRI HIGH RISE FIRE FIGHTING
HMA HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS LEVEL 472
HMAR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS REFRESHER LEVEL 472
HMBLS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FOR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (NFA)
HMDP HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DEFENSIVE PRACTICES
HMO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS LEVEL 472
HMOR OPERATIONS LEVEL ANNUAL REFRESHER TRAINING
HSO HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER (NFA)
HSTC HIGHWAY INCIDENT SCENE SAFETY AND TRAFFIC CONTROL
ICERP INFECTION CONTROL FOE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL- THE
SUPERVISOR’S ROLE (NFA)
ICHO INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR HIGH-RISE INCIDENTS
ICS 100 ICS ORIENTATION (EMI/DHS)
ICS 200 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM; I-200, SINGLE RESOURCES and INITIAL ACTION
INCIDENTS
ICS 300 INTERMEDIATE ICS FOR EXPANDING INCIDENTS FOR OPERATIONAL FIRST
RESPONDERS
ICS 400 ADVANCED ICS FOR COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF, COMPLEX INCIDENTS
AND MACS FOR OPERATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS
ICSEMS INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (NFA)
ICSSI INCIDENT COMMAND FOR STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE INCIDENTS
IFBB INDUSTRIAL FIRE BRIGADE TRAINING, BASIC
IFBC INDUSTRIAL FIRE BRIGADE COMPREHENSIVE
IFBX INDUSTRIAL FIRE BRIGADE EXTENDED
INFO INTRODUCTION TO FIRE OFFICERSHIP
IS-700 NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS), AN INTRODUCTION
IS 800 A NATIONAL RESPONSE PLAN (NRP), AN INTRODUCTION
ISET EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND EXTINGUISHER TRAINING
ISO INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER (NFA)
ITCO INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR COMPANY OFFICERS (NFA)
IUC MCI INTRODUCTION TO UNIFIED COMMAND FOR MULTI-AGENCY AND
CATASTROPHIC INCIDENTS (NFA)
IVESM INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES MANAGEMENT (NFA)
IWFSCO INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE FIREFIGHTING FOR
STRUCTURALCOMPANY OFFICERS (NFA)
LAFS LEGAL ASPECTS FOR THE FIRE SERVICE
LCFP LEGAL CONCEPTS FOR FIRE POLICE
LDHO LARGE DIAMETER HOSE
LODD FIREFIGHTER LINE OF DUTY DEATH AND INJURY WHY?
LSI LEADERSHIP I: STRATEGIES FOR COMPANY SUCCESS – (NFA)
LSII LEADERSHIP II: STRATEGIES FOR PERSONAL SUCCESS – (NFA)
LSIII LEADERSHIP III: STRATEGIES FOR SUPERVISORY SUCCESS – (NFA)
MCTO-D MANAGING COMPANY TACTICAL OPERATIONS: DECISION MAKING (NFA)
MCTO-P MANAGING COMPANY TACTICAL OPERATIONS: PREPARATION (NFA)

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MCTO-T MANAGING COMPANY TACTICAL OPERATIONS: TACTICS (NFA)
MCTO-S MANAGING COMPANY TACTICAL OPERATIONS: SIMULATION (NFA)
MEDR PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR THE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
MIFI STORE, MALL, MERCANTILE FIRE FIGHTING
NAEP NEW AERIAL APPARATUS FAMILIARIZATION
NEFP FIRE POLICE IN NON-EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
NFFB FOAM FIRE FIGHTING BASIC
NFFT FOAM FIRE FIGHTING TECHNICIAN
NICS-FS NIMS INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR THE FIRE SERVICE (NFA/DHS)
PFEP PUBLIC FIRE EDUCATION PLANNING (NFA)
PPEA PROPANE EMERGENCIES AWARENESS
PPEO PROPANE EMERGENCIES OPERATIONS
PPET PROPANE EMERGENCIES TECHNICIAN
PPPE PROPANE EMERGENCIES PRACTICAL EXERCISES
PUOA PUMP OPERATIONS II
PUOP PUMP OPERATIONS I
RAO RESOURCE ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICER
RAR RESOURCE ACCOUNTABILTIY RESPONDER
REPR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION I
REPA RESPIRATORY PROTECTION II
RFWM RURAL FIREGROUND WATER MOVEMENT
RITC RAPID INTERVENTION TEAMS
ROBR BASIC RIGGING FOR ROPE RESCUE
RORE ROPE/HIGH ANGLE RESCUE I
RORA ROPE HIGH ANGLE RESCUE II
RTKN COMMUNITY AND WORKER RIGHT-TO-KNOW
SBS STRUCTURAL BURN SESSION
SCOA STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE OPERATIONS LEVEL I
SCOF STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE OPERATIONS LEVEL II
SFR STRUCTURAL FIRE RESCUE
SSEP STREET SURVIVAL FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL
SURV FIRE FIGHTER SURVIVAL
TAWS TANKER WATER SUPPLY
TFE FORCIBLE ENTRY
TRCO TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS I
TRRE TRENCH RESCUE
TRVP VENTILATION PRACTICES
VFOE VEHICLE FIRES AND OTHER EMERGENCIES
VFSR VOLUNTEER RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT-PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

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 Suppression Courses
Structural/Operations – PAGE 16
Introduction to the Fire Service
Fire Ground Support
Exterior Firefighter
Interior Firefighter
Essentials Refresher
Fire Fighter I Skills Enhancement Course
Respiratory Protection I
Respiratory Protection II
Structural Burn Session
Engine Company Operations
Truck Company Operations I
Truck Company Operations II
Farm/Barn Fire Fighting
Structural Fire Rescue
Forcible Entry
Ventilation Practices
High Rise Fire Fighting
Store/Mall/Mercantile Fire Fighting

Hazardous Materials - PAGE 19

Flammable Liquid Fire Fighting
Foam Fire Fighting - Basic
Foam Fire Fighting - Technician
Liquefied Petroleum Gas/Natural Gas Emergencies
Propane Gas Practical Exercises

Rescue – PAGE 20
Airport Annual Burn
Aircraft Crash Rescue Short Course
Aircraft Rescue And Fire Fighting - Standardized - FAA Curriculum
Fire Fighter Survival
Vehicle Fires And Other Emergencies

Industrial – PAGE 21
Industrial Fire Brigade Comprehensive
Industrial Fire Brigade Extended

Wildland – PAGE 21
Basic Wildland Fire Fighting (PA-130)

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 Non Suppression Courses
Structural – PAGE 22
Building Construction: Non-Combustible And Fire Resistive - (NFA)
Building Construction: Wood Frame And Ordinary - (NFA)
Fire Attack In Sprinklered Properties

Hazardous Materials – PAGE 22

Hazardous Materials Awareness Level 472
Hazardous Materials Awareness Refresher Level 472
Hazardous Materials Operations Level 472
Hazardous Materials Operations Level Refresher 472
Hazardous Materials for Basic Life Support
Hazardous Materials Defensive Practices
Decontamination Practices
Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Diseases
Bloodborne Pathogens, Infectious Disease & Biological Agent Review
Infection Control For Emergency Response Personnel – The Supervisor’s Role
(NFA)
Carbon Monoxide Detector Response

Community and Worker - Right To Know

Electrical Emergencies
Propane Emergencies Awareness
Propane Emergencies Operations
Propane Emergencies Technician

Rescue - PAGE 25
Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness
Basic Vehicle rescue 48 Hour Delivery Option
Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations
Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician
Bus Rescue
Cave Rescue
Confined Space Rescue
Basic Rigging For Rope Rescue
Rope/High Angle Rescue I
Rope/High Angle Rescue II
Structural Collapse Operations - Level I
Structural Collapse Operations - Level II
Trench Rescue
Silo Emergencies
Rapid Intervention Teams
General Fire Service Rescue

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Fire Investigation – PAGE 28
Arson Awareness for Emergency Response Personnel
Arson Detection for First Responders – (NFA)
Fire Arson Investigation
Fire and Arson Investigation - Electrical I Overview

Apparatus – PAGE 29
Aerial Apparatus Practices
Aerial Apparatus Practices Extended
New Aerial Apparatus Familiarization
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Program
Dynamics of Emergency Vehicle Response
Highway Incident Scene Safety and Management
Pump Operations I
Pump Operations II
Large Diameter Hose
Rural Fire Ground Water Movement
Tanker Water Supply

Fire Police – PAGE 31

Fire Police
Advanced Fire Police
Communications & P.R. For Fire Police
Emergency Response for Fire Police
Legal Concepts for Fire Police
Fire Police in Non-Emergency Operations

Industrial – PAGE 31
Employee Safety and Extinguisher Training
Industrial Fire Brigade Training, Basic

Management/Command/Instructor Development – PAGE 32

Automatic Detection and Suppression Systems
Blueprint Reading & Plans Review
Building Construction: Non-Combustible and Fire Resistive (NFA)
Building Construction: Wood and Ordinary (NFA)
Conducting Basic Fire Prevention Inspections (NFA)
Educational Methodology for Local Level Instructors
Electrical Emergencies
Firefighter Line of Duty Death and Injury WHY?
Health and Safety Officer - (NFA)
High – Rise Fire Fighting
Incident Command for EMS – (NFA)
Incident Command for High-Rise Operations – (NFA)
ICS Orientation (I-100)
Basic Incident Command System; I-200, Single Resources and Initial Action
Incidents (ICS 200)
Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents for Operational First Responders
(ICS 300)

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 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, Complex Incidents and MACS
for Operational First Responders (ICS-400)
NIMS An Introduction ((IS-700)
A National Response Plan (NRP), An Introduction (IS 800)
NIMS ICS for the Fire Service – (NFA)
Incident Command for Structural Collapse Incidents – (NFA)
Incident Safety Officer - (NFA)
Intro to Unified Command for Multi-agency & Catastrophic Incidents (NFA)
Instructional Techniques for Company Officers - (NFA)
Introduction To Fire Officership
Introduction to Volunteer Emergency Services Management (NFA)
Leadership I: Strategies for Company Success – (NFA)
Leadership II: Strategies for Personal Success – (NFA)
Leadership III: Strategies for Supervisory Success – (NFA)
Legal Aspects for Fire Service
Management of Emergency Medical Systems
Managing Company Tactical Operations: Preparation (NFA)
Managing Company Tactical Operations: Decision Making (NFA)
Managing Company Tactical Operations: Tactics (NFA)
Managing Company Tactical Operations: Simulation (NFA)
Public Fire Education Planning - (NFA)
Public Relations for the Fire and Emergency Services
Voluntary Certification Evaluator Development Seminar
Resource Accountability Officer
Resource Accountability Responder
Store, Mall, Mercantile Fire Fighting
Street Survival For Emergency Medical Personnel
Voluntary Certification Evaluator Development Seminar
Volunteer Retention And Recruitment

Terrorism – PAGE 39
Emergency Response to Terrorism: Basic Concepts – (NFA)
Emergency Response to Terrorism: Tactical Considerations – Company Officer –
(NFA)
Emergency Response to Terrorism: Tactical Considerations – Emergency
Medical Services – (NFA)
Emergency Response to Terrorism: Tactical Considerations – Hazardous
Materials – (NFA)
Emergency Response to Terrorism: Incident Management – (NFA)

Wildland - PAGE 40
Introduction to Wildland Urban Interface Firefighting for Structural Company
Officers – (NFA)

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 SUPPRESSION COURSES
Structural/Operations
INTRODUCTION TO THE FIRE SERVICE ELIS
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
This 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.

FIREGROUND SUPPORT ELFG

48 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fireground operation including fire
behavior, fire extinguishers, water supply, fire hose, ropes, and hazardous materials. This is
the second of four courses in the curriculum

EXTERIOR FIREFIGHTER ELEF

42 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG
This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to exterior fireground operation
including building construction, ladders, communications, protective
systems/sprinklers, forcible entry, and fire prevention. This is the third of four courses
in the curriculum.

INTERIOR FIREFIGHTER ELIF

60 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELEF
This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to interior fireground operation
including nozzles and streams, SCBA, rescue, ventilation, fire suppression, salvage,
and firefighter survival. This is the fourth of four courses in the curriculum.

ESSENTIALS REFRESHER♣ EFFR

24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 000583 2 hours 0/2
This course will review the skills learned in The Pennsylvania Essentials of Fire Fighting course
or any of its predecessors. Topics reviewed include: hose, ladders, and the use of SCBA.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA

FIRE FIGHTER I SKILLS ENHANCEMENT COURSE FFCP

32 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
This course is designed for experienced and trained fire fighters to refresh and reinforce Fire
Fighter I (per Chapter 3 of NFPA # 1001) competencies. These are the basic knowledge’s and
skills required by any fire fighter who wishes to work efficiently, effectively and safely as part of
a team on the fire ground. The course is designed to offer more focused practical skills
application than the shorter Essentials Refresher (EFFR)
Students will need: TOG; SCBA with spare cylinder; PASS device

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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION I♣ REPR
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 006081 2 hours 0/2
This course is designed to familiarize the student with basic respiratory protection. Topics
include: the human respiratory system, effects of toxic atmospheres, and self-contained
breathing apparatus. Live drills are part of this course.
Student will need: PPE appropriate to the environment and SCBA

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION II♣ REPA

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF or REPR
CE # 006082 1 hour 0/1
This enhanced training builds on the basic skills learned in the prerequisite. It will enhance
the abilities of SCBA users, build their confidence in using the apparatus, and prepare them
for the more complex situations that they may encounter (i.e. rapid intervention team work,
restricted horizontal/vertical spaces, etc.)
Student will need: TOG or other appropriate PPE, SCBA

STRUCTURAL BURN SESSION SBS

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
This course will provide the student with a review of the techniques used in safe fire
fighting tactics in an actual structural fire environment. Emphasis is placed on safety
for both interior and exterior operations. Student will need: TOG, SCBA

ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS ECOP

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
This course provides instruction in the duties and responsibilities of an engine company.
Topics include: positioning of apparatus, use of attack and back-up lines, search and rescue,
and water supply.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA

TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS I TRCO

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
This course will introduce the student to the basic duties of a truck company including hand
and power tool operation, search and rescue, and ventilation. Truck company support to the
engine company is also covered.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA

TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS II ATRC

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: TRCO
This course is designed for the fire fighter to apply and refine his/her knowledge of truck
company operations. Topics include: vehicle placement, forcible entry, search and rescue,
water supply, aerial operation, building construction, fire travel, and ventilation.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA

FARM AND BARN FIRE FIGHTING♣ FAFI

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 002090 1 hour 0/1
This course is designed to deal with fires in barns and other farm structures. Topics discussed
in this course include: water supply, safety, and command. The priority system which governs
fire attack options is also discussed.
Student will need: TOG

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STRUCTURAL FIRE RESCUE ♣ SFR
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 006087 4 hours 4/0
This course will instruct the student in methods of rescue of victims from buildings under fire
conditions. Safe operations will be emphasized during drills under fire conditions.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA

FORCIBLE ENTRY♣ TFE

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 006094 8 hours 0/8
This course will provide the fire fighter with a better understanding of building construction.
Also covered are opening techniques and the use of tools for safe and quick access to a
structure.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA

VENTILATION PRACTICES TRVP

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to safely and efficiently
perform ventilation in various situations. The course will build on the basic ventilation
concepts learned in the Essentials I course. Topics include: building construction, air
movement, tools and their use, natural and forced ventilation, and negative and positive
pressure ventilation.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA

HIGH RISE FIRE FIGHTING♣ HIRI

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ECOP, TRCO, NICS-FS
CE # 000591 1 hour 0/1
This course, designed for experienced fire personnel, will provide instruction in fighting fires in
high rise buildings. The special problems encountered by the fire fighter in this type of fire are
also discussed. Safe operations and the use of a tactical checklist are stressed.

STORE, MALL, MERCANTILE FIRE FIGHTING MIFI

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ECOP, TRCO, and NICS-FS
This course provides instruction in the building construction of stores, malls, and mercantile
buildings. Fire fighting operations in stores and malls, and support operations for fire
protection systems are also presented. Tours to mercantile structures are generally included.

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 Hazardous Materials
FLAMMABLE LIQUID FIRE FIGHTING FLBU
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF and HAZ MAT OPS
This course provides instruction to the students about fires involving various liquids with
emphasis on hydrocarbon fuels. Methods to extinguish fires are discussed and then practiced
during live fire exercises.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA NOTE: Availability is limited due to the need for an
adequate live-burn facility to meet course requirements; check with PSFA for details.

FOAM FIRE FIGHTING BASIC NFFB

7 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
This course, developed by National Foam, introduces the fire fighting first responder to basic
information on the use of foam as a flammable liquid fire suppression agent.
Student will need: TOG

FOAM FIRE FIGHTING TECHNICIAN NFFT

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
This course, developed by National Foam, is designed for the student whose duties require a
more extensive knowledge of foam and its properties than that offered by the shorter Foam Fire
Fighting Basic (NFFB). They will receive the information on correctly select the proper foam
concentrate based on the hazard, foam terminology, application rates and techniques,
proportioning equipment, discharge devices, and troubleshooting.
Students will need: TOG

LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM/NATURAL GAS EMERGENCIES LPGE

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
This course is intended to cover the properties and characteristics of fire and leak emergencies
involving L.P.G. and L.N.G. Practical exercises provide instruction in controlling live fires

PROPANE GAS PRACTICAL EXERCISES PPPE

8 HOURS PREREQUISITES: ELIF AND PPEO OR PPET
This course is designed for the student who is competent in basic fire fighting skills such as
hose line handling and SCBA, and who has a fundamental knowledge of propane/LNG and
LNG container behavior under emergency conditions. It permits the material learned in the
prerequisite SFA Local Level Course Propane Emergencies Operations (PPEO) or Propane
Emergencies Technician to be applied to live-fire LNG scenarios using a variety of props.
Students will need: TOG and SCBA

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 Rescue
AIRPORT ANNUAL BURN♣ AAB
8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ARFF
CE # 000579 1.5 hours 0/1.5
Designed for experienced ARFF fire fighters, this course will consist of a brief review of ARFF
and safety procedures, followed by attacks on a variety of aircraft fire scenarios. The course
meets the FAA Part 139 annual live-fire training requirement for fire fighters at certificated
airports.
Students will need: TOG and SCBA NOTE: Availability is limited due to the need for an
adequate live-burn facility to meet course requirements; check with PSFA for details.

AIRCRAFT CRASH RESCUE - SHORT COURSE♣ ACFR

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 006071 6.5 hours 0/6.5
This course provides instruction in extinguishing and controlling fires, rescue and evacuation
techniques, and dealing with emergency situations resulting from an aircraft crash. This
course is especially aimed at ‘off-airfield’ municipal or volunteer fire fighters who have airports
within their jurisdiction.
Students will need: TOG, SCBA

AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING, FAA CURRICULUM♣ ARFF

40 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 006072 6 hours 1/5
This course is designed to meet FAA requirements for airport rescue and fire fighting personnel
employed or used at Part 139-certificated airports. Topics include airport familiarization,
aircraft structure, tools for aircraft emergencies, search and rescue methods and a live burn
session. It is instructed to the standard FAA curriculum.
Students will need: TOG, SCBA NOTE: Availability is limited due to the need for an
adequate live-burn facility to meet course requirements; check with PSFA for details.

FIRE FIGHTER SURVIVAL♣ SURV

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 000598 2.5 hours 0/2.5
This is a comprehensive program dealing with the knowledge and skill needed to effect rescue
as a member of a Rapid Intervention Team. The course also demonstrates ‘last-ditch’ self-
rescue techniques (some of which are not seen in the books). These emergency procedures,
though involving some risk themselves, are designed to be useable when the only other
alternative is to die. Emphasis will be placed on search techniques, communications,
accountability, and self-rescue procedures. This course is best suited to students who, in
addition to the prerequisite training, have at least a ‘ground-floor’ level of on-the-street
practical firefighting experience.
Students will need: TOG; SCBA with spare cylinder; PASS device

VEHICLE FIRES AND OTHER EMERGENCIES♣ VFOE

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 006065 4 hours 0/4
This course will inform students of the hazards encountered at these common emergencies.
Emphasis is placed on changes in vehicle design that have an effect on the way vehicle fires
must be handled to insure safety of responders and the public. Proper strategy and tactics are
covered, and hands-on experience allows application of these in a ‘real life’ context.
Students will need: TOG, SCBA, eye protection

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 Industrial
INDUSTRIAL FIRE BRIGADE COMPREHENSIVE IFBC
24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
The industrial fire brigade member is instructed in the skills necessary to function as a
member of an interior structural fire brigade as defined by OSHA's Fire Brigade Regulations.
Topics include: hose line advancement, extinguisher selection and use, respiratory protection,
personal protective equipment, and salvage practices. Practical application of these skills in a
"hands-on" manner is provided.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA

INDUSTRIAL FIRE BRIGADE EXTENDED IFBX

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course provides instruction in a more detailed format of the knowledge and skills required
of members of incipient fire brigades as defined by OSHA.
Student will need: TOG

Wildland
BASIC WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER /PA-130 WFBB
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
The course emphasizes safety, basic skills and teamwork in preparing individual wildland
firefighters to work together as an effective firefighting unit.

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 NON-SUPPRESSION COURSES

Structural
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: NON-COMBUSTIBLE AND FIRE RESISTIVE (NFA) BCN
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFS
This course is designed to improve the student's ability to assess building stability by
discussing different types and styles of construction and materials used.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: WOOD AND ORDINARY (NFA) BCP

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFS
This course provides the student with information on how the construction type, alterations,
design and materials influence a buildings reaction to fire. The student will assess building
stability and resistance to fire, locate hazards and determine likely paths of fire extension.

FIRE ATTACK IN SPRINKLERED PROPERTIES FMSP

4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course provides instruction in the basic types of sprinkler systems, major components
and operations of each type of system. Specific fire department functions to assist a sprinkler
system will be discussed. Also included is a discussion of special situations and
considerations that must be made when operating at sprinklered properties.

Hazardous Materials

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS LLEVEL 472♣ HMA

4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE #002001 4 hours 0/4
This course will provide instruction in the basic skills of identifying hazardous materials
problems in a community, recognize hazardous materials presence, identify hazardous
materials and the associated hazard characteristics.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS REFRESHER LEVEL 472♣ HMAR

1.5 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HMA
CE # 002084 2 hours 1.75/.25
This course will provide the student with a basic review of skills needed to identify hazardous
materials problems, recognize the presence of hazardous materials, and identify hazardous
materials and their associated dangers. This course will meet the requirements for annual
review under NFPA 472.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS LEVEL 472♣ HMO

24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: Able to read & write at 8th grade level
CE # 002011 24 hours 12/12
This course is designed to prepare the student to respond to hazardous materials incidents at
the Operational Level in accordance to NFPA 472.

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS LEVEL REFRESHER 472♣ HMOR
5.5 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HMO or IAFF or HMDP or Ops cert
CE # 002012 6 hours 2/4
This course will provide the student with a review of the skills necessary to operate at the
"Operations Level" at a hazardous materials incident. This course will meet the requirements
for annual refresher training per NFPA 472.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FOR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (NFA)♣ HMBLS

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: RIHM
CE # 002085 11 hours 3/8
This National Fire Academy “hand-off” course provides training in the applicable knowledge-
based competencies of the OSHA Haz-Mat First Responder Operations level for EMTs and
others responsible for providing emergency medical care at the scene of a hazardous materials
incident.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: DEFENSIVE PRACTICES♣ HMDP

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: IAFF or HISI or HM Ops Trg or HM Ops Cert
CE # 002096 4 hours 0/4
This course is designed to improve safety and effectiveness of response actions to hazardous
materials emergencies. Topics covered include: basic knowledge of planning, incident response
management processes, and defensive strategies and tactics and their actual application
during emergency operations.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA and 3/4 length boots/hip waders

DECOMINATION PRACTICES DCON

8 HOURS PREREQUISITES: Haz-mat First Responder Operations level certification or
training per NFPA 472 and/or 29CFR1910.120[q] and a good working knowledge of personal
protective equipment (PPE).
Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall be able to identify and
demonstrate proper levels of PPE as they relate to Decon. They will also be able to identify and
demonstrate proper Decontamination procedures in various scenarios. This is a hands on
program developing proficiencies when working with hazardous material and WMD
emergencies to assist Hazardous Materials Teams and Strike Teams at the Operations level.
This will be done with drills in setting up zones, identifying material and its properties, and
identifying levels of protective clothing necessary. Drills in proper types of decontamination will
be included. This will be achieved using as many items commonly available or easily accessibly
to fire personnel and Hazardous Materials Teams. Students will need: TOG and SCBA

BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES ♣ BIDA

4.5 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 003030 4 hours 0/4
Any emergency responder, regardless of their location or branch of service, may be exposed to
blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases (such as Hepatitis C or HIV) in the course of
their duties. In addition, the role of responders as “America’s Domestic Defenders”, places them
at risk to exposure as a consequence of a WMD terrorist incident. This course provides basic
information on the diseases themselves and routes of exposure as well as precautions needed
to minimize or eliminate risk and regulatory requirements.

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BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN, INFECTIOUS DISEASE, AND BIOLOGICAL AGENT REVIEW♣
BPIDBR
6 HOURS PREREQUISITE: Initial blood borne pathogens introduction training
CE # 003046 6 hours 2/4
This course reviews infection control and biological human disease recognition and prevention
practices for emergency and non-emergency public service agencies. There is a variety of
situations that public servants are called upon, including domestic violence/terrorism,
hazardous materials/waste, and even routine structural fires and vehicle rescues that can and
do have the potential for infecting the responder.

INFECTION CONTROL FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL - THE SUPERVISOR’S

ROLE (NFA) ♣ ICERP
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 003014 16 hours 0/16
Anyone in emergency services can and will (sooner or later) be exposed to communicable
disease in the performance of their duties. This course is targeted at officers and other
supervisors of emergency response personnel. The course stresses protection of the individual
and the station/department from the full range of communicable diseases spread through
occupational exposure; course objectives are in line with applicable federal regulations and
consensus standards.

CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR RESPONSES♣ CORE

3 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 002086 1.5 hours .5/1
This course prepares students to effectively and safely respond to these common emergencies.
Covered are the hazards of carbon monoxide, typical carbon monoxide sources in residential
occupancies, carbon monoxide detector design, fire service monitoring equipment, and
suggested response and investigation procedures

COMMUNITY AND WORKER RIGHT-TO-KNOW♣ RTKN

4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 002087 1.5 hours 0/1.5
This course provides an overview of the Pennsylvania Community and Worker Right-to-Know
Act as it applies to public sector employees. It emphasizes the use and importance of labeling,
and understanding the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). The course identifies the role,
responsibilities, and functions of the employee.

ELECTRICAL EMERGENCIES♣ ELFS

3 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 006076 1.5 hours 0/1.5
This course provides instruction on how to deal with emergencies involving "live" electrical
wires and/or equipment

PROPANE EMERGENCIES AWARENESS♣ PPEA

4.5 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG or RIHM or HMAR or HM Aware Cert
CE # 002103 1 0/1
This program has been designed for emergency response personnel (law enforcement, EMS,
emergency management, entry-level fire service personnel, public works and transportation
employees) whose duties meet the OSHA definition of the Awareness level of hazardous
materials response. Students will learn about the basic properties and hazards of propane and
liquefied petroleum gases, and will be able to take appropriate actions consistent with the
limitations of the Awareness level to protect lives and property during propane incidents.

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PROPANE EMERGENCIES OPERATIONS♣ PPEO
8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF or EBM and IAFF or HISI or HMOR or HM Ops Cert
CE # 002121 1 0/1
This program has been designed for fire fighters and related emergency response personnel
whose duties meet the OSHA definition of the Operations level of hazardous materials
response. Students will learn about the basic properties and hazards of propane and liquefied
petroleum gases, containment vessel characteristics, and control strategies for the more
common types of propane emergencies (consistent with the limitations of the Operations level).

PROPANE EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN♣ PPPT

24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG or IAFF or HISI or HMOR or HM Ops Cert
CE # 002122 1 0/1
This program has been designed for fire fighters and related emergency response personnel
whose duties meet the OSHA definition of the Operations level of hazardous materials
response, but whose response area includes more complex propane problems such as large-
capacity fixed storage or bulk filling facilities. Students will learn about the basic properties
and hazards of propane and liquefied petroleum gases, containment vessel characteristics, and
control strategies for the more complex as well as more common types of propane emergencies.

PROPANE GAS PRACTICAL EXERCISES PPPE

8 HOURS PREREQUISITES: PPEO OR PPET
This course is designed for the student who is competent in basic fire fighting skills such as
hose line handling and SCBA, and who has a fundamental knowledge of propane/LNG and
LNG container behavior under emergency conditions. It permits the material learned in the
prerequisite SFA Local Level Course Propane Emergencies Operations (PPEO) or Propane
Emergencies Technician to be applied to live-fire LNG scenarios using a variety of props.
Students will need: TOG and SCBA

Rescue
BASIC VEHICLE RESCUE AWARENESS♣ BVRA
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE Must be at least 16 y.o.
CE # 006091 10 hours 2/8
This is the first of a three course series, jointly sponsored by the Academy and the Department
of Health EMS Office. Successful completion of all three modules within eighteen months will
earn the student joint SFA/DOH certification as a Vehicle Rescue Technician. The
Pennsylvania Vehicle Rescue Training Curriculum places emphasis upon the development of
knowledge and skills to be used by rescue personnel to achieve a safe and efficient vehicle
rescue operation. While not teaching patient care, i.e. medical treatment, this program will
provide those rescue personnel with no formal medical training with a strong orientation to
patient related rescue. Upon the completion of this course the student will have an
understanding of vehicle rescue, hazards of vehicle rescue operations, ICS phases of vehicle
rescue. The student will also have a understanding of vehicle technology and design. This
course is intended for personnel who need to have an awareness of vehicle rescue operations
and how to assist a rescue company at a rescue scene.
Students will need: TOG and eye protection

BASIC VEHICLE RESCUE OPERATIONS♣ BVRO

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: BVRA
CE # 006092 11 hours 2/9
This is the second of a three course series, jointly sponsored by the Academy and the
Department of Health EMS Office. Successful completion of all three modules within eighteen
months will earn the student joint SFA/DOH certification as a Vehicle Rescue Technician. The
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knowledge and skills to be used by rescue personnel to achieve a safe and efficient vehicle
rescue operation. While not teaching patient care, i.e. medical treatment, this program will
provide those rescue personnel with no formal medical training with a strong orientation to
patient related rescue. This course is intended for personnel who have already taken the BVR
Awareness course in the past. This course teaches the student the use of hand tools in vehicle
rescue operations and how to access and package the patient at the accident scene. Post
rescue operations are also discussed.
Students will need: TOG and eye protection

BASIC VEHICLE RESCUE TECHNICIAN♣ BVRT

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: BVRO
CE # 006093 11 hours 2/9
This is the second of a three course series, jointly sponsored by the Academy and the
Department of Health EMS Office. Successful completion of all three modules within eighteen
months will earn the student joint SFA/DOH certification as a Vehicle Rescue Technician.
The Pennsylvania Vehicle Rescue Training Curriculum places emphasis upon the development
of knowledge and skills to be used by rescue personnel to achieve a safe and efficient vehicle
rescue operation. While not teaching patient care, i.e. medical treatment, this program will
provide those rescue personnel with no formal medical training with a strong orientation to
patient related rescue. This course is intended for personnel who have already completed BVR
Awareness and BVR Operations courses in the past. This course gives the student the
knowledge of power tool usage and disentanglement techniques.
Students will need: TOG and eye protection

BASIC VEHICLE RESCUE – 48 HOUR SCHEDULING OPTION♣ BVRC

48 HOURS PREREQUISITE: BVRO
CE # 006090 28 hours 4/24
This course, jointly sponsored by the Academy and the Department of Health EMS Office, offers
an “all at once” scheduling option for the Pennsylvania Vehicle Rescue curriculum. Successful
completion of this course will earn the student joint SFA/DOH certification as a Vehicle Rescue
Technician. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Rescue Training Curriculum places emphasis upon the
development of knowledge and skills to be used by rescue personnel to achieve a safe and
efficient vehicle rescue operation. This course, like its three-module scheduling option,
contains all materials necessary to meet the needs of fire, rescue and ambulance services
currently providing for vehicle rescue operations on our highways. While not teaching patient
care, i.e. medical treatment, this program will provide those rescue personnel with no formal
medical training with a strong orientation to patient related rescue.
Students will need: TOG and eye protection

BUS RESCUE♣ BRES

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: BVRO
CE # 006074 11 hours 3/8
This course provides instruction in handling accidents and/or fires involving various types of
buses. Safe procedures for rescue of victims from bus vehicles are emphasized.
Student will need: TOG

CAVE RESCUE♣ CARE

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
CE # 006075 8.5 hours 6.5/2
This course provides the student with instruction in the basics of cave structure, proper
techniques for rescue operations in caves, and safety considerations for rescue operations.
Student will need: List supplied to enrollees upon enrollment

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CONFINED SPACE RESCUE♣ CSR
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: REPA and RORA
CE # 006076 7.5 hours 6.5/1
Students will learn a plan of operation, tools, manpower and manipulation skills required to
perform safe removal of victims from limited space confinement. Emphasis is placed on safety
and the psychological effects of confined space rescue. Students will participate in team rescue
scenarios.
Student will need: List will be supplied to students upon enrollment

BASIC RIGGING FOR ROPE RESCUE♣ ROBR

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS or IST
CE # 006073 2 hours 2/0
This course is designed for personnel whose duties require training in basic rope rescue
knowledge’s and skills, but not in rappelling. Students are introduced to rope construction,
rope characteristics, rope hardware and various knots and hitches. They will participate in
patient packaging and stokes litter handling exercises, and will be trained in practical haul
systems and their uses.
Students will need: List supplied to enrollees upon enrollment

ROPE/HIGH ANGLE RESCUE I♣ RORE

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG
CE # 006038 10 hours 1.5/8.5
This course provides an introduction to rope, basic rope construction, knots, safe rappelling
techniques, and basic haul systems construction.
Student will need: List will be supplied to students upon enrollment

ROPE HIGH ANGLE RESCUE II♣ RORA

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: RORE
CE # 006083 7 hours 3.5/3.5
This course provides the student with an in depth and hands-on experience with rope and
rappelling. Current equipment, skills and knowledge will be developed to effectively and safely
perform vertical rescues. The course builds on the skills and knowledge developed in Rope
High Angle Rescue.
Student will need: TOG and List supplied upon enrollment

STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE OPERATIONS LEVEL I♣ SCOA

3.5 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
CE # 006085 1 hour 0/1
This course will familiarize students with operations at the scene of a structural collapse. It
prepares them to function effectively during the first stages of such an emergency, and, if
necessary, effectively integrate with a specialized Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team’s
activities. Situation assessment, locating and using available resources and personnel safety
are stressed.

STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE OPERATIONS LEVEL II ♣ SCOF

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: CSR or BCP or BCN; and SCOA
CE # 006086 2.5 hours 2.5/0
This course gives rescue personnel the knowledge and skill to operate effectively at incidents
involving the collapse of light frame and heavy wall structures. the course contains
considerable hands-on instruction in situation assessment, emergency shoring and
stabilization, breaching building materials and patient packaging and extrication.
Student will need: WC; head, hand, eye, ear, and foot protection

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TRENCH RESCUE♣ TRRE
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
CE # 006088 5.5 hours 2/3.5
This course will introduce the student to the knowledge’s and skills necessary to safely and
effectively perform complex rescue operations in collapsed trench excavations. Course work
will include practical drills and demonstration in simulated trench excavations.
Student will need: List supplied to enrollees at time of enrollment

SILO EMERGENCIES ♣ FRSE

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF or EBM and FAFI and FARR and REPR
and RORE and CSR and ATRC
CE # 006084 3 hours 2.5/0.5
This course is designed to instruct the student on how to deal with problems of fighting fires or
effecting rescues in silos. Emphasis is placed on safety concerns and rescue techniques.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA

RAPID INTERVENTION TEAMS RITC

2 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This program will prepare fire department personnel for implementation of a stand-by rescue
team at structure fires and certain other especially hazardous incidents. The course content
relies heavily on the successful experiences of departments which have implemented and
utilized the concept.

GENERAL FIRE SERVICE RESCUE ♣ FRES

30 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF or EBM
CE # 006078 6 hours 6/0
This course provides an overview of the various types of rescue the fire service might be called
upon to perform. Students practice techniques for rescue with SCBA, ladders, ropes, and
other equipment. An introduction to vehicle rescue is included.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA

Fire Investigation
ARSON AWARENESS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL♣ AAEP
4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
CE# 000580 .5 hours 0/.5
This course is appropriate for all emergency responders who might arrive first on the scene of a
fire. It consists of material extracted from the longer NFA course Arson Detection for the First
Responder and is designed to give essential basic information to responders whose duties do
not require the longer NFA course, or whose time schedules will not permit attending the
longer course at this time. It will prepare these responders to make observations and take
actions that will help fire investigators determine cause and origin of fires and, where
applicable, investigate and successfully prosecute cases of arson.

ARSON DETECTION FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER (NFA) ♣ ADFR

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
CE # 000581 2 hours 0/2
This course covers topics which fire fighting personnel must be familiar with in order to
facilitate cause and origin determination and possible subsequent investigation of intentionally
set fires.

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FIRE ARSON INVESTIGATION ARIN
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ADFR and 5 yrs as FD Chief, LO, Inv
This course will teach fire personnel to read fire patterns, cause, and origin, using actual burn
sites. Identification will be practiced on different fire causes in buildings and in vehicles.
Excellent for experienced fire officers and investigators.
Student will need: TOG

FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATION - ELECTRICAL I OVERVIEW AREO

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ADFR or ARIN
This course will expand and build upon the knowledge’s gained in the prerequisite courses to
create an in-depth understanding of electrical behavior and its role in the ability to cause fire.

Apparatus
AERIAL APPARATUS PRACTICES AELA
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course provides instruction in basic operating principles and procedures of aerial
apparatus. The type of apparatus available, their advantages and disadvantages, and their
operability will be discussed. Proper placement and safety issues will be stressed.
Students will need: TOG

AERIAL APPARATUS PRACTICES EXTENDED AELX

24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course provides a more in depth exposure to the operating principles and procedures for
aerial devices through hands-on exercises. The course also includes maintenance and testing
requirements for aerial apparatus.
Students will need: TOG

NEW AERIAL APPARATUS FAMILIARIZATION NAEP

8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: AELA or AELX
This course will acquaint the student with design features, safety requirements, and
operational procedures for specific aerial devices. Service and maintenance information as well
as practical experience are provided. This course is generally provided where there is a need to
expose experienced operators to the characteristics of an apparatus new to their department

EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM♣ EVOC

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
CE # 000503 16 hours 0/16
This course, developed by Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services, provides instruction in
techniques of driving emergency vehicles under all conditions. Students will learn the
importance of vehicle dynamics, driver selection, condition and preparation on safe vehicle
operations. The course includes practice on a driving course laid out to simulate various
driving conditions. Also included is a section on service and preventive maintenance.

DYNAMICS OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE RESPONSE♣ EVRD

4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: EVOC
CE # 000601 4 HOURS 0/4
This course is designed as a supplement to and refresher for the prerequisite course Emergency
Vehicle Operators Course. It reviews some basic principles of safe vehicle operation and
introduces the concept of space and speed management in operation of any vehicle.

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HIGHWAY INCIDENT SCENE SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT♣ HSTC
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
CE # 000611 8.5 hours 0/8.5
The primary target audiences for this course are fire officers, firefighters, Fire Police, rescue,
EMS and law enforcement personnel who command, respond to or work at highway incidents.
Students will learn how to adapt the same safety and traffic control principles used to establish
work zones in the highway construction and maintenance industries. They will be shown ways
of applying these principles, using limited equipment and staffing, to enhance safety at
emergency incidents on streets and highways. Topics covered include scene assessment, risk
management, regulatory issues of temporary traffic control, necessary equipment, flagging, and
personnel safety procedures. Practical exercises are included that let students apply what they
have learned to “real world” incident scenarios.

PUMP OPERATIONS I PUOP

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG
This course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump construction and
theory as well as operating techniques in this course. 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. Student will need: TOG

PUMP OPERATIONS II PUOA

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: PUOP
This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating fire pumps.
Topics covered include: friction loss, relay pumping, master and elevated master streams.
Student will need: TOG

LARGE DIAMETER HOSE LDHO

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course introduces the student to large diameter hoses and shows the methods for using
L.D.H. Basic water movement requirements, loading techniques and appliances needed are
discussed and demonstrated.
Student will need: TOG

RURAL FIREGROUND WATER MOVEMENT RFWM

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course will provide the student with instruction in the basic concepts of rural water
movement in support of fire ground operations. Topics covered include: drafting, use of
portable pumps, tanker fill operations, relay pumping and water flow calculation.
Student will need: TOG

TANKER WATER SUPPLY TAWS

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course will provide instruction in fire department operations with tankers as the main
supply of water. Topics include: water supply sources, tanker construction, tanker shuttle
system, and safe, efficient operations.
Student will need: TOG

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 Fire Police
FIRE POLICE FIPO
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course provides an introduction to fire police procedures for fire police on duty. Topics
include: traffic and crowd control, the Special Fire Police Act of Pennsylvania, vehicle code,
crime code, professionalism and handcuffing

ADVANCED FIRE POLICE FIPA

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: FIPO
This course reviews topics from Fire Police (FIPO) and deals with leadership, training officer
responsibilities, report writing, court testimony and public relations

COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR FIRE POLICE CPFP

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: FIPO
This course provides instruction on how to deal with spoken and body language, and implied
communications techniques. Topics covered include: psychology of communications and
feedback, dispatching and equipment, news media, and personal conduct in fund raising.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR FIRE POLICE ERFP

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: FIPO
This course will provide the student with the knowledge to respond with a fire department to
emergencies. The course will build on the knowledge in Basic Fire Police. Topics include:
traffic control at emergencies, maintaining equipment, access routes, crowd control, and
security of the emergency site.

LEGAL CONCEPTS FOR FIRE POLICE LCFP

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: FIPO
This course consists of an in-depth study of the laws involving fire police and their municipal
authority and fire department. Subjects include: laws, misconceptions, liability, indirect
liability, lawsuits, training, arrests, citations, insurance, courtroom procedures, vehicle codes
and regulations, and the crimes code.

FIRE POLICE IN NON-EMERGENCY OPERATIONS NEFP

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: FIPO
The course will provide the student with information to help them perform police services in
the community in non-emergency activities. Topics to be discussed include: professionalism,
proper attire, grooming, traffic control at funerals, and policing at other community events.

Industrial
EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND EXTINGUISHER TRAINING ISET
3 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course provides the employee with information concerning safety in the workplace. It also
provides the student with hands-on training in the use of portable fire extinguishers.
Students will need: appropriate long-sleeve clothing, gloves, eye protection

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INDUSTRIAL FIRE BRIGADE TRAINING, BASIC IFBB
8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
The audience for this course are those persons who have been assigned fire safety duties by
their employer up to and including those specified for Incipient Fire Brigades by OSHA's Fire
Brigade Regulations. Emphasis is placed on procedures that can be safely followed using
extinguishers and other first aid fire fighting equipment.
Student will need: WC

Management/Command/Instructor Development
AUTOMATIC DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AUTO
8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course will provide the student with information on the use and importance of automatic
detection systems used in conjunction with automatic suppression systems. Suppression
systems discussed include: dry chemical, halon, carbon dioxide, and foam

BLUEPRINT READING AND PLANS REVIEW CEPR

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course provides instruction in basic skills for blueprint review and analysis for
determining the adequacy of submitted plans in meeting fire prevention and life safety codes.
Included are hands-on exercises and a site visit. Excellent for plans review officials, fire
marshals, inspectors and fire officers.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: NON-COMBUSTIBLE AND FIRE RESISTIVE (NFA) BCN

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course is designed to improve the student's ability to assess building stability by
discussing different types and styles of construction and materials used.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: WOOD AND ORDINARY (NFA) BCP

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course provides the student with information on how the construction type, alterations,
design and materials influence a buildings reaction to fire. The student will assess building
stability and resistance to fire, locate hazards and determine likely paths of fire extension.

CONDUCTING BASIC FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTIONS (NFA) CBPI

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course covers the fire prevention codes and methods for enforcement within a community.

EDUCATIONAL METHODOLOGY FOR FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS EMLL

40 HOURS PREREQUISITE: 5 yrs service
This course will provide instruction in adult learning, teaching techniques, preparation of
instruction objectives and formation of lesson plans to meet those objectives. Various formats
of audio-visuals will be demonstrated. Each student will prepare and deliver at least one micro
teaching session on a fire related topic. The course includes the opportunity to successfully
certify as a Fire Service Instructor 1 under NFPA # 1041. This course will also fulfill the
educational methodology requirement for those seeking to eventually become a State Fire
Academy local Level Instructor.

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ELECTRICAL EMERGENCIES ELFS
3 HOURS PREREQUISTE: NONE
This course consists of a presentation of electrical hazards, distribution systems, power plants
and related electrical equipment. A review of fire fighting practices around energized
equipment, as well as do's and don'ts in dealing with electricity

FIREFIGHTER LINE OF DUTY DEATH AND INJURY WHY? LODD

8 HOURS PREREQUISITES: NONE
The goal of this program is to reduce firefighter line of duty deaths. This course is designed to
be presented to fire service supervisory, managerial and policy making/influencing personnel.
Topics discussed are; impacts of Line of Duty Death (LODD), analyzing LODD’s for relative
factors, define contributing factors as well as fitness and wellness. Sources of information and
resources are also identified.

HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER (NFA)♣ HSO

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: INFO or 5 YEARS AS A LINE OFFICER
CE # 000590 3 hours 0/3
The target audience of this course is any individual who has an active involvement in planning,
organizing, implementing, or monitoring a department-level occupational health and safety
program within their fire service organization. Such topics as risk analysis, wellness, program
management, and other occupational safety issues are covered in depth.

HIGH - RISE FIRE FIGHTING♣ HIRI

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF or EBM and ECOP and TRCO
CE # 000591 1 hour 0/1
This course, designed for experienced fire personnel, will provide instruction in fighting fires in
high rise buildings. The special problems encountered by the fire fighter in this type of fire are
also discussed. Safe operations and the use of a tactical checklist are stressed.

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (NFA) ICSEMS

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NFA ICS SELF-STUDY COURSE or basic familiarity with
the ICS ♣
CE # 000531 16 hours 0/16
This National Fire Academy “hand-off’ course presents the Incident Command System common
to all emergency response organizations from the perspective of emergency medical services
responders.

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR HIGH-RISE OPERATIONS ICHO

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NICS–FS or ICS
This course is designed to assist emergency response officers in organizing high-rise incidents by
organizing resources, developing strategies, and managing tactical operations and interagency
coordination, to protect life and minimize damage at high-rise incidents. This course is intended
for fire service officers who have responsibility for managing high-rise incidents.

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ICS ORIENTATION (I-100) (EMI/DHS)♣ ICS 100
4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE# 001641 3.5 hours 0/3.5
This course will discuss the need for a management system during major emergencies and
disasters. The student will learn the five functions of the ICS, the command staff functions,
organizational structure of the ICS, common terminology used in the ICS, responsibilities of
emergency responders, and the facilities used in the ICS. The student will also learn what
Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are and do; as well as, when Unified Command Systems
are used. This course is compatible with the training requirements of the National Incident
Management System (NIMS). It is designed mainly for allied professionals (public works,
transportation agency, etc) and others who might conceivably perform functions at an
emergency incident. This course is compatible with the training requirements of the National
Incident Management System (NIMS).

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM; I-200, SINGLE RESOURCES and INITIAL ACTION INCIDENTS
ICS 200
12 HOURS PREREQUISTE: ICS-100 or Equivalent
CE# applied for
This course will cover the following topics: Leadership and Management, Delegation of
Authority and Management by Objectives, Functional Areas and Positions, Briefings,
Organizational Flexibility and Transfer of Command.

INTERMEDIATE ICS FOR EXPANDING INCIDENTS FOR OPERATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS

ICS 300
24 HOURS PREREQUISTE: NIMS ICS for the Fire Service NFA (NICS-FS), or Incident
Command System NFA (ICS) plus NIMS An Introduction(IS-700), or NIMS ICS for Emergency
Medical Services (NICS-EMS), or Incident Command System for Emergency Medical Services NFA
(ICS/EMS) plus NIMS An Introduction (IS-700), or an equivalent course(s) accredited by the
Emergency Management Institute (EMI), National Fire Academy (NFA), National Wildland
Coordinating Group (NWCG), US Coast Guard (USCG), or the National Park Service (NPS).
CE# applied for 24 hours 11/13
This course is designed to provide overall incident management skills rather than tactical
expertise. The course will cover the implementation of the incident management process on
Type 3 incidents, define a Type 3 incident, and the development of an Incident Action Plan.
Determining capabilities to match Incident complexity will be discussed. When and how to add
appropriate ICS positions to match the complexity of the incident will be explored. The use of
Incident Management Teams will be discussed

ADVANCED ICS FOR COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF, COMPLEX INCIDENTS AND MACS
FOR OPERATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS ICS 400
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents for
Operational First Responders or An equivalent 300 level course accredited by the Emergency
Management Institute (EMI), National Fire Academy (NFA), National Wildland Coordinating
Group (NWCG), US Coast Guard (USCG), or the National Park Service (NPS).
CE# applied for 16 hours 7.5/8.5
This course is designed to provide overall incident management skills rather than tactical
expertise. This course will discuss how major incidents pose special management challenges.
It will explore the circumstances in which an Area Command is established and describe the
circumstances in which multi-agency coordination systems are established. This course is
designed for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an
Area Command or multi-agency coordination system.

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NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)–AN INTRODUCTION (EMI DHS) ♣
4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE IS-700
CE# 001301 3 0/3
This course introduces the student to the National Incident Management System (NIMS); the
need for NIMS, what NIMS is, and NIMS compliance. On February 28, 2003, President Bush
issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive–5 which directed the Secretary of Homeland
Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS). This 4-
hour course will explain what NIMS is and will answer the following questions.
• What is that National Incident Management System?
• Why Do We Need a National Incident System?
• What are the Concepts and Principles of NIMS?
• What are the Components of NIMS?
• What are the NIMS requirements?
• What does our Fire Department need do so we comply?
Although there is no prerequisite, this course is principally designed to bring those already
trained or experienced in the NFA ICS system “up-to-date” with the NIMS concept.

A NATIONAL RESPONSE PLAN (NRP), AN INTRODUCTION IS- 800A

4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE# applied for
This 4-hour course will provide an overview of the National Response Plan and its correlation to
NIMS via lecture and by Instructor led small group exercises and activities to address the
following: 1)Roles and responsibilities of Federal, State, local, and tribal governments, and
private-sector organizations. 2)Coordinating structures in the field and at the regional and
national levels. 3)Field-level organizations and teams that support and manage an incident.
Incident management actions, including notification and assessment, activation, deployment,
and demobilization. 4)Implementation schedule for the National Response Plan and its
supporting protocols.

NIMS INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR THE FIRE SERVICE (NFA/DHS)♣ NICS-FS
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF and IS 700
CE # 001642 9 hours 0/9
This course replaces the National Fire Academy course Incident Command System. NICS-FS
provides instruction in the command skills necessary to effectively use, deploy, implement,
and/or function within a departmental ICS. The course includes guidelines and scenario
practice applying ICS. Resource information for setting up a departmental ICS is also
provided. This course was revised in 2005 to be compatible with the training requirements of
the National Incident Management System (NIMS)

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE OPERATIONS ICSSC

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NICS-FS or NICS-EMS or ICS
This course is designed to assist emergency response officers in responding to structural
collapse incidents by organizing resources, developing strategies, and managing tactical
operations and interagency coordination, to protect life and minimize losses at collapse
incidents. This course is intended for fire command officers.

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INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER (NFA)♣ ISO
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NICS –FS or NICS-EMS or ICS and IAFF or HISI or
HMOR or HM Ops Cert
CE # 000592 5.5 hours 0/5.5
This course focuses on the duties of the person who finds him/her self in the role of the
responding safety officer at the scene of an incident. It is an incident-specific, scene-oriented
course designed to teach what a safety officer on the scene needs to know and be able to do,
using scenarios to convey instructional points. Students should be experienced company
officers, familiar with safety issues, the ICS, Haz-mat management, and applicable NFPA
standards and federal regulations.

INTRODUCTION to UNIFIED COMMAND for MULTI-AGENCY and CATASTROPHIC INCIDENTS

(NFA) IUC-MCI
16 HOURS PREREQUISITES: ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
NIMS ICS for the Fire Service (NICS-FS), or Incident Command System NFA (ICS) plus NIMS
Orientation (IS-700), or Incident Command System for Emergency Medical Services NFA
ICS/EMS), or an equivalent course from any Emergency Response Service organization.
This course is designed to assist emergency response personnel in the understanding of, and
the ability to apply, the Incident Command System (ICS) when multiple agencies are involved at
major and catastrophic incidents, and to provide a better understanding of operations under a
Unified Command (UC).

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR COMPANY OFFICERS (NFA) ITCO

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course provides basic instruction in teaching techniques including the preparation of
instructional objectives and lesson plan format. It will prepare the student to instruct from a
prepared lesson plan per NFPA # 1041 Instructor I.

INTRODUCTION TO FIRE OFFICERSHIP♣ INFO

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 000593 2 hours 0/2
This course, designed for new line officers or as a refresher for experienced ones, will give the
student a basic overview of fire ground officer responsibilities, personnel issues, fire ground
operations, and the development of a sound and effective administrative and fire ground
organizational structure.

INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE MANAGEMENT (NFA)♣

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS IVESM
CE # 000594 2 hours 0/2
In most volunteer emergency service organizations, anyone can find themselves in a
management or leadership position as a line officer, administrative officer, or committee
chairperson at any time. This course is a ‘no-nonsense’, down-to-earth approach to the basics
of management, leadership, communications, and motivation of volunteer emergency service
organizations of all types, including fire, EMS, EMA, fire police, search & rescue, and others.

LEADERSHIP I: STRATEGIES FOR COMPANY SUCCESS (NFA) LSI

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
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 organizations. This course is targeted at any line or administrative officer who
must make decisions, solve problems, or conduct meetings as part of his/her duties.

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LEADERSHIP II: STRATEGIES FOR PERSONAL SUCCESS (NFA) LSII
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
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 organizations. This course is targeted at company level junior line officers
(lieutenant, captain, etc.) who wish to improve basic leadership skills in such areas as
managing multiple roles, creativity, establishment of a "personal power base" and ethics. It
may also be applicable to those administrative officers of volunteer organizations (president,
secretary/treasurer, etc.) who find that their responsibilities require similar skills.

LEADERSHIP III: STRATEGIES FOR SUPERVISORY SUCCESS (NFA) LSIII

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
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 organizations. This course is targeted at department - level officers (Chief,
Assistant/Deputy Chief) or upwardly - mobile company officers who wish to improve their
leadership skills in the areas of situational leadership, delegating, coaching and discipline. It
may also be applicable to those administrative officers of volunteer organizations (president,
secretary/treasurer, etc.) who find that their responsibilities require similar skills.

LEGAL ASPECTS FOR THE FIRE SERVICE♣ LAFS

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 004523 7 hours 0/7
This course makes the student aware of the various laws pertaining to the fire service in
Pennsylvania and some considerations he/she should deal with. A simulated trial is
conducted during the course.

MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES♣ EMSM

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: 2 yrs EMS
CE # 000595 3 hours 0/3
This course provides students with an overview of issues associated with the development or
upgrading of an existing EMS system through a systematic management approach. Topics
include: resources/constraints to system development, capital and operational costs, and
staffing alternatives.

MANAGING COMPANY TACTICAL OPERATIONS: PREPARATION (NFA) MCTO-P

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF or FF1 Cert
Students are prepared as company officers by developing the skills for successfully and safely
managing company tactical operations. This course is intended to provide a new officer with
skills necessary to participate in the management of company tactical operations, and the
additional courses dealing with tactical operations.

MANAGING COMPANY TACTICAL OPERATIONS: DECISION MAKING (NFA) MCTO-D

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: MCTO-P
The material learned in this course will aid company officers in making initial decisions at
structural fire fighting operations through extensive use of simulations, building on the
knowledge’s obtained in the prerequisite course, MCTO-P.

MANAGING COMPANY TACTICAL OPERATIONS: TACTICS (NFA) MCTO-T

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: MCTO-D
This is the third in a series of courses that develop skills needed to manage company-level
tactical operations. Topics include tactical action models, ventilation, rescue, confinement,
extinguishment, water supply, and other related fire ground issues.

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MANAGING COMPANY TACTICAL OPERATIONS: SIMULATION (NFA) MCTO-S
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: MCTO-T
This is the fourth in this series of courses designed to develop skills needed to manage
company-level tactical operations. Through various scenarios, students employ the knowledge
and skills acquired in the prerequisites in a series of table top exercises.

PUBLIC FIRE EDUCATION PLANNING (NFA) PFEP

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG
This course provides the students with information and the basic concepts necessary for the
successful planning and implementation of fire safety programs. The target audience is those
persons who have the responsibility for public fire education programs in their communities.

PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR THE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES MEDR

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
Students in the course will learn how to project a positive public image of their
organization. Topics include how various print and electronic media work, and how to
get positive public support through a properly organized on-going public relations
strategy. Information on handling the media requirements of emergency incidents is
also included.

RESOURCE ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICER RAO

5 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course is designed to meet the needs of all personnel at an emergency incident. This
program provides the history of accountability and addresses the need for resource
accountability at all emergency incidents. The skills needed to perform the task effectively are
addressed as well as the equipment necessary

RESOURCE ACCOUNTABILTIY RESPONDER RAR

3 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course is designed to meet the needs of all personnel at an emergency incident. This
program provides the history of accountability and addresses the need for resource
accountability at all emergency incidents. The skills needed to perform the task effectively are
addressed as well as the equipment necessary.

STORE, MALL, MERCANTILE FIRE FIGHTING MIFI

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF and TRCO and NICS-FS
This course provides instruction in the building construction of stores, malls, and mercantile
buildings. Fire fighting operations in stores and malls, and support operations for fire
protection systems are also presented. Tours to mercantile structures are generally included.

STREET SURVIVAL FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL♣ SSEP

16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 000752 16 hours 0/16
This course will provide the student with practical and realistic tactics to assure personal
safety when called to an incident scene. Techniques include: approach, assessing danger in
patients and the environment, using self-defense, cover and concealment. This course is
oriented to EMT's, paramedics, EMS First Responders, and their operating environment.
Student will need: TOG

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VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION EVALUATOR DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR FFCE
6 HOURS PREREQUISITE: Certified to the level to be evaluating
This course will provide certified fire fighters with the opportunity to learn and practice correct
techniques for evaluating candidates in Pennsylvania's Voluntary Fire Fighter Certification
Program. Emphasis on attitudes, professionalism and quality testing are stressed.

VOLUNTEER RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT -PROBLEMS AND SOLUTION VFSR

4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
CE # 000596 2 hours 0/2
In this course, students will examine the results of a 1993 conference on these issues
sponsored by the National Fire Academy that involved representatives of numerous volunteer
groups. They will study these results and their implications for the future, share their own
experiences, and begin the process of applying the course content to their own organization’s
situation.

Terrorism
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM:BASIC CONCEPTS (NFA )♣ ERT:BC
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: IAFF or HMOR or HM Ops Cert
CE # 000530 14 hours 0/14
Any area of Pennsylvania, rural, suburban, or urban, is susceptible to an incident involving
terrorist or criminal activity. This course is intended to provide students with a general
understanding and recognition of terrorism, defensive considerations (biological, chemical,
nuclear, incendiary, or explosive) as well as command & control issues associated with
criminal incidents

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS –

COMPANY OFFICER (NFA )♣ ERT:TC:CO
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG and ERT:BC or ERT:SS or TODP
CE # 002088 7 hours 0/7
This course is designed for the first on-the-scene supervisor (Company Officer). Students will
be able to identify outward warning signs or indicators of terrorism, anticipate unusual
response circumstances, assess information and take corrective actions, and determine
strategies for surviving these hazardous conditions. Students will be expected to apply their
knowledge about response to identify and preserve evidence, manage site safety, document the
event, and debrief personnel.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS-

EMS (NFA)♣ ERT:TC:EMS
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG and ERT:BC or ERT:SS or TODP
CE # 001786 14 hours 7/7
This course was designed for the first on-the-scene responding EMS personnel with the
responsibility to render patient care to victims of terrorist incidents. Secondarily, this two-day
course was designed to cover the needs of response personnel, who would be career, and
volunteer fire fighters, EMS industrial contractors, allied health personnel or members of the
military or other government agencies.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS-
HAZ-MAT (NFA )♣ ERT:TC:HM
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG and HM Tech Cert and ERT:BC or ERT:SS or TODP
CE # 002089 7 hours 0/7
This course was designed for the first-on-the-scene career or volunteer hazardous material
technician or persons with Haz Mat responsibilities for developing initial tactical
considerations. The student will be trained in security considerations, identifying signs of
terrorism, anticipating unusual response circumstances, assessing information and taking
corrective actions, and importantly determining strategies for survival. The student will also
apply his/her knowledge about response to Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, and
Explosive (B-NICE) events: identifying and preserving evidence, managing site safety, mitigating
the incident, documenting the event, and debriefing personnel.

Wildland
INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE FIREFIGHTING FOR
OSTRUCTURAL COMPANY OFFICERS (NFA) IWFSCO
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG AND INFO
This course developed by the National Fire Academy (NFA) and the National Wildfire
Coordinating Group (NWCG) will provide a basic understanding of the Wildland and
Wildland/Urban Interface firefighting issues that Structural Company Officers will need to deal
with when assigned to a Wildfire incident. The Structural Company Officer (SCO) will be
arriving at an incident that may be very different from the incidents he/she usually responds
to in their everyday operations. Specific actions and decision making guidance for the
Structural Company Officer to safeguard their personnel and equipment will be taught in this
course.

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 FOR LOCAL LEVEL COURSE APPLICATIONS, QUESTIONS, OR FURTHER
INFORMATION, CONTACT:

PENNSYLVANIA STATE FIRE ACADEMY

1150 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
LEWISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 17044-1979
IN PA: 1 800 459 4096
(717) 248 1115
FAX: (717) 248 3580

Staff with Local Level Program Responsibilities:

NAME TEL. EXTENSION E-mail

Timothy Dunkle 107

SFA Administrator tdunkle@state.pa.us

Gary Fulton 121

Curriculum Specialist gafulton@state.pa.us

Shirley Johns 100

Clerical/Data shjohns@state.pa.us

Robert Bechtel 102

Field Education Specialist-
Eastern Region Hamburg - (800) 372 7362 robbechtel@state.pa.us

Gary Rickenbach 103

Field Education Specialist-
Central Region grickenbac@state.pa.us

William P. Ruth 124

Field Education Specialist-
Western Region Indiana - (800) 972 7362 wruth@state.pa.us

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 PA STATE FIRE ACADEMY LOCAL LEVEL COURSEAPPLICATION
This form must be submitted to an Educational Training agency serving your county
listed on the back of this application. Most institutions require at least 6 weeks lead
time before proposed starting date. Revision of July, 2006

To be completed by organization requesting the course

COURSE TITLE: CODE: HOURS:

STARTING DATE: ENDING DATE:

STARTING TIME: ENDING TIME:

Indicate any other dates/times this course will meet:

Local contact person name & address Telephone; Day-

Telephone; Night-
E-mail-
Fax-

Course location: (include Street, City, State, Zip) COUNTY DOH Con-Ed Registration
Requested (check one)

Yes____ No______

Name and Address of Proposed Instructor: Instructor Contacted: YES:_____ NO:_____

Signature of Requesting/Employing Agency Representative (Chief, Training Officer, President, etc.)

Signature also attests that Fire Department’s insurance carrier provides accident insurance and workmen’s compensation coverage for the participants.

DATE:

PART 2: FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: This block may be used by the Educational Training Agency (or State Fire
Academy) to list information specific to the ETA’s record keeping needs, such as assistant instructors, ETA course
number, etc.

PART 3: TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STATE FIRE ACADEMY:

This attests that the above named instructor is accredited to teach the above named course and that the course is an
accredited Pennsylvania State Fire Academy (PSFA) course. Delivery of training, quality control, and supervision of the
instructor during the conduct of this course are the responsibility of the educational training/employing agency. The SFA
may exercise quality control oversight of both curriculum and instructor for program management purposes.
Date form received: Instructor Accredited: Yes No Comments:
Course Accredited Yes_ No___

Field Education Specialist Signature: Date:

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 EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AGENCIES of the STATE FIRE ACADEMY LOCAL
LEVEL SYSTEM
ALLEGHENY COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY – 700 West Ridge Road, North Park, Allison Park, PA 15101
(412-931-3158) http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/emerserv/fireacad/ – Allegheny county
BERKS COUNTY FIRE TRAINING CENTER – 895 Morgantown Rd. Reading, PA 19607 (610-378-5509)
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/fire/site/default.asp – Berks county
BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Emergency Services Training Center, 1760 South Easton
Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 (215-340-8400) http://www.bucks.edu/publicsafety/ – All 67 counties
**BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – P.O. Box 1203, Butler, PA 16003 – (724-287-8711, ext.
354) http://bc3.cc.pa.us/training/ps.htm – Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie,
Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Venango, Warren and
Washington counties
CAREER TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY 3201 Rockwell Ave. Scranton, PA 18508-
1491 (570-346-8471 ext 135) http://www.ctc.tec.pa.us Lackawanna, Monroe, Susquehanna, Wayne, and
Wyoming counties
CHESTER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES – P.O. Box 2747, West Chester, PA 19380-0990 (610-344-
5000) http://www.chesco.org/emergsrv.html - Chester county.
**COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY – Public Safety Institute, 808 Ridge Avenue V103,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 – (412-237-2500) http://www.ccac.edu/default.aspx?id=145766 – Allegheny,
Lawrence and Washington counties
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BEAVER COUNTY – One Campus Drive, Monaca, PA 15061-2588 (724-728-
7599) http://www.ccbc.edu/home.jsp – Beaver county. Upon request: Lawrence and Washington
counties
DELAWARE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING CENTER – 1600 Calcon Hook Road, Sharon
Hill, PA 19079 – (610-237-8630) http://www.delcoestc.org/ – Delaware county
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Shumaker Public Safety Center, 1 HACC
Drive,Harrisburg, PA 17110-2999 – (717-780-2607) http://www.hacc.edu/programs/psc/psc.htm – All
67 counties
LEHIGH-CARBON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – 4525 Educational Park Drive, Schnecksville, PA
18078 (610-799-1581) http://www.lccc.edu/default.aspx?pageid=575 – All 67 counties
LUZERNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE- 1333 South Prospect St. Nanticoke, PA 18634 (1 800 377
5222) http://www.luzerne.edu/publicsafety/ - All 67 Counties
MERCYHURST COLLEGE PUBLIC SAFETY INSTITUTE- 501 East 38th St., Erie, Pa 16546 (814) 824-
2182 jvilla@mercyhurst.edu – Erie County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – P.O. Box 400, Blue Bell, PA 19422 (610-619-7426)
http://www.mc3.edu/aa/conted/conted.htm - Lancaster and Montgomery counties
MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY – 1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428 (610-
278-3500) http://www.montcopa.org/eoc/Fire_Academy/MCFAHome.htm – Montgomery county
NORTHAMPTON AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE – 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017(610-
861-5467) http://www.northampton.edu/Academics/Departments/est/default.htm – All 67 counties
READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE – P.O. Box 1706, Reading, PA 19603 (610-607-6220) -
http://www.racc.edu/ConEd/Occupational_Programs.aspx All 67 counties
WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Public Safety Training Center , 65 Public Safety
Drive Smithton, PA 15479 (724) 872-2447 http://www.wccc-pa.edu/ncred/pstrainctr.htm – Fayette,
Greene, Indiana, Washington and Westmoreland counties
**Will consider requests for counties other than those listed on a case-by-case basis. Call the number
listed for further details.

COURSES CONDUCTED INDEPENDENTLY OF AN EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AGENCY/FIRE SCHOOL

OR SPONSORED BY A LOCAL JURISDICTION MUST SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
PA STATE FIRE ACADEMY, 1150 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, LEWISTOWN, PA 17044-1979
1-800-459-4096 – 717-248-1115 – FAX 717-248-3580

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