Emergency Courses
Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-09-08 Managing Company Tactical Operations-Prep NFA 727316 Matthew LeTourneau 09-08-2010; 1830-2230 hours
09-11-2010; 0800-1600 hours
09-15-2010; 1830-2230 hours		 $50
16 HOURS
PREREQUISITE: ELIF or FF1 Certificate
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-09-09 EMT-B NATIONAL STANDARD REFRESHER 346615 Wenrich 09-09-2010; 1800-2230 hours (off-site)
09-10-2010; 1800-2230 hours (off-site)
09-11-2010; 0800-1600 hours (Training Ctr)		 $150.00
This course is being conducted by ICE - In Case of Emergency. To register call: 484-315-8120 or visit www.ICEEMS.com.

This course is designed to provide the EMT-Basic with the necessary 24 hours of continuing education needed for state recertification and renewal. This course meets the criteria for the NREMT "24-hour Refresher" course requirement. If you have individual Con-Ed needs, please let us know and we will make sure they are met.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-09-11 FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL 727299 Dennis Gallagher 09-11-2010; 0800-1630 hours
09-12-2010; 0800-1630 hours		 $105
Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM; Recommended RITC, SFR, ICS: Student must be physically able to crawl, climb and descend ladders, slide on rope, and SUPPORT OWN BODY WEIGHT WHILE HANGING BY ARMS. Pa State Fire Academy facial hair policy applies.
Course Goal: Reduce the risk of fire fighter injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania. The class will enable fire fighters to become more aware and familiar with procedures that may be used to prevent or perhaps lessen the seriousness of injuries or even save their lives.
Description of Course: A physically demanding, comprehensive program dealing with the necessary knowledge and skills relative to rescue procedures needed for self rescue. Emphasis will be placed on search techniques, communications, accountability/location and self rescue procedures. Students must be in adequate physical condition to perform 100% of all practical exercises.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-09-18 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING (EVOC) 727191 Moyse 09/18/10 0800-1700; 09/19/10 0800-1700 Free to in-county Volunteer Emergency Responders All others $77.00
Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-09-21 CADET FIRE FIGHTER 727341 John Hudyma 09-21-2010; 1830-2130 hours
09-28-2010; 1830-2130 hours
10-05-2010; 1830-2130 hours
10-12-2010; 1830-2130 hours
10-19-2010; 1830-2130 hours
10-26-2010; 1830-2130 hours
10-30-2010; 0800-1600 hours		 Free to in-County Volunteer Emergency Responders others $100.00
This is an entry level, 32 hour course to familiarize the new recruit with the basic skills needed to function safely at an emergency scene. The course will introduce the student to fire fighter safety, personal protective equipment, tools and equipment, hydrant and pump connections, hose loads and lays, ladder carries and raises and SCBA. This introductory course is targeted to entry level and junior fire fighters and will provide a knowledge and skills foundation for future training.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-09-21 ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS 727312 Dennis Gallagher 09-21-2010; 1900-2200 hours at Ogden FC
09-28-2010; 1900-2200 hours at Ogden FC
10/05/2010; 1900-2200 hours at Ogden FC
10/10/2010; 0800-1630 hours at ESTC		 $105
THIS IS AN OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASS

Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM or FF I certification
Course Goal: Participants in this course will be given the knowledge and skills
necessary to operate on a fireground as a member of an engine company.
Description of Course: A discussion of fire behavior and spread in structures, methods
of calculating needed fire flow and organizing and equipping engine company is followed
by a series of "hands on" drills involving various engine company evolutions.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-09-25 RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM OPS 727300 Dennis Gallagher 09-25-2010; 0800-1630 hours
09-26-2010; 0800-1630 hours		 $105
Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM
Course Goal: Reduce the risk of firefighter injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania. If fireground rescue teams are provided for fallen firefighters, we may prevent firefighter deaths or reduce the severity of injuries inflicted on firefighters.
Description of Course: This program is designed to prepare fire department personnel for implementation of a stand-by rescue team at structure fires and certain other incidents. Information is provided from existing fire departments utilizing the concept successfully. The exercises are physically demanding and participants must beable hang and support their own weight in full turnout gear.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-09-30 Managing Company Tactical Operations-Prep NFA 727317 Matthew Le Tourneau 09-30-2010; 1830-2230 hours
10-02-2010; 0800-1600 hours
10-07-2010; 1830-2230 hours		 $50
16 HOURS
PREREQUISITE: ELIF or FF1 Certificate
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-10-02 TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS I 727296 Gallagher 10-02-2010; 0800-1630 hours at DCESTC
10-03-2010; 0800-1630 hours at DCESTC		 $105
THIS IS A CLOSED ENROLLMENT CLASS
Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM
Course Goal: The student will be introduced to the basic concept of truck company operations as part of an organized, coordinated structural fire suppression operation.
Course Description: Truck companies, regardless of whether they arrive on an aerial device, squad, or engine, are the ‘combat engineers’ of fire attack operations. This course, for experienced fire fighters, will introduce the student to the basic concept of truck company operations and duties, including organizing the delivery of truck company services, selection and use of key tools, advanced ventilation and forcible entry theory and practices, search and rescue, and other fire attack support functions.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-10-05 TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS I 727294 Gallagher 10-05-10; 1900-2200 hours at Glenolden
10-12-10; 1900-2200 hours at Glenolden
10-19-10; 1900-2200 hours at Glenolden
10-23-10; 0800-1630 hours at DCESTC		 $105
THIS IS AN OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASS
Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM
Course Goal: The student will be introduced to the basic concept of truck company operations as part of an organized, coordinated structural fire suppression operation.
Course Description: Truck companies, regardless of whether they arrive on an aerial device, squad, or engine, are the ‘combat engineers’ of fire attack operations. This course, for experienced fire fighters, will introduce the student to the basic concept of truck company operations and duties, including organizing the delivery of truck company services, selection and use of key tools, advanced ventilation and forcible entry theory and practices, search and rescue, and other fire attack support functions.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-10-07 RULES OF SAFETY AND FF STRATEGY 727326 Karlunas 10-07-2010; 1900-2200 hours $15
County Certificate

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-10-16 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING (EVOC) 346389 ICE - In Case of Emergency; Goodale / Wenrich 10/16/2010 0800 to 1700
10/17/2010 0800 to 1700		 $77
This course is being conducted by ICE - In Case of Emergency. To register call: 484-315-8120 or visit www.EVOCtraining.com

Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-10-16 HIGH RISE FIREFIGHTING 727329 Karlunas 10-16-2010; 0800-1600 hours
10-17-2010; 0800-1600 hours		 $100.00
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-10-18 LINE OF DUTY DEATH REDUCTION CLASS 727352 Darryl Harris 10-18-2010; 1900-2200 hours
10-25-2010; 1900-2200 hours		 $15
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-10-20 HazMat Operations Refresher 727209 Darryl Harris 10/20/10; 0800 to 1500 NC
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-10-20 Managing Company Tactical Operations- Decision Making NFA 727318 Matthew LeTourneau 10-20-2010; 1830-2230 hours
10-23-2010; 0800-1600 hours
10-27-2010; 1830-2230 hours		 $50
16 HOURS
PREREQUISITE: MCTO-PREP
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-10-27 RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM 727327 Karlunas 10-27-2010; 1900-2200 hours $15
Course Goal: Reduce the risk of firefighter injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania. If fireground rescue teams are provided for fallen firefighters, we may prevent firefighter deaths or reduce the severity of injuries inflicted on firefighters.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-10-28 SCENE SIZE-UP 727328 Karlunas 10-28-2010; 1900-2200 hours $15
The basics of fire scene size-up. Factors that all fire fighters need to know prior to and upon arrival.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-10-29 SUPPRESSION INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT -ZFID 727331 Pat Pauly 10-29-2010; 1800-2200 hours
10-30-2010; 0800-1600 hours
10-31-2010; 0800-1600 hours
11-12-2010; 1800-2200 hours
11-13-2010; 0800-1600 hours
11-14-2010; 0800-1600 hours		 $1000.00
Maximum number of students = 20
Structural Track Courses Consist of: Respiratory Protection I or II (REPA or REPR) Structural Burn Session (SBS)
Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) Truck Co. Ops. I or II (TRCO or ATRC) Structural Fire Rescue (SFR)
Essential of Firefighting (EBM) Engine Co. Ops. (ECOP) Ventilation Practices (TRVP)
Forcible Entry (TFE) High Rise Fire Fighting (HIRI) Farm/Barn Fire Fighting (FAFI)
Essentials Refresher (EFR) Store/Mall/Mercantile Fire Fighting (MIFI) Firefighter I Skills Enhancement
Introduction to the Fire Service - Fire Ground Support - Exterior Firefighting - Interior Firefighter

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-11-02 TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS II 727295 Gallagher 11-02-10; 1900-2200 hours at Glenolden
11-09-10; 1900-2200 hours at Glenolden
11-16-10; 1900-2200 hours at Glenolden
11-20-10; 1900-2200 hours at DCESTC		 $265
THIS IS AN OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASS
Course Goal: This course is designed to build upon and refine the knowledge and skills
involved in providing effective truck company operations that were acquired by the
student in the prerequisite course.
Description of Course: This course will allow the student to practice and further refine
his/her ability to effectively and safely perform the fireground duties normally assigned
to truck companies.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-11-04 Managing Company Tactical Operations: Tactics (NFA) 727319 Matthew LeTourneau 11-04-2010; 1830-2230 hours
11-06-2010; 0800-1600 hours
11-11-2011; 1830-2230 hours		 $50
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-11-06 STRUCTURIAL BURN SESSION 727298 Dennis Gallagher 11-06-2010; 0800-1630 hours
11-07-2010; 0800-1630 hours		 $105
Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM
Course Goal: To enable the student to safely attack and extinguish an interior fire in a structure as a member of a single line hose team.
Description of Course: This course will provide the student with a review and application of the techniques used in safe fire fighting practices in an actual fire environment. Emphasis is placed on safety for both interior and exterior operations.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-11-15 Hazardous Materials Operations 472 727212 Darryl Harris 11/15/2010; 0800-1600 hours
11/16/2010; 0800-1600 hours
11/17/2010; 0800-1600 hours		 Free to in county volunteer emergency responders all others $75.00
COURSE GOAL: Students completing this course will be able to safely and effectively control, manage, and mitigate a hazardous materials relese using first due resources until the arrival of additional specialized units. This program was designed to educate the student in hazardous materials responses and to prepare the student for professional certification testing in accordance with NFPA 472 Operations Level.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-11-20 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING (EVOC) 727192 Moyse 11/20/10 0800-1700; 11/21/10 0800-1700 Free to in-county Volunteer Emergency Responders All others $77.00
Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-11-30 Fire Fighter I Certification Challenge 727237 Staff 11/30/10; 1900 to 2200
12/04/10; 0800 to 1600		 $100
All applications must be received and approved 2 weeks prior to testing. Incomplete applications will be returned and the candidate will not be permitted to test. The written test will be administered prior to the practical skills sessions. Only NFPA approved turn-out gear and SCBA will be allowed.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-11-30 Fire Fighter II Certification Challenge 727238 Staff 11/30/10; 1900 to 2200
12/04/10; 0800 to 1600		 $100
All applications must be received and approved 2 weeks prior to testing. Incomplete applications will be returned and the candidate will not be permitted to test. The written test will be administered prior to the practical skills sessions. Only NFPA approved turn-out gear and SCBA will be allowed.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-12-02 PRINCIPLES OF TRUCK CO. OPS 727330 Karlunas 12-02-2010; 1900-2200 hours $15
County Certificate

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-12-04 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING (EVOC) 346390 ICE - In Case of Emergency; Goodale / Wenrich 12/04/2010 0800 to 1700
12/05/2010 0800 to 1700		 $77
This course is being conducted by ICE - In Case of Emergency. To register call: 484-315-8120 or visit www.EVOCtraining.com

Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-12-11 Hazardous Materials Operations Certification 727240 Staff 12/11/10; 0800 to 1600 $100
Pro-Board Certification Test

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2010-12-13 HazMat Operations Refresher 727210 Darryl Harris 12/13/10; 0800 to 1500 NC
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-01-15 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING (EVOC) 346608 ICE - In Case of Emergency; Wenrich / Goodale 01-15-2011; 0800-1600 hours
01-16-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $77.00
This course is being conducted by ICE - In Case of Emergency. To register call: 484-315-8120 or visit www.EVOCtraining.com

Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-01-20 Managing Company Tactical Operations-Prep NFA 727320 Matthew LeTourneau 01-20-2011; 1830-2230 hours
01-22-2011; 0800-1600 hours
01-27-2011; 1830-2230 hours		 $50
16 HOURS
PREREQUISITE: ELIF or FF1 Certificate
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-02-09 Managing Company Tactical Operations-Prep NFA 727321 Matthew LeTourneau 02-09-2011; 1830-2230 hours
02-12-2011; 0800-1600 hours
02-16-2011; 1830-2230 hours		 $50
16 HOURS
PREREQUISITE: ELIF or FF1 Certificate
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-02-23 Managing Company Tactical Operations- Decision Making NFA 727322 Matthew LeTourneau 02-23-2011; 1830-2230 hours
02-26-2011; 0800-1600 hours
03-02-2011; 1830-2230 hours		 $50
16 HOURS
PREREQUISITE: MCTO-PREP
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-02-26 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING (EVOC) 346609 ICE - In Case of Emergency; Wenrich / Goodale 02-26-2011; 0800-1600 hours
02-27-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $77.00
This course is being conducted by ICE - In Case of Emergency. To register call: 484-315-8120 or visit www.EVOCtraining.com

Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-03-17 Managing Company Tactical Operations- Decision Making NFA 727323 Matthew LeTourneau 03-17-2011; 1830-2230 hours
03-19-2011; 0800-1600 hours
03-24-2011; 1830-2230 hours		 $50
16 HOURS
PREREQUISITE: MCTO-PREP
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-03-19 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DEFENSIVE DRIVING 727332 Moyse / Mason 03-19-2011; 0800-1600 hours
03-20-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 Free to in-county Volunteer Emergency Responders; all others $77.00
Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-03-26 ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS 727343 Gallagher 03-26-2011; 0800-1600 hours
03-27-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $125.00
THIS IS AN OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASS

Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM or FF I certification
Course Goal: Participants in this course will be given the knowledge and skills
necessary to operate on a fireground as a member of an engine company.
Description of Course: A discussion of fire behavior and spread in structures, methods
of calculating needed fire flow and organizing and equipping engine company is followed
by a series of "hands on" drills involving various engine company evolutions.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-03-29 PUMP OPERATIONS I 727337 Moyse / Mason 03-29-2011; 1830-2200 hours
03-31-2011; 1830-2200 hours
04-02-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $35
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

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-04-06 Managing Company Tactical Operations: Tactics (NFA) 727324 Matthew LeTourneau 04-06-2011; 1830-2230 hours
04-09-2011; 0800-1600 hours
04-13-2011; 1830-2230 hours		 $50
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-04-09 FIRE FIGHTER SURVIVAL 727350 Gallagher 04-09-2011; 0800-1600 hours
04-10-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $125.00
Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM; Recommended RITC, SFR, ICS: Student must be physically able to crawl, climb and descend ladders, slide on rope, and SUPPORT OWN BODY WEIGHT WHILE HANGING BY ARMS. Pa State Fire Academy facial hair policy applies.
Course Goal: Reduce the risk of fire fighter injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania. The class will enable fire fighters to become more aware and familiar with procedures that may be used to prevent or perhaps lessen the seriousness of injuries or even save their lives.
Description of Course: A physically demanding, comprehensive program dealing with the necessary knowledge and skills relative to rescue procedures needed for self rescue. Emphasis will be placed on search techniques, communications, accountability/location and self rescue procedures. Students must be in adequate physical condition to perform 100% of all practical exercises.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-04-12 PUMP OPERATIONS II 727339 Moyse / Mason 04-12-2011; 1830-2200 hours
04-14-2011; 1830-2200 hours
04-16-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $35
Course Goal: This course will introduce the student to basic concepts and methods of
fire pump operations.
Description of Course: This course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to
basic pump construction and theory as well as operating techniques. Emphasis is placed
on getting water to the pump, getting water from the pump for hose streams, and
prevention of common mistakes in pump operations.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-04-16 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING (EVOC) 346610 ICE - In Case of Emergency; Wenrich / Goodale 04-16-2011; 0800-1600 hours
04-17-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $77.00
This course is being conducted by ICE - In Case of Emergency. To register call: 484-315-8120 or visit www.EVOCtraining.com

Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-04-23 TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS I 727345 Gallagher 04-23-2011; 0800-1600 hours
04-24-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $125.00
THIS IS AN OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASS
Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM
Course Goal: The student will be introduced to the basic concept of truck company operations as part of an organized, coordinated structural fire suppression operation.
Course Description: Truck companies, regardless of whether they arrive on an aerial device, squad, or engine, are the ‘combat engineers’ of fire attack operations. This course, for experienced fire fighters, will introduce the student to the basic concept of truck company operations and duties, including organizing the delivery of truck company services, selection and use of key tools, advanced ventilation and forcible entry theory and practices, search and rescue, and other fire attack support functions.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-05-14 STRUCTURAL BURN SESSION 727348 Gallagher 05-14-2011; 0800-1600 hours
05-15-2011; 0800-1600 hours
 $125.00
Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM
Course Goal: To enable the student to safely attack and extinguish an interior fire in a structure as a member of a single line hose team.
Description of Course: This course will provide the student with a review and application of the techniques used in safe fire fighting practices in an actual fire environment. Emphasis is placed on safety for both interior and exterior operations.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-05-21 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DEFENSIVE DRIVING 727333 Moyse / Mason 05-21-2011; 0800-1600 hours
05-22-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 Free to ion-county Volunteer Emergency Responders, all others $77.00
Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-06-18 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING (EVOC) 346611 ICE - In Case of Emergency; Wenrich / Goodale 06-18-2011; 0800-1600 hours
06-19-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $77.00
This course is being conducted by ICE - In Case of Emergency. To register call: 484-315-8120 or visit www.EVOCtraining.com

Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-07-16 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DEFENSIVE DRIVING 727334 Moyse / Mason 07-16-2011; 0800-1600 hours
07-17-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 Free to in-county Volunteer Emergency Responders, all others $77.00
Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-08-20 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING (EVOC) 346612 ICE - In Case of Emergency; Wenrich / Goodale 08-20-2011; 0800-1600 hours
08-21-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $77.00
This course is being conducted by ICE - In Case of Emergency. To register call: 484-315-8120 or visit www.EVOCtraining.com

Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-09-17 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DEFENSIVE DRIVING 727335 Moyse / Mason 09-17-2011; 0800-1600 hours
09-20-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 Free to in-county Volunteer Emergency Responders, all others $77.00
Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-09-27 PUMP OPERATIONS I 727338 Moyse / Mason 09-27-2011; 1830-2200 hours
09-29-2011; 1830-2200 hours
10-01-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $35
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

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-10-01 ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS 727344 Gallagher 10-01-2011; 0800-1600 hours
10-02-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $125.00
THIS IS AN OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASS

Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM or FF I certification
Course Goal: Participants in this course will be given the knowledge and skills
necessary to operate on a fireground as a member of an engine company.
Description of Course: A discussion of fire behavior and spread in structures, methods
of calculating needed fire flow and organizing and equipping engine company is followed
by a series of "hands on" drills involving various engine company evolutions.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-10-11 PUMP OPERATIONS II 727340 Moyse / Mason 10-11-2011; 1830-2200 hours
10-13-2011; 1830-2200 hours
10-15-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $35
Course Goal: This course will introduce the student to basic concepts and methods of
fire pump operations.
Description of Course: This course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to
basic pump construction and theory as well as operating techniques. Emphasis is placed
on getting water to the pump, getting water from the pump for hose streams, and
prevention of common mistakes in pump operations.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-10-15 TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS I 727346 Gallagher 10-15-2011; 0800-1600 hours
10-16-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $125.00
THIS IS AN OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASS
Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM
Course Goal: The student will be introduced to the basic concept of truck company operations as part of an organized, coordinated structural fire suppression operation.
Course Description: Truck companies, regardless of whether they arrive on an aerial device, squad, or engine, are the ‘combat engineers’ of fire attack operations. This course, for experienced fire fighters, will introduce the student to the basic concept of truck company operations and duties, including organizing the delivery of truck company services, selection and use of key tools, advanced ventilation and forcible entry theory and practices, search and rescue, and other fire attack support functions.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-10-15 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING (EVOC) 346613 ICE - In Case of Emergency; Wenrich / Goodale 10-15-2011; 0800-1600 hours
10-16-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $77.00
This course is being conducted by ICE - In Case of Emergency. To register call: 484-315-8120 or visit www.EVOCtraining.com

Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-10-29 TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS II 727347 Gallagher 10-29-2011; 0800-1600 hours
10-30-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $265.00
THIS IS AN OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASS
Course Goal: This course is designed to build upon and refine the knowledge and skills
involved in providing effective truck company operations that were acquired by the
student in the prerequisite course.
Description of Course: This course will allow the student to practice and further refine
his/her ability to effectively and safely perform the fireground duties normally assigned
to truck companies.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-11-05 RAPID INTERVENTION TEAM EXERCISES 727351 Gallagher 11-05-2011; 0800-1600 hours
11-06-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $125.00
Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM
Course Goal: Reduce the risk of firefighter injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania. If fireground rescue teams are provided for fallen firefighters, we may prevent firefighter deaths or reduce the severity of injuries inflicted on firefighters.
Description of Course: This program is designed to prepare fire department personnel for implementation of a stand-by rescue team at structure fires and certain other incidents. Information is provided from existing fire departments utilizing the concept successfully. The exercises are physically demanding and participants must beable hang and support their own weight in full turnout gear.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-11-12 STRUCTURAL BURN SESSION 727349 Gallagher 11-12-2011; 0800-1600 hours
11-13-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $125.00
Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM
Course Goal: To enable the student to safely attack and extinguish an interior fire in a structure as a member of a single line hose team.
Description of Course: This course will provide the student with a review and application of the techniques used in safe fire fighting practices in an actual fire environment. Emphasis is placed on safety for both interior and exterior operations.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-11-19 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DEFENSIVE DRIVING 727336 Moyse / Mason 11-19-2011; 0800-1600 hours
11-20-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 Free to in-county Volunteer Emergency Responders, all others $77.00
Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
2011-12-10 EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING (EVOC) 346614 ICE - In Case of Emergency; Wenrich / Goodale 12-10-2011; 0800-1600 hours
12-11-2011; 0800-1600 hours		 $77.00
This course is being conducted by ICE - In Case of Emergency. To register call: 484-315-8120 or visit www.EVOCtraining.com

Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the
students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving.
Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a
motor vehicle in responding to an emergency.

To register for class:
Phone 610-237-8630
Fax 610-583-8402
Mail to:
ESTC
Calcon Hook & Tribbet Avenue
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
Go to Online Registration Form