Course Registration
Emergency Courses |
| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2024-04-29 | FIRE FIGHTER SURVIVAL | 729195 | Dennis Gallagher | 4/29/2024 1800-2200 at station 03 Clifton Heights 5/01/2024 1800-2200 at Station 03 Clifton Heights 5/05/2024 0800-1600 at the Delco ESTC |
$215.00 |
| 16 Hour State Certificate Class PPE & SCBA needed On the 5/5/2024 class Prerequisites: 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. 1. Correctly describe concept of class and necessity for it. 2. Correctly explain contents and time requirements of subjects. 3. Clearly define physical requirements of all students and need to perform 100% of practical exercises. 4. Correctly explain the relevant safety issues and relationship of course material/exercises to nationally accepted and recommended standards. 5. Correctly explain and describe the seriousness of techniques and the fact that they are designed to be used as “LAST RESORT, TRY or DIE” only 6. Identify necessary personal protective equipment for structural fire fighting. 7. Describe other necessary components of the fire fighter’s personal equipment needs. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2024-05-06 | Pump Operations I | 729174 | R. Sparks | 5/6/24 1800-2200 5/8/24 1800-2200 5/11/24 0800-1600 |
$100.00 |
| 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 PREREQUISITE: ELFG |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-06 | TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS II Registration is closed | 729190 | Dennis Gallagher | The class is full and registration is closed 5/6/2024 1900-2200 5/8/2024 1900-2200 5/13/2024 1900-2200 5/18/2024 0800-1600 |
$310.00 |
| Length of Course: 16 Hours Lecture/Lab Breakdown: 4/12 Prerequisites: TRCO Referenced Texts: IFSTA: Essentials, 7th Edition; Building Construction, 1st Edition; Ground Ladder Practices, 8th Edition; Safety, 1st Edition; Salvage/Overhaul, 7th Edition; "Truck Company Operations" by Hal Richman 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 fire ground duties normally assigned to truck companies. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2024-05-13 | Emergency Vehicle Driver Training | 729180 | G. Pippin | 5/13/24 1800-2200 5/15/24 1800-2200 5/18/24 0800-1600 |
$100.00 |
| 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. The Emergency Services Training Center does not provide vehicles for student use. �The drivers should successfully complete this course and demonstrate competency in operating each type of vehicle they are expected to drive prior to operating the vehicle in an emergency response mode.�(from the PSFA Course description) This class has also been registered for Con-Ed Credit. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2024-06-03 | Pump Operations II | 729175 | R. Sparks | 6/3/24 1800-2200 6/5/24 1800-2200 6/9/24 0800-1600 |
$100.00 |
| Prerequisites: PUOP Referenced Texts: IFSTA Fire Department Pumping Apparatus - 7th edition, IFSTA 106 Fire Apparatus Practices - 6th edition, Fire Engineering - "Fire Service Pump Operators Handbook", Warren E Isman, NFPA 1002 Fire Service Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications Course Goal: This course will introduce the student to advanced concepts and methods of fire pump operation. Description of Course: This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating pumps. Topics covered include friction loss, relay pumping, master streams, elevated master streams. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2024-07-15 | Emergency Vehicle Driver Training | 729181 | G. Pippin | 7/15/24 1800-2200 7/17/24 1800-2200 7/20/24 0800-1600 |
$100.00 |
| 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. The Emergency Services Training Center does not provide vehicles for student use. �The drivers should successfully complete this course and demonstrate competency in operating each type of vehicle they are expected to drive prior to operating the vehicle in an emergency response mode.�(from the PSFA Course description) This class has also been registered for Con-Ed Credit. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2024-09-10 | FIRE FIGHTER SURVIVAL | 729191 | Dennis Gallagher | 9/10/2024 1800-2200 9/17/2024 1800-2200 9/21/2024 0800-1600 |
$250.00 |
| 16 Hour State Certificate Class PPE & SCBA needed On the 9/17/2024 class Prerequisites: 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. 1. Correctly describe concept of class and necessity for it. 2. Correctly explain contents and time requirements of subjects. 3. Clearly define physical requirements of all students and need to perform 100% of practical exercises. 4. Correctly explain the relevant safety issues and relationship of course material/exercises to nationally accepted and recommended standards. 5. Correctly explain and describe the seriousness of techniques and the fact that they are designed to be used as “LAST RESORT, TRY or DIE” only 6. Identify necessary personal protective equipment for structural fire fighting. 7. Describe other necessary components of the fire fighter’s personal equipment needs. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2024-09-16 | Emergency Vehicle Driver Training | 729182 | G. Pippin | 9/16/24 1800-2200 9/18/24 1800-2200 9/21/24 0800-1600 |
$100.00 |
| 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. The Emergency Services Training Center does not provide vehicles for student use. �The drivers should successfully complete this course and demonstrate competency in operating each type of vehicle they are expected to drive prior to operating the vehicle in an emergency response mode.�(from the PSFA Course description) This class has also been registered for Con-Ed Credit. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2024-10-07 | Pump Operations I | 729176 | R. Sparks | 10/7/24 1800-2200 10/9/24 1800-2200 10/13/24 0800-1600 |
$100.00 |
| 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 PREREQUISITE: ELFG |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2024-10-21 | Pump Operations II | 729177 | R. Sparks | 10/21/24 1800-2200 10/23/24 1800-2200 10-27-24 0800-1600 |
$100.00 |
| Prerequisites: PUOP Referenced Texts: IFSTA Fire Department Pumping Apparatus - 7th edition, IFSTA 106 Fire Apparatus Practices - 6th edition, Fire Engineering - "Fire Service Pump Operators Handbook", Warren E Isman, NFPA 1002 Fire Service Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications Course Goal: This course will introduce the student to advanced concepts and methods of fire pump operation. Description of Course: This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating pumps. Topics covered include friction loss, relay pumping, master streams, elevated master streams. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2024-11-11 | Emergency Vehicle Driver Training | 729183 | G. Pippin | 11/11/24 1800-2200 11/13/24 1800-2200 11/16/24 0800-1600 |
$100.00 |
| 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. The Emergency Services Training Center does not provide vehicles for student use. �The drivers should successfully complete this course and demonstrate competency in operating each type of vehicle they are expected to drive prior to operating the vehicle in an emergency response mode.�(from the PSFA Course description) This class has also been registered for Con-Ed Credit. |
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Payment can be made at the first class by money order, debit or credit card.
To register for class:
Phone 610-237-8630
Fax 610-583-8402
Mail to:
ESTC
Calcon Hook & Tribbet Avenue
Sharon Hill, PA 19079