2024 PSTC Schedule

ACT 155:  17-YEAR-OLDS COMPLETING INTERIOR FIREFIGHTER (ELIF)

• Students that are 17 years of age enrolled in the ELIF class on the first day of class will be permitted to complete ELIF with “Live Fire, if:
  • WCCC Act 155 Permission Form is properly completed by the Fire Chief and associated parents and/or guardians and returned to the lead instructor by two (2) classes.
  • The student MUST submit a copy of all the prerequisites with the WCCC Act 155 Permission Form.
  • Students that fall under Act 155 requirements that DO NOT return, complete, and/or provide an incomplete form/supporting documents will be IMMEDIATELY removed from class, and will not be permitted to return to the current class.
• Students that successfully complete the Act 155 Interior Firefighter are NOT permitted to participate in any other “Live Fire” training and/or interior suppression activities till the individual meets the age of 18 and is approved by the fire department to do so.
  • This includes individuals that have completed an approved vocational program.

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

• 2024 Registration will available starting December 9.
• PRE-REGISTRATION is required to ensure sufficient enrollment. College Self-Registration System available HERE
• Students must meet the age requirement established by the State Fire Academy (PSFA) by the starting date of the program.
  • Proof of age can be required and should be available upon request. 
    Students with facial hair will not be permitted to participate in programs requiring the use of breathing apparatus per PSFA standards. 
• Students will be required to provide their own classroom materials, personal protection equipment, including breathing apparatus, work clothes and safety equipment as required for the program. 
• Students are required to provide proof that the prerequisite training has been completed.
  • A copy of the pre-requisite certificate must be provided the first night of class to be accepted into the program. 
• Students will be notified by e-mail of specific course information upon registration. A minimum number of students shall be required for any program.
  • Programs will be cancelled, also by email notification, if the minimum number of students for the class to run safely is not met. 
• All classes require a minimum of ten (10) students, unless otherwise specified
• Maximum class is thirty (30) unless otherwise specified
• Classes not meeting minimum enrollment five (5) days prior to the start date WILL BE CANCELED.
  • Tuition fees will be refunded if a program is canceled. 
  • If you are unable to attend a course after registration, your cancellation must be received prior to the first program date to guarantee a refund or to guarantee that you are not billed as a student of the class. 
• Students SHOULD arrive 15-minutes prior to start of class, with pen and paper.

CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION

• Certificates of Completion will be received electronic via your provided email and, depending on time of year, may take up to 45-days to be processed and emailed out.

WESTMORELAND COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT SITE USAGE

• Pending availability, Westmoreland County Fire Departments can schedule 3-8 hour special training FREE of charge at the PSTC.
• A completed facility usage form is required and can be located at the PSTC website under Facilities.
• A certificate of training for these sessions is also available but would require the use of a PSTC approved instructor at a cost of $10 per student, with a minimum of ten (10) students.
• Due to NFPA 1403 standards use of the Class A burn building by a department without PSTC staff is not permitted.  
  • Private department burns are still permitted and encouraged but must use the PSTC staff.

OUT-OF-COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT SITE USAGE

• Rental of the PSTC is available to out-of-county fire departments. 
• Please contact the facility for pricing and requirements.

ACQUIRED STRUCTURE BURNS

• The PSTC is willing to facilitate “Acquired Structure Burns.” The burn must meet all DEP and PSFA documentation requirements which will be the responsibility of the owner/hosting fire department.
• Please contact the facility for pricing and requirements.

TRAINING PACKAGES

• Don’t forget about our training packages! Contact the Director today for more details.

ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

• For more information about First Responder classes, contact:
  • Marc Jackson, director/ Public Safety Training Center,
  • 724.872.2447
  • jacksonmarcFREEWESTMORELAND

MONTHLY PSTC PODCAST VIA ZOOM

• Starting Sunday, December 10 at 7 p.m. and every first Sunday of the month thereafter, the PSTC will be hosting a podcast via Zoom to discuss upcoming classes, hot topics in the fires service, and updates to PSTC operations.  
• Please join us at https://westmoreland-edu.zoom.us/j/91377987994

Emergency Medical Technician

• Must be 16 years old to register and be able to pass background check – requirements explained first night of class. 16.4 CEUs, Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $600 tuition + $30 lab fee + required textbook. Please note Fall and Spring sessions have two choices for course location.

Spring Murrysville Center

• Location:  Murrysville Campus, 6707 Mellon Road, Export, PA 15632
• Class ID:  9068
• Starts:  Monday, January 29 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m., & some Saturdays, January 29, 2024 to May 22, 2024
• Complete Schedule available on HERE
• Registration Deadline is Monday, January 22 at 4 p.m.
• Click HERE to register.

Summer PSTC

• Location:  Westmoreland PSTC, 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA  15479
• Class ID:  9092
• Starts:  Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30-10 p.m., & Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 28, 2024 to August 15, 2024.
• Complete Schedule available on HERE
• Registration Deadline is Monday, May 20 at 4 p.m.
• Click HERE to register.

Fall Murrysville Center

• Location:  Murrysville Campus, 6707 Mellon Road, Export, PA 15632
• Class ID:  9103
• Starts:  Monday, September 16 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m., & some Saturdays,
• September 16, 2024 to January 15, 2025
• Complete Schedule available on HERE
• Registration Deadline is Monday, September 9 at 4 p.m.
• Click HERE to register.

PENNSTART – COLLABORATION FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING PROGRAMS

PennSTART is a state-of-the-art facility coming soon to Westmoreland County, RIDC Park, located in Mt. Pleasant Township at the former Sony plant area, also home to WCCC-Advance Technology Center (ATC).  This new training site will benefit emergency responders, transportation organizations, and research institutions.  With construction starting to move forward, PennSTART is starting to offer training to first responders in collaboration with Westmoreland PSTC.  The following courses have been scheduled to be offered for FREE, at the WCCC-ATC, 1001 #1009, Technology Dr, Mt Pleasant, PA 15666.

• Basic Fire Police                                                                   
• Prerequisites: Minimum age: 18 years old at start of course, and certificate for IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100. Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook; and PPE. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 16, CEUs = 1.6
  
  • Spring ATC
    • Class ID:  9398
    • FREE
    • Starts:  Saturday, February 24 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, February 24 & 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
      
  • Fall ATC
    • Class ID:  9399
    • FREE
    • Starts:  Saturday, November 16 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, November 16 & 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Traffic Incident Management with TIM Specialist Certification (Pro Board Only)                                   
• Prerequisites: Minimum age: 14 years old at start of course. Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 4, CEUs = 0.4, plus exam hours
  
  • Spring ATC
    • Class ID:  9400
    • FREE
    • Starts:  Saturday, March 16 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday, March 16, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
    • Exam to be offered after class, from 12-4 p.m.
      
  • Fall ATC
    • Class ID:  9401
    • FREE
    • Starts:  Saturday, December 7 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday, December 7, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
    • Exam to be offered after class, from 12-4 p.m.

 

• NEW!  Electric Vehicle (EV) Fire/Crash Operations (Westmoreland Exclusive)                                                             
• This program is an operations level 8-hour course involving 4-hours of review on firefighting techniques for handling hybrid and electric vehicle fires and crash operations.  The practical session, to include student hands-on, will review various techniques in stabilizing and controlling EV fires to include but not limited to usage of fire blankets, various extinguishment/cooling techniques, and review of various types of EV vehicles.  Prerequisites: Minimum age: 18 years old at start of course & ELEF. Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook, TOG, SCBA, & Spare Cylinder.  Course is a WCCC CEU program. Total hours = 8, CEUs = 0.8.
  
  • Spring ATC
    • Class ID:  9402
    • FREE
    • Starts:  Sunday, April 21 at 8 a.m.
    • Sunday, April 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Fall ATC
    • Class ID:  9403
    • FREE
    • Starts:  Sunday, October 27 at 8 a.m.
    • Sunday, October 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Emergency Vehicle Operator Training (EVOT)                     
• Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: minimum age of 18+. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (30).  
  
  • Summer ATC
    • Class ID:  9404
    • FREE
    • Starts:  Saturday, June 22 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, June 22 & 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Fall ATC
    • Class ID:  9405
    • FREE
    • Starts:  Saturday, September 21 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Emergency Vehicle Operations Training (EVOT)                 
• A large number of emergency service personnel and civilians are injured and killed each year as a result of inappropriately driven emergency vehicles. Participants in this course will have the opportunity to gain and/or verify a broad range of competencies associated with driving an emergency vehicle. These competencies include basic understanding of emergency vehicle operations, as well as the skills necessary for practical and safe application of driving on a competency course. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: minimum age of 18+. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (30).
• $85 tuition + $10 material fee.
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9104
    • Starts:  Tuesday, April 23, 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, April 23 & 25, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9105
    • Starts:  Tuesday, October 1, 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, October 1 & 3, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, October 5, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Pump Operations I (PUOP)
• 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.Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: ELFG or EBM & minimum age of 18+. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (24).
• $85 tuition + $10 material fee.
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9106
    • Starts:  Tuesday, April 30, 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, April 30 & May 2, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9107
    • Starts:  Tuesday, October 8 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, October 8 & 10, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, October 12, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Pump Operations II (PUOA)
• This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating pumps. Topics covered include friction loss, relay pumping, master streams, and elevated master streams. The goal of this course will introduce the student to advanced concepts and methods of fire pump operation.  Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: PUOP & minimum
  age of 18+. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (24).
• $85 tuition + $10 material fee.
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9108
    • Starts:  Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, May 7 & 8, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9109
    • Starts:  Tuesday, October 8 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, October 8 & 10, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, October 12, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Driver/Operator – Pumper Skills Preparation
• This refresher course is for all experienced pump operators wanting to update or reinforce “rusty” skills or prepare for the next PSFA Pro Board/IFSAC Driver/ Operator - Pumper certification test. Students should have previously completed the requirements for Driver/Operator – Pumper certification or comparable training. Students must bring full turnout gear, and it is recommended that they bring their pumper to the second night of class for comfortability for proper preparation for the certification. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: PUOP & minimum
  age of 18+. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).
• $85 tuition + $10 material fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9110
    • Starts:  Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. 
    • Tuesday & Thursday, May 14, 15, & 16, 6-10 p.m. 
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9111
    • Starts:  Tuesday, October 24 at 6 p.m. 
    • Tuesday & Thursday, October 24, 29, & 31, 6-10 p.m. 

 

• Driver/Operator – Pumper Certification
  • $200 Tuition
  • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by posted deadline.
  • Application and exam requirements available HERE
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  N/A
    • Start:  Saturday, May 18, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
    • Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Application Deadline is Friday, May 10 by 4 p.m. at the PSTC.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  N/A
    • Start:  Saturday, November 2, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
    • Saturday, November 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Application Deadline is Friday, October 25 by 4 p.m. at the PSTC.

 

• Aerial Apparatus Operations Extended (AELX)
• This course will give a more extensive treatment of the subject of aerial device operation and prepare the student for certification. Through both classroom and hands-on practice, students will become familiar with basic design and operational theory of aerial devices, safety considerations, spotting and stabilizing, device operation, elevated master stream, and rescue. An introduction to basic truck company operations is also included.  Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). Prerequisite: IST or ELIS, & minimum age of 18+, or Firefighter I Certification if taking certification exam.
• $125 tuition + $10 material fee
  • Spring PSTC
    
    • Class ID:  9118
    • Starts:  Monday, April 22, 6-10 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesday, April 22, 24, 29, & May 1 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

 

• Driver/Operator - Aerial Apparatus Preparation
• This refresher course is for all experienced pump operators wanting to update or reinforce “rusty” skills or prepare for the next PSFA Pro Board/IFSAC Driver/ Operator - Aerial certification test. Students should have previously completed the requirements for Driver/Operator – Aerial to include Firefighter I certification or comparable training. Students must bring full turnout gear, and it is recommended that they bring their aerial to the second night of class for comfortability for proper preparation for the certification.  Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & Firefighter I Certification.
• $85 tuition + $10 material fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9119
    • Starts:  Monday, May at 6 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesday, May 6, 8, & 13, 6-10 p.m.

 

• Driver/Operator – Aerial Certification
  • $200.00 Tuition
  • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by posted deadline.
  • Application and exam requirements available HERE  
  • Candidate is responsible for proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate candidate departments; signed letter from associate candidate department permitting use of apparatus is required.
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  N/A
    • Starts:  Sunday, May 19, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
    • Sunday, May 19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Application Deadline is Friday, May 3 by 4 p.m. at the PSTC.

 

• UPDATED PROGRAM:  
• Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Skills Preparation with Rural Water Movement Review
• Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: ELIS or IST & minimum age of 18+. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).  
• $85 Tuition + $10 material fee
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9121
    • Starts:  Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, May 7, 9, 14, & 16, 6-10 p.m.

 

• Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Certification Exam
  • $200.00 Tuition
  • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by posted deadline.
  • Application and exam requirements available HERE
  • Candidate is responsible for proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate candidate departments; signed letter from associate candidate department permitting use of apparatus is required.
  • Spring PSTC
    
    • Class ID:  N/A
    • Start:  Saturday, May 18, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
    • Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Registration Deadline is Friday, May 3 by 4 p.m. at the PSTC.

• Introduction to Fire Officership (INFO)
• To provide students with an overview of the skills necessary to effectively manage volunteer and career fire organizations. Introduction to Fire Officership will give the student a basic overview of company officer responsibilities, personnel issues, their role in fire ground operations, and the development of a sound and effective administrative and fire ground organizational structure.  Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & ELIF OR Equivalent. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).
• $50 tuition
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9123
    • Starts:  January 6 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, January 6 & 7, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

• Fire Officer I (Westmoreland Exclusive)
• A course for every current or future officer.  Company officers face daunting challenges: from firefighter safety to “refereeing” social conflicts in the station. The step from firefighter to officer is a big one; get some help with this course. People management, leadership, pre-planning, budgeting, personnel safety, fire investigations, training and incident command are covered. Don’t lead by the seat of your pants, discover some proven officership principles and tips to improve your command ability. The Fire Officer I certification exam is administered upon successful completion.  Course includes Fire Ground Strategy & Tactics, and Insurance Service Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification (PPC) program. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Firefighter II, & minimum age of 18+. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).
• $125 tuition + $10 material fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9124
    • Starts:  Wednesday, January 24 at 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday’s, January 24, 31 & February 7, & 28, 6-10 p.m., & Sunday, February 4, 11, & 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Fire Officer I Pro Board (Pro Board Only) via Bucks County Community College 
    • Application and exam requirements will be provided in class.
    • PLEASE NOTE PREREQUESTS ARE DIFFERENT FROM CLASS:  Prerequisite: NIMS, Haz. Mat. Ops., Firefighter II and Fire Service Instructor I, & minimum age of 18+.
    • $200 Tuition
    • Spring PSTC
      
      • Class ID:  N/A
      • Starts:  Sunday, March 24, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
      • Sunday, March 24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
      • Application Deadline is Monday, March 1

 

• New!
• Fireground Strategy & Tactics (Westmoreland Exclusive)
• Initial strategy and tactics for the fireground to include apparatus placement, use of attack and support hose lines, ventilation procedures, rescue operations, forcible entry operations and establishment of a command structure.  Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: ELIF or equivalent & minimum age of 18+.
• $85 tuition
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9125
    • Starts:  Saturday, January 13 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, Janurary 13 & 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Legal Aspects of the Fire Service (LAFS)                                                        
• To help individuals understand general legal ramifications of the Fire Department office as well as the general liability of the Fire Department relative to the home municipality. Description of Course: This is a must-have course for all emergency service personnel. In today's society we have become more vulnerable to litigation than ever before, as evidenced by the number of lawsuits filed in Pennsylvania against Fire and Ambulance Departments. There are Fire Departments and Ambulance Departments being sued in Pennsylvania. It is in your own personal best interest, and in the best interest of the municipality, that you plan to attend this seminar. The object of this course is to give you a working knowledge of the various statutes, case law decisions and ordinances that directly affect the operation of volunteer fire, rescue or ambulance organizations. The class is structured so as to help you understand the general legal ramifications of your office, as well as your fire department's basic operations. Decisions are made at the scene of an emergency, not only by officers but by non-officers as well, and these decisions will be subject to close scrutiny, if a lawsuit is ultimately filed by some unhappy third party. In this day and age, one must be able to protect oneself on the fire ground legally, as well as physically. Each individual enrolled should bring a copy of his Standard Operating Procedures, the department's By-laws, and the department's Constitution.Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom.  Prerequisites: Minimum age: 14 years old at start of course. Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 16, CEUs = 1.6.
• $85 Tuition
  • Spring PSTC
    
    • Class ID:  9131
    • Starts:  Saturday, February 10, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 

 

• Arson Detection for the First Responder - NFA (ADFR)                        
• Upon successful completion the student will be able to provide a clear definition of the role of initial responder organizations and to provide essential knowledge to enable them to recognize the potential of an intentionally set fire, preserve evidence, and properly report the information to appropriate officials. Description of Course: The course covers topics which fire suppression personnel must be familiar with in order to facilitate origin and cause determination and possible subsequent investigation of intentionally set fires.Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom.  Prerequisites: Minimum age: 14 years old at start of course.  Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 16, CEUs = 1.6.
• $85 Tuition
  • Spring PSTC
    
    • Class ID:  9132
    • Starts:  Saturday, February 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, February 17 & 18, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 

 

• Educational Methodologies for Local Level Instructors (EMLL)
• Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom & IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition (required). Prerequisite: minimum age of 18+, recommended experience with word processing and visual presentation software. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).
• $100 tuition + $10 material fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
  • Class ID:  9126
  • Starts:  Monday, March 4 at 6 p.m.
  • Monday & Wednesdays, March 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, & April 3 & 8 6-10 p.m.
• Instructor I Pro Board Written & Skills Exam (Pro Board Only) via Bucks County Community College
• Application and exam requirements will be provided in class.
  
  • $200 Tuition
  • Class ID:  N/A
  • Starts:   Sunday, April 14 Report Time 7:30 a.m.
  • Sunday, April 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Application Deadline is Monday, April 8

 

• Fire Command - Made Simple (Westmoreland Exclusive)                    
• This 8-hour program prsented by Chief Kim Houser, is designed to simply the fire command during an incident.  The progrm will focus on:  professional attitude and skills, ICS functions (situational awareness, roles/responsibilities, and radio use), and command and conrol practices. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 18 years old at start of course, and ELIF or EBM, and ICS 100 & 700. Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook. Course is a Non-PSFA CEU WCCC-Exclusive program. Total hours = 8, CEUs = 0.8.
• $45 Tuition
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9395
    • Starts:  Saturday, March 9 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday, March 9 at 8 a.m. – 4p.m.

 

• Cancer Prevention (Westmoreland Exclusive)                                          
• This 4-hour class will educate firefighters and EMS personnel about their increased risk of developing cancer; encourage actions and behaviors to reduce or prevent exposure to occupational cancer hazards: encourage healthy lifestyle choices to further reduce cancer risk: and provide information about resources available to firefighters, EMS personnel and their families following a cancer diagnosis.Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: minimum age of 14+.
• $35 Tuition
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9133
    • Starts:  Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m.
    • Thursday, March 14, 6-10 p.m.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9134
    • Starts:  Tuesday, November 12 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday, November 12, 6-10 p.m.

 

• Incident Safety Officer (NFA) (ISO)                                                                  
• Upon completion of this course, the Company Officer (CO) will have the basic foundation to utilize safety cues and function as the Safety Officer (SO) at an emergency incident. Description of Course: The Safety officers responsibilities fall into two clear cut categories: those associated with responding at the incident scene, and those associated with managing the day to day affairs of the department. The Incident Safety Officer (ISO) course is focused on the incident and the role the Safety Officer plays as part of the Command Staff. The target audience is Company Officers (CO) who are experienced in firefighter safety issues and are familiar with an Incident Command System, hazardous materials management, and related emergency operations. The program provides the student with the decision-making process and skills required to recognize unsafe acts and conditions and take appropriate corrective actions. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 18 years old at start of course, and NICS-FS or NICS-EMS or ICS and current training in the Haz-Mat First Responder Operations/Refresher level. Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 16, CEUs = 1.6.
• $85.00 Tuition
  • PSTC Spring
    • Class ID:   9129
    • Starts:  Saturday, March 16 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • PSTC Fall
    • Class ID:  9130
    • Starts:  Saturday, October 12 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Fire Inspector I Professional Certification (NFPA 1031) with Pro Board Exam                                                                                                            
• Westmoreland PSTC partnership with Bucks County Community College.  This is a basic course which involves research, interpretation of codes, implementing policy, testifying at legal proceedings, and creating forms and job aids, according to the NFPA job performance requirements for Fire Inspector 1. The course of instruction includes code enforcement inspections and analyses of new and existing structures and properties for construction, occupancy, fire protection, exposures, field verification of shop drawings, plans, and construction documents to ensure that they meet the intent of applicable codes and standards for fire and life safety. This course is tested to NFPA 1031 Standard, to the Fire Inspector 1 Level through the ProBoard. Successful completion of the program requires proficiency demonstration in written practical skills and a multiple-choice examination. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Age 18 and up, Hazardous Materials Awareness Professional Certification. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). PLEASE NOTE: Program is not eligible for PSTC “Exclusive Package.”
• $200.00 Tuition (includes Pro Board exam)
  • PSTC Spring
    • Class ID:   9472
    • Starts:  Friday, March 8 at 6 p.m.
    • Friday, March 8 & 15, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, March 9, 10, 16, & 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Exam at the end of class,
    • Application provided in class, contact director if challenging.

 

• Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 & 2 Professional Certification (NFPA 1035) with Pro Board Exam                                          
• This course is designed to provide the public educator with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully perform as a fire and life safety educator as addressed in NFPA 1035. For those who practice the multidiscipline profession of fire and life safety educator (including uniformed fire service personnel and other professionals), topics include fire behavior, community assessment, injury prevention and juvenile fire-setting. The student will also develop presentation skills and learn how to formulate public education programs. This course is tested to NFPA 1035 Standard, to the Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 & 2 Level through the Pro Board. Successful completion of the program requires proficiency demonstration in written practical skills and a multiple-choice examination. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:  IFSTA Fire and Life Safety Educator 3rd Edition, see page 24 for additional information, note-taking materials. COURSE PREREQUISITE: Age 18 and up, General knowledge of Fire and Life Safety **Each student will be required to obtain a textbook for this class. Individuals interested in the opportunity to become certified at the Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 & 2 level in accordance with NFPA 1035 may do so at the conclusion of the course. Total hours = 40, CEUs = 4 PLEASE NOTE: Program is not eligible for PSTC “Exclusive Package.”
• $200.00 Tuition (includes Pro Board exam) 
  
  • PSTC Spring
    • Class ID:   9473
    • Starts:  Friday, April 5 at 6 p.m.
    • Friday, April 5 & 12, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, April 6, 7, 13, & 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Exam at the end of class,
    • Application provided in class, contact director if challenging.

 

• Fire Service Instructor II (Westmoreland Exclusive)
• Course will provide instruction in lesson plan development, supervision of training evolutions, test item construction, supervisory and administrative duties and evaluations of instructors and class. There will be evening classroom sessions and homework. It is highly recommended that students utilize local lodging for this course.  This course will cover many of the competencies found in the Fire Instructor II level of NFPA 1041 including instructor evaluation, instructional development, high-hazard training supervision, classroom lecture presentation and program management validation. Participants will be provided an opportunity to certify after the conclusion of the course. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom and IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition (required). Prerequisites: 1041 Fire Instructor I certification or completion of the Educational Methodology for Local Level Instructors(s). Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition (required). Prerequisite: 1041 Fire Instructor I certification or completion of the Educational Methodology for Local Level Instructors(s). Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).
• $100 tuition + $10 material fee
  
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9127
    • Starts:  Monday, September 30 at 6 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesday, September 30, & October 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, & 30, 6-10 p.m.
  • Instructor II Certification Written Exam (Pro Board Only) via Bucks County Community College
    • Application and exam requirements will be provided in class. 
    • $200 Tuition
    • Class ID:  N/A
    • Starts:  Sunday, November 17, Report Time 7:30 a.m.
    • Sunday, November 17, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
    • Application Deadline is Friday, November 1 at 4 p.m.

• Fire Dynamics: - Practical Applications (Westmoreland Exclusive)
• This course will expand upon knowledge of fire dynamics as it relates to modern fire attack in residential structure fires. Specific topics will include fire spread via improper ventilation, flow path identification, and positive pressure ventilation. This course will be practically based with adequate time for multiple evolutions involving “doll house” type structures to show fire dynamics in a live fire setting. The basis of the course is currently completed UL/NIST research with further expansion of “real life” examples. Prerequisites: Fire Dynamics: Strategies and Tactics (FDST) or requisite knowledge of modern fire attack principles as per UL/NIST Research.  Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+, & ELEF or Equivalent.
• $35 tuition + $10 lab fee
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9135
    • Starts:  Tuesday, March 19 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday, March 19, 6-10 p.m.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9136
    • Starts:  Thursday, November 14, at 6 p.m.
    • Thursday, November 14, 6-10 p.m.

 

• Structural Burn Session (SBS) Night Burn
• This course will provide the student with a review and application of the techniques used in safe firefighting practices in an actual fire environment. Emphasis is placed on safety for both interior and exterior operations. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom, TOG, SCBA, & spare cylinder. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, ELIF with “Live Fire,” SBS, or Firefighter I. Minimum class size is twelve (12) and maximum class size is twentyfour (24).
• $175  tuition + $25 lab fee
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9137
    • Starts:  Monday, April 22 at 6 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesday, April 22 & 24, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, April 27, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
  • Fall Session
    • Class ID:  9138
    • Starts:  Monday, October 7 at 6 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesday, October 7 & 9, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, October 12, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.

 

• Forcible Entry (TFE)                                                                                                  
• Course Goal: Upon completing this course, the student shall be able to identify forcible entry situations, select appropriate tools/techniques, and execute quick, safe entry into a closed area. Description of Course: This course will provide the fire fighter with a better understanding of building construction as applies to forcible entry. Also covered will be opening techniques and the use of tools for safe, quick access to a structure. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 18 years old at start of course, and ELIF or EBM. Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook; helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles), and SCBA and spare cylinder required. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 16, CEUs = 1.6.
• $85 Tuition + $25 lab fee
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9477
    • Starts:  Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, April 23 & 25, 6-10 p.m., & Sunday, April 28, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Engine Company Operations (ECOP)                                                          
• 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. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 18 years old at start of course, and ELIF or EBM or FF I certification. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 18 years old at start of course, and ELIF or EBM or FF I certification. Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook; helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles), and SCBA and spare cylinder required. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 16, CEUs = 1.6 Minimum class size is twelve (12) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).
• $100 Tuition + $15 lab fee
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9388
    • Starts:  Saturday, October 5 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Modern Engine Company Operations (MECO)                                                
• NOT FOR THE T-SHIRT WEARING FIREFIGHTER!                                                
• This 32-hour course is designed for the firefighters to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to operate on a fire ground as a member of an engine company. Course is composed of 8-hours of lecture, 8-hours of drills, and 16-hours of “live fire” burns under various conditions and scenarios. Each “live fire” will be designed as roll-ins on an apparatus requiring all engine company operations on the fire ground to be completed. Students will be given the opportunity to develop officer leadership roles as well. Topics include: review of structural fire behavior, fire ground safety, hose line advancement and attack procedures, SCBA systems and practice, organized fire attack, forcible entry, and ground ladder handling. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 18 years old at start of course, and ELIF or EBM or FF I certification.  Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook, TOG, SCBA, & spare cylinder. Course is a Non-PSFA CEU program, but is being submitted to replace Structure I for PSFA Instructor requirements, and thus should be a PSFA based course by time of the class. Total hours = 32, CEUs = 3.2 Minimum class size is twelve (12) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).
• $200 Tuition + $25 lab fee
  • Fall PSTC
  • Class ID: 9396  
  • Starts:  Monday, October 14 at 6 p.m.
  • Monday & Wednesday, October 14 & 16, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, October 19, 20, & 26, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Truck Company Operations I (TRCO)                                                              
• 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.Prerequisites: Minimum age: 18 years old at start of course and ELIF or EBM. Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook; helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles), and SCBA and spare cylinder required. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 16, CEUs = 1.6
• $100 Tuition + $25 lab fee
  • Fall Session
    • Class ID:  9389
    • Starts:  Saturday, October 12 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

• HAZMAT Awareness Level (HMAJB)
• The primary target audience for this course are First Responders who will witness or discover a hazardous substance/materials release. Students will be trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. They shall have sufficient training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency to understand what hazardous substances are, the risks, potential outcomes, the ability to recognize and identify their presence, their role including site security, safe scene management and how to use the Emergency Response Guidebook during a hazardous materials/WMD emergency.  Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).
• $35 tuition
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9139
    • Starts:  Thursday, January 11 at 6 p.m.
    • Thursday, January 11, 6-10 p.m.
    • Saturday, January 13 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
  • Spring Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9140
    • Starts:  Wednesday, January 10 at 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday, January 10, 6-10 p.m.
    • Sunday, January 14 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Monroeville PSTC
  • Summer PSTC
    • Class ID:  9141
    • Starts: Tuesday, June 18 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday, June 18, 6 – 10 p.m.
    • No exam offered with summer program
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9142
    • Starts:  Thursday, September 12 at 6 p.m.
    • Thursday, September 12, 6-10 p.m.
    • Saturday, September 14 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
  • Fall Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9143
    • Starts:  Wednesday, September 11 at 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday, September 11, 6-10 p.m.
    • Sunday, September 15 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Monroeville PSTC

 

• Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA) Pro Board / IFSAC Certification Exam
• Completed Application is due at time of exam.
• Application and exam requirements available at HERE
• $50.00 tuition
• Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+, completed application with current PSFA approved HMA or higher certificate of training.
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9144
    • Starts:  Saturday, January 13 at 9 a.m.
    • Saturday, January 13 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
  • Spring Murrysville Center at Monroeville PSTC
    • Class ID:  9145
    • Starts:  Sunday, January 14 at 9 a.m.
    • Sunday, January 14 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Monroeville PSTC, Monroeville PSTC, 2465 Johnston Road, Monroeville, PA 15146
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9146
    • Starts:  Saturday, September 14 at 9 a.m.
    • Saturday, September 14 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
  • Fall Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9147
    • Starts:  Sunday, September 15 at 9 a.m.
    • Sunday, September 15 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Monroeville PSTC

 

• HAZMAT Operations Level (HMOJB)
• This class provides training for first responders that respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property and the environment. Personnel are trained to respond in a defensive fashion to contain the release from a safe distance, to keep it from spreading and prevent exposures. They must understand basic hazard and risk assessment, how to select and use proper personnel protective equipment, basic hazardous materials terms, basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and PPE available, basic decontamination procedures and termination procedures.  Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom, TOG, SCBA, & spare cylinder. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 16+. ConEd Available. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (30).
• $115 tuition + $10 lab fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9148
    • Starts:  Saturday, February 17 at 8 a.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, February 20 & 22, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, February 17 & 18, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9149
    • Starts:  Tuesday, October 15 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, October 15 & 17, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO) Pro Board / IFSAC Certification Exam Prep                                                                                   
• Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, TOG, SCBA, & spare cylinder. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 16+, current HMO or R certificate of completion and HMA Pro Board Certification.
• $FREE Tuition for PSTC Essential Students, Non-PSTC Essential students $35.00 Tuition.  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9150
    • Starts:  Saturday, April 27 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9151
    • Starts:  Sunday, November 17 at 8 a.m.
    • Sunday, November 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO) Pro Board / IFSAC Certification Exam                                                                                            
• Application and exam requirements available HERE
• $FREE Tuition for PSTC Essential Students and $200.00 for non-PSTC Essential Students
• Prerequisite: Minimum age of 16+, completed application with current PSFA approved HMA Pro Board certificate of training.
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  N/A
    • Sunday, May 5, Report Time 7:30 a.m.
    • Application Deadline is Saturday, April 27 by noon.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  N/A
    • Sunday, November 24, Report Time 7:30 a.m.
    • Application Deadline is Sunday, November 17 by noon.

 

• HAZMAT Operations Level Refresher (HMORJB)
• The primary target audiences for this refresher course are First Responders who have taken a Hazardous Materials Operations Level 472 course. The student will review previous learned information and skills associated with NFPA 472 Chapter 5 Competencies for the First Responder at the Operational Level, and 29CFR1910.120 OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, (HAZWOPER), First Responder Operations Level. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, & TOG, SCBA & spare cylinder. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 16+, & HMO/R. EMS ConEd available. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).
• $45 tuition + $10 lab fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9181
    • Starts:  Saturday, April 13 at 9 a.m.
    • Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9182
    • Starts:  Saturday, November 23 at 9 a.m.
    • Saturday, November 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

PENNSYLVANIA ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTING

• Pennsylvania Entry Level firefighting is comprised of seven different modules. Completion of all modules provides for the basis of more advanced training.
• Classes must be completed in order. Essentials of Fire Fighting, Seventh Edition by International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) is required.
• A FREE skill booklet is provided. Students must provide a full set of turnout gear and a 20 ft. piece of rope (min. 7/16” dia.).
• Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of each course. Junior firefighters (14+) may attend the first three courses.
• Minimum age for Interior Firefighter is 17+ at the onset of the class.
• Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (30).
•  Essentials of Firefighting Books are available for rent at $10 per student per semester – limited quantities available.

Essentials Series Quick Glance per Location:

• See individual course description below for requirements and cost.
  
  • PSTC Spring:
    • ELIS, starts:  Tuesday, January 2 at 6 p.m.
    • HMA, starts:  Thursday, January 11 at 6 p.m.
    • ELFG, starts:  Tuesday, January 16 at 6 p.m.
    • ELEF, starts:  Tuesday, January 30 at 6 p.m.
    • HMO, starts:  Saturday, February 17 at 8 a.m.
    • ELIF, starts:  Saturday, February 24 at 8 a.m.
  • Murrysville Spring:
    • ELIS, starts: Wednesday, January 3 at 6 p.m.
    • HMA, starts:  Wednesday, January 10 at 6 p.m.
    • ELFG, starts:  Monday, January 15 at 6 p.m.
    • ELEF, starts:  Monday, January 29 at 6 p.m.
    • HMO, starts:  Saturday, February 17 at 8 a.m. at WCCC-PSTC
    • ELIF, starts:  Sunday, February 25, 8 a.m.
  • PSTC Summer:
    • ELIS, starts:  Tuesday, June 4 at 6 p.m.
    • HMA, starts: Tuesday, June 18 at 6 p.m.
    • ELFG, starts:  Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m.
    • ELEF, starts:  Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m.
  • PSTC Fall:
    • ELIS, starts:  Tuesday, September 3 at 6 p.m.
    • HMA, starts:  Thursday, September 12 at 6 p.m.
    • ELFG, starts:  Tuesday, September 17 at 6 p.m.
    • ELEF, starts:  Tuesday, October 1 at 8 a.m.
    • HMO, starts:  Tuesday, October 15 at 6 p.m.
    • ELIF, starts:  Tuesday, October 22 at 6 p.m.
  • Murrysville Fall:
    • ELIS, starts:  Wednesday, September 4 at 6 p.m.
    • HMA, starts:  Wednesday, September 11 at 6 p.m.
    • ELFG, starts:  Monday, September 16 at 6 p.m.
    • ELEF, starts:  Monday, September 30 at 8 a.m.
    • HMO, starts:  Tuesday, October 15 at 6 p.m. at WCCC-PSTC
    • ELIF, starts:  Wednesday, October 23 at 6 p.m.

 

• Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) with CPR/First Aid
• This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to basic information including an overview of the fire service, fire service organization, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, tools and emergency lighting, and backing apparatus. In addition, the student will complete American Heart Association (AHA) First Aid & CPR. This is the first of five levels (courses) in the curriculum. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 7th Edition & TOG. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14
• $95 tuition + $25 material Fee (AHA cards)
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9183
    • Starts:  Tuesday, January 2 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, January 2, 4, & 9, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, January 6, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Spring Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9185
    • Starts: Wednesday, January 3 at 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday, January 3, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, January 6 & 7, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    • PLEASE NOTE:  Saturday & Sunday, January 6 & 7 at Monroeville PSTC, 2465 Johnston Road, Monroeville, PA 15146
  • Summer PSTC
    • Class ID:  9184
    • CPR not included in Summer Program, $65.00 Tuition
    • Starts:  Tuesday, June 4 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, June 4, 6, 11, & 13, 6-10 p.m.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9186
    • Starts:  Tuesday, September 3 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, September 3, 5, & 10, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, September 7, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Fall Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9187
    • Starts:  Wednesday, September 4 at 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday, September 4, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, September 7 & 8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    • PLEASE NOTE:  Saturday & Sunday, September 7 & 8 at Monroeville PSTC, 2465 Johnston Road, Monroeville, PA 15146

 

• HAZMAT Awareness Level (HMAJB)
• See Hazardous Materials Section for full course description & requirements.
• $35 tuition
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9139
    • Starts:  Thursday, January 11 at 6 p.m.
    • Thursday, January 11, 6-10 p.m.
    • Saturday, January 13 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
  • Spring Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9140
    • Starts:  Wednesday, January 10 at 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday, January 10, 6-10 p.m.
    • Sunday, January 14 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Monroeville PSTC
  • Summer PSTC
    • Class ID:  9141
    • Starts: Tuesday, June 18 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday, June 18, 6 – 10 p.m. 
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9142
    • Starts:  Thursday, September 12 at 6 p.m.
    • Thursday, September 12, 6-10 p.m.
    • Saturday, September 14 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
  • Fall Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9143
    • Starts:  Wednesday, September 11 at 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday, September 11, 6-10 p.m.
    • Sunday, September 15 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Monroeville PSTC

 

• Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA) Pro Board / IFSAC Certification Exam
• Completed Application is due at time of exam.
• Application and exam requirements available HERE
• $35.00 tuition
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9144
    • Starts:  Saturday, January 13 at 9 a.m.
    • Saturday, January 13 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
  • Spring Murrysville Center at Monroeville PSTC
    • Class ID:  9145
    • Starts:  Sunday, January 14 at 9 a.m.
    • Sunday, January 14 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Monroeville PSTC, Monroeville PSTC, 2465 Johnston Road, Monroeville, PA 15146
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9146
    • Starts:  Saturday, September 14 at 9 a.m.
    • Saturday, September 14 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
  • Fall Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9147
    • Starts:  Sunday, September 15 at 9 a.m.
    • Sunday, September 15 HMA Exam Prep (9-11 a.m.) and Exam Available (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Monroeville PSTC

 

• Fireground Support (ELFG)
• This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operation including fire behavior, building construction-structural collapse, fire hose, water supply, communications, ropes and knots, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). This is the second of five levels (courses) in the curriculum. Upon successful completion an entry level firefighter shall be able to identify and utilize basic knowledge, skill, and abilities as they relate to fire ground operations. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition, TOG & SCBA. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+, ELIS, & current approved PSFA HMA or higher.
• $135 tuition
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9188
    • Starts:  Tuesday, January 16 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, January 16, 18, 23, 25, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, January 20 & 27, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Spring Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9191
    • Starts:  Monday, January 15 at 6 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesday, January 15, 17, 22, 24, 6-10 p.m., & Sunday, January 21 & 28, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    • PLEASE NOTE:  Sunday, January 21 & 28 at Monroeville PSTC, 2465 Johnston Road, Monroeville, PA 15146
  • Summer PSTC
    • Class ID:  9189
    • Starts:  Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, June 20, 25, 27, & July 2, 9, 11, 16, & 18, 6-10 p.m.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9190
    • Starts:  Tuesday, September 17 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, September 17, 19, 24, 26, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, September 22 & 24, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Fall Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9192
    • Starts:  Monday, September 16 at 6 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesday, September 16, 18, 23, & 25, 6-10 p.m., & Sunday, September 22 & 29, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    • PLEASE NOTE:  Sunday, September 22 & 29 at Monroeville PSTC, 2465 Johnston Road, Monroeville, PA 15146

 

• Exterior Firefighter (ELEF)
• This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operation including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), fire behavior, building construction, fire extinguishers, forcible entry, ladders, and fire streams/hose line advancement. This is the third of five levels (courses) in the curriculum. Upon successful completion an entry level firefighter shall be able to identify and utilize basic knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to exterior fire ground operations. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition & TOG, SCBA, & spare cylinder. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+, ELFG, NIMS 700, & ICS 100.
• $185 tuition + $20 lab fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9193
    • Starts:  Tuesday, January 30 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, January 30, & February 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, February 3, & 10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Spring Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9197
    • Starts:  Monday, January 29 at 6 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesday, January 29, 31, & February 5, 7, 12, & 14, 6-10 p.m., & Sunday, February 4, & 11, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    • PLEASE NOTE:  & Sunday, February 4, & 11 at Monroeville PSTC, 2465 Johnston Road, Monroeville, PA 15146
  • Summer PSTC
    • Class ID:  9194
    • Starts:  Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, July 23, 25, & 30 & August 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 6-10 p.m.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9196
    • Starts:  Tuesday, October 1 at 8 a.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, October 1, 3, 8, & 10, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, October 5, 12, & 13, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Fall Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9198
    • Starts:  Monday, September 30 at 8 a.m.
    • Monday & Wednesday, September 30, & October 2, 7, & 9, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, October 6, 12, & 13, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    • PLEASE NOTE:  & Saturday & Sunday, October 6, 12, & 13 at Monroeville PSTC, 2465 Johnston Road, Monroeville, PA 15146

 

• HAZMAT Operations Level (HMOJB)
• See Hazardous Materials Section for full course description & requirements.
• $125 tuition + $10 lab fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9148
    • Starts:  Saturday, February 17 at 8 a.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, February 20 & 22, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, February 17 & 18, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9149
    • Starts:  Tuesday, October 15 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, October 15 & 17, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Interior Firefighter (ELIF)
• The final class for entry level firefighters is for those persons that want to do live, interior fire suppression with SCBA. Self-contained breathing apparatus, nozzles and fire streams, rescue, ventilation, fire suppression, salvage and overhaul, firefighter survival and a live fire exercise are included. Satisfactory completion of a written exam required to receive a certificate. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition, TOG, SCBA, & spare cylinder. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 17+, ELEF, & current PSFA approved HMO/R.
• $200 tuition + $30 lab fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9199
    • Starts:  Saturday, February 24 at 8 a.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursdays, February 27, 29, March 5, 12, 14, 19, & 21 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, February 24, March 2, 9, & 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Spring Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9201
    • Starts:  Sunday, February 25, 8 a.m. (Will start at Murrysville PSTC)
    • Monday & Wednesday, & Thursday, February 26, 28, March 4, 11, 14, 19, & 21, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, February 25, March 3, 10, & 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • PLEASE NOTE:  All Sundays unless otherwise indicated will be at Monroeville PSTC, 2465 Johnston Road, Monroeville, PA 15146.  In addition, March 14, 19, 21 & 23 will be at Westmoreland PSTC, 65 public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA  15479
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID: 9200
    • Starts:  Starts:  Tuesday, October 22 at 6 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesday, October 22, 24, 29, 31, November 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, & 21 6-10 p.m., & Saturday October 26, November 9 & 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 
  • Fall Murrysville Center
    • Class ID:  9337
    • Starts:  Wednesday, October 23 at 6 p.m.
    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, October 23, 28, 30, November 4, 6, 12, 14, 18, & 21 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, October 27, November 10, & 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 
    • PLEASE NOTE:  All Sundays unless otherwise indicated will be at Monroeville PSTC, 2465 Johnston Road, Monroeville, PA 15146.  In addition, November 14, 21, & 23 will be at Westmoreland PSTC, 65 public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA  15479

 

• Firefighter I Preparation (Westmoreland Exclusive)
• See Certification Preparation Section for full course description & requirements. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (30).
• $150 tuition + $25 lab fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9338
    • Starts:  Tuesday, March 26 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, March 26, 28, April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, & 18, 6-10 p.m.
      
      • Exam Scheduled for Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20; Written Exam:  Friday, April 19 with report time of 6:30 p.m.,
      • Skills Exam:  Saturday, April 20 with report time of 7:30 a.m.
      • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, April 5 by 4 p.m.
      • Application available HERE
  • Fall PSTC
  • Class ID:  9339
  • Starts:  Monday, November 25 at 6 p.m.
  • Monday & Wednesday, November 25, 27, December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, & 18 6-10 p.m.
    
    • Exam Scheduled for Friday & Saturday, December 20 & 21:Written Exam:  Friday, December 20 with report time of 6:30 p.m.,
    • Skills Exam:  Saturday, December 21 with report time of 7:30 a.m.
    • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, December 6 by 4 p.m.
    • Application available HERE

Spring 2024 Series

• Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness (NVR-A)
• See Rescue Section for full course description & requirements.
• Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twentyfour (24).
• $125 tuition + $35 lab fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9340
    • Starts:  Tuesday, March 19 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, March 19, & 21 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
       
• Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations (NVR-O)
• See Rescue Section for full course description & requirements.
• Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twentyfour (24).
• $125 tuition + $35 lab fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9351
    • Starts:  Thursday, April 4, 6-10 p.m.
    • Thursday, April 4, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Firefighter II Skills Preparation (Westmoreland Exclusive)
• See Certification Preparation Section for full course description & requirements. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (30).
• $115 tuition + $15 lab fee.
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9369
    • Starts:  Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. (Application Package Night)
    • Monday & Wednesday, March 13, & April 8, 10, 15, & 17, 6-10 p.m.
    • Exam Scheduled for Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20Written Exam:  Friday, April 19 with report time of 6:30 p.m.,
    • Skills Exam:  Saturday, April 20 with report time of 7:30 a.m.
    • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, April 5 by 4 p.m.
    • Application available at HERE

 

• HAZMAT Operations Level Refresher (HMORJB)
• See Hazardous Materials Section for full course description & requirements.
• $45 tuition + $10 lab fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9181
    • Starts:  Saturday, April 13 at 9 a.m.
    • Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

Fall 2024 Series

PLEASE READ:  The Pennsylvania State Fire academy is changing the vehicle rescue series in the fall of 2024 and going from a 44-hour program to a 60-hour program.  The new series will be Vehicle/Machinery Rescue – Awareness (16-hrs), Operations (28-hrs), & Technician (16-hrs) level.  This new program is to include, but not confirmed at this time to include two (2) different certification versions 1) Department of Health Technician (currently offered) and/or Pro Board Certification for Vehicle/Machinery Rescue I. Please Note – we have not received all the information at this time, and the fall schedule and title is subject to change when the final version is released.  We have requested to pilot the Pro Board certification in the fall as well, but no guarantees can be made due to multiple training facilities requesting this certification at one time.  For those completing the PSTC series, the new piloted Pro board will be provided for free at this time, except for material fees.  Material fees have yet to be determined at this time.

• Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness (2024 NVR-A ver.)
  • Class ID:  9372
  • $125 Tuition + $35 lab fee
  • Starts:  Sunday, October 27 at 8 a.m.
  • Sunday, October 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., & Monday, & Wednesday, October 28 & 30, 6-10 p.m.
• Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations (2024 NVR-O ver.)
  • Class ID:  9375
  • $150 Tuition + $35 lab fee
  • Starts:  Monday, November 4 at 6 p.m.
  • Monday & Wednesday, November 4, 6, & 11, 6-10 p.m. & Saturday & Sunday, November 9 & 10, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician (2024 NVR-T ver.)
  • Class ID:  9376
  • $125 Tuition + $35 lab fee
  • Starts:  Saturday, November 16 at 8 a.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday, November 16 & 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Firefighter II Skills Preparation (Westmoreland Exclusive)                       
• See Certification Preparation Section for full course description & requirements. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (30).
• $115 Tuition + $15 lab fee.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9378
    • Starts:  Tuesday, October 22 at 6 p.m. (Application Package Night)
    • Tuesday’s October 22, November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 6-10 p.m.
      • Exam Scheduled for Friday & Saturday, December 20 & 21:
      • Written Exam:  Friday, December 20 with report time of 6:30 p.m.,
      • Skills Exam:  Saturday, December 21 with report time of 7:30 a.m.
      • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, December 6 by 4 p.m.
      • Application available HERE

 

• HAZMAT Operations Level Refresher (HMORJB)                                        
• See Hazardous Materials Section for full course description & requirements. $45 Tuition + $10 lab fee
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9182
    • Starts:  Saturday, November 23 at 9 a.m.
    • Saturday, November 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Water Rescue:

• Water Rescue for the First Responder Awareness Level – NFPA 1670 Awareness Level                                                                                                
• Course Goal: To familiarize the rescuer with the proper procedures used in water rescue. Description of Course: This classroom course is for anyone who may respond to a water emergency. Topics include scene assessment, activation of the emergency response system, evaluation of potential and existing water hazards, scene management, rescue vs recovery, and personal safety measures.  Prerequisites: Minimum age: 14 years old at start of course. Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 4, CEUs = 0.4.
• $35 Tuition
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9394
    • Starts:  Wednesday, February 28 at 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday, February 28, 6-10 p.m.

Technical Rescue:

• Structure Collapse I (SCOA)
• This course is designed to familiarize students with operations at the scene of a structure collapse so they may be able to function at the initial stages of a structural collapse operation, identify and magnitude hazards, recognize the need for assistance, and perform as an integral part of the overall operation once technical rescue teams are on site. Description of Course: This course gives the first responder the knowledge necessary to function effectively during the initial stages of a structural collapse incident. Assessing the magnitude of the situation, utilization of available resources, as well as personnel safety are highly stressed. Information necessary for first responders to integrate effectively with specialized collapse rescue teams is also provided.  Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+, & ELIS. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).
• $35 tuition
  • PSTC Spring
    • Class ID:  9379
    • Starts:  Thursday, April 11 at 6 p.m.
    • Thursday, April 11, 6-10 p.m.

 

• Structure Collapse II (SCOF)
• Course Goal: This course is designed to teach students the skills necessary to perform at the operational level at structural collapse incidents involving light frame and heavy wall structures. Description of Course: This course gives fire department and rescue personnel the knowledge and skills · necessary to operate effectively at incidents involving the collapse of light frame and heavy wall structures. Students are given extensive hands on instruction in structure assessment, emergency shoring and stabilization, breaching building materials and patient packaging and extrication.  Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom, & PPE. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & PSFA Confined Space Rescue (CSR) or Building Construction: Non-Combustible & Fire Resistive (BCN) or Building Construction: Wood and Ordinary (BCP) & SCOA. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).
• $85 tuition +$50 lab fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9380
    • Starts:  Saturday April 13 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Trench Rescue Operations (TRRE)                                                                
•  Course Goal: To provide the students with the knowledge and skills necessary for them to safely and effectively participate in a trench rescue evolution. Description of Course: This course will introduce the student to the knowledges 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 Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, & PPE. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & ELIS or ITS or equivalent discipline-specific training in occupational safety. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).  
• $100 Tuition + $25 lab fee.
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9381
    • Starts:  Saturday April 20 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Advanced Structure Collapse (Westmoreland Exclusive)                  
• This course is designed to teach students advanced skills necessary to perform technical level structural collapse operations at incidents involving heavy wall structures. Description of Course: This course gives rescue personnel the knowledge and skills to breach/break concrete, oxy/acetylene steel cutting advanced shoring, search cam and DELSAR seismic patient location as well as confined space shoring. Students are given extensive hands on instruction in structure assessment, emergency shoring and stabilization, breaching building materials and patient packaging and extrication. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, & PPE. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & PSFA SCOF. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).  
• $150 Tuition +$150 lab fee
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9382
    • Starts:  Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, April 30 & May 2, 6-10 p.m. & Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

Rope Rescue:

• Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue (ROBR)                                          
• Prerequisites: Minimum age: 14 years old at start of course, and ELIS. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Notebook, pen or pencil, helmet with chin strap, clean leather gloves and work or hiking type boots. Students will also need a 15-foot section of rope and 15-foot piece of 1-inch tubular webbing for knot practice. Turnout gear is not acceptable. Students may supply additional personal or department owned equipment, but all such equipment is subject to inspection and/or rejection by the instructors prior to use. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 16, CEUs = 1.6.
• $85 Tuition + $25 lab fee
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9393
    • Starts:  Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, May 7 & 9, 6-10 p.m. & Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

Spring/Summer Vehicle Rescue Series:

• Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness (NVR-A)
• This course will provide an awareness level of information and skills as it pertains to vehicle rescue incidents. Topics will include general vehicle rescue function/operation; incident management of the vehicle accident/rescue incident; vehicle anatomy, design, and construction; recognition and control of hazards relative to a vehicle accident/rescue incident; and the tools and equipment used at a vehicle accident/rescue incident. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, Jones & Bartlett, Vehicle Extrication – Level I & II: Principles and Practice, 1st Edition (required), & TOG or rescue PPE. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 16+ & current approved PSFA HMA or higher. Minimum of 12 students required. EMS ConEd Available. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).
• $125 tuition + $35 lab fee
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9340
    • Starts:  Tuesday, March 19 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, March 19, & 21 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations (NVR-O)
• This course will provide an operations level of information and skills as it pertains to vehicle rescue incidents. Topics will include: incident management; tools/equipment; vehicle anatomy/design; hazard control; patient access, care, and packaging; disentanglement; extrication and termination. Upon completion of the course, the student will be eligible to complete the PA Joint Rescue Program Basic Vehicle Rescue Examination. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, Jones & Bartlett, Vehicle Extrication – Level I & II: Principles and Practice, 1st Edition (required), & TOG or rescue PPE. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 16+, NVRA (must be less than a year old) & current approved PSFA HMA or higher. Minimum of 12 students required. EMS ConEd Available. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).
• $125 tuition + $35 lab fee
  
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9351
    • Starts:  Thursday, April 4, 6-10 p.m.
    • Thursday, April 4, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Pennsylvania Department of Health Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician Exam                                                                                                                
• $10.00 Tuition. *Non-PSTC candidates will be charged $20 Exam Fee, and must contact the Director two (2) weeks prior for proper course completion verification.  Must have completed NVR-A & O within 1-year. Students that have completed the PSTC series are automatically assumed to be attending, fee only assessed if candidate attends.
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  N/A
    • Starts:  Wednesday, April 10, Report Time of 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday, April 10, 6-8 p.m.

 

• Special Vehicle Rescue (DOH) (DHSV) Extended                          
• Prerequisites: Minimum age: 18 years old at start of course and NVRO or DHVR or BVRT or BVRC. Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook; and PPE. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 24, CEUs = 2.4.
• $125 Tuition + $35 lab fee
  • Summer PSTC
    • Class ID:  9397
    • Starts:  Tuesday, June 4, Report Time of 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Wednesday, June 4 & 6, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

Animal Rescue:

• Large Animal Rescue Awareness (LARA)                                                        
• This course provides the knowledge and understanding of skills and resources necessary to respond to a animal technical rescue
  (ATR) incident as a single incident, or as a component of large scale disaster involving large and small animal and human elements, and to do so in a safe and effective manner, with low impact on ongoing emergency services operations. 16 Hours, 1.6 CEUs, Student Requirements:  Note taking material, steel toe boots, hand and eye protection, & pants. Prerequisites: “PART Unit One:  ICS Review/CART’s Role”: 1-hour online training.
• $25 Tuition + $50 lab fee
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9474
    • Starts:  Saturday, May 18 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Large Animal Response (LAR)                                                                            
• LAR Awareness Level for First Responders: First Responders and CART members are continuously activated for incidents involving Large Animals.  This 2-day training will be focused on equine but can be adapted for other large animals apart from felines. We will review equine history, body language, vitals, cover the equipment used in LAR, techniques, and pre-incident planning. We will cover in-detail ropes and rigging used in LAR and placing the equipment on the animal. There will be hands-on exercises that will safely demonstrate the use of the equipment, and the following scenarios.  Catching a loose horse, a horse down in a stall, and a horse down in a trailer and a horse down in a ravine. This training is a prerequisite for Technical Large Animal Response (TLAR) Operations level.  16 Hours, 1.6 CEUs, Student Requirements:  Note taking material, steel toe boots, hand and eye protection, & pants. Prerequisites: “PART Unit One:  ICS Review/CART’s Role”: 1-hour online training.
• $25 Tuition + $50 lab fee
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9407
    • Starts:  Saturday, September 14 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Small Animal Rescue                                                                                          
• Introduction to Small Animal Rescue (SMAR): Our CART teams are being activated for more small animal rescues than ever before. How does Small Animal Rescue differ from Large Animal Rescue? Learn about some of the tools, equipment, PPE, the types of incidents. Oxygen Administration, Safety & Concerns: This class will also teach the application of oxygen for both people and animals.         Pet First Aid & CPR: Workshop will address the most common pet emergencies a First Responder may encounter. We will cover CPR & Rescue Breathing. smoke inhalation, burns, bleeding & wound care, assessing vitals, and other common medical emergencies. Dog Bite Prevention for First Responders: We will cover reading canine body language, what to do when you get to a scene with dogs, and how to protect yourself from a dog or pack attack.  Hands-On: Using Tools & Equipment: We will cover proper use of the catchpole, leash pole, Y-pole, snappy snare, throw net, traps, cat grabbers and other tools. Small Animals in Sticky Situations: Animals get themselves into some tricky situations that require our assistance. Learn about some situations you may encounter, when CART members can assist the animal and when they should call for expert help. Lost Pet Recovery: Learn how to help people recover their lost dog or cat after disasters, emergencies or just everyday lost pet situations. 14 Hours, 1.4 CEUsStudent Requirements:  Note taking material Prerequisites: “PART Unit One:  ICS Review/CART’s Role”: 1-hour online training and “NACA Field Services: Using Tools & Equipment”: 1-hour online training.
• $25 Tuition + $50 lab fee
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9406
    • Starts:  Saturday, October 26 at 8 a.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday, October 26 & 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

Fall 2024 Vehicle Rescue Series:

PLEASE NOTE:  The Pennsylvania State Fire academy is changing the vehicle rescue series in the fall of 2024 and going from a 44-hour program to a 60-hour program.  The new series will be Vehicle/Machinery Rescue – Awareness (16-hrs), Operations (28-hrs), & Technician (16-hrs) level.  This new program is to include, but not confirmed at this time to include two (2) different certification versions 1) Department of Health Technician (currently offered) and/or Pro Board Certification for Vehicle/Machinery Rescue I. Please Note – we have not received all the information at this time, and the fall schedule and title are subject to change when the final version is released.  We have requested to pilot the Pro Board certification in the fall as well, but no guarantees can be made due to multiple training facilities requesting this certification at one time.  For those completing the PSTC series, the new piloted Pro board will be provided for free at this time, except for material fees.  Material fees have yet to be determined at this time.

• Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness (2024 NVR-A ver.)
  • Class ID:  9372
  • $125 Tuition + $35 lab fee
  • Starts:  Sunday, October 27 at 8 a.m.
  • Sunday, October 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., & Monday, & Wednesday, October 28 & 30, 6-10 p.m.
• Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations (2024 NVR-O ver.)
  • Class ID:  9375
  • $150 Tuition + $35 lab fee
  • Starts:  Monday, November 4 at 8 a.m.
  • Monday & Wednesday, November 4, 6, & 11, 6-10 p.m & Saturday & Sunday, November 9, 10, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician (2024 NVR-T ver.)
  • Class ID:  9376
  • $125 Tuition + $35 lab fee
  • Starts:  Saturday, November 16 at 8 a.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday, November 16 & 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

• Pennsylvania Department of Health Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician Exam                                                                                                    
•  $10.00 Tuition. *Non-PSTC candidates will be charged $20 Exam Fee, and must contact the Director two (2) weeks prior for proper course completion verification.  
• Must have completed NVR-A & O within 1-year.
• Students that have completed the PSTC series are automatically assumed to be attending, fee only assessed if candidate attends.
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  N/A
    • Starts:  Wednesday, November 20, Report Time of 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday, November 20, 6-8 p.m.

 

• Tentative Pilot for Vehicle/Machinery Rescue I
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  N/A
    • $200 Tuition + $85 lab fee
    • Starts:  Friday, December 13, Report Time of 6 p.m.Written:  Friday, December 13, Report Time of 6 p.m.
    • Skills:  Saturday, December 14, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
    • Skills Overflow Day (if needed):  Sunday, December 15, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
    • Application Deadline:  November 22 by 4 p.m. at the PSTC
    • Anticipated Application for Pilot Exam available HERE

• Driver/Operator - Aerial Apparatus Preparation
• Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite:  Minimum age of 18+, & Firefighter I Certification. 
• $85 Tuition + $10 material fee
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9119
    • Starts:  Monday, May at 6 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesday, May 6, 8, & 13, 6-10 p.m.
      • Driver/Operator – Aerial Certification
      • Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website.
      • $200.00 Tuition
      • Candidate is responsible for proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate candidate departments; signed letter from associate candidate department permitting use of apparatus is required.
      • Class ID:  N/A
      • Starts:  Sunday, May 19, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
      • Sunday, May 19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
      • Application Deadline is Wednesday, May 8 by 4 p.m. at the PSTC
      • Application available HERE

 

• UPDATED PROGRAM:  
• Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Skills Preparation with Rural Water Movement Review
• Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: ELIS or IST & minimum age of 18+. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24).  $85 Tuition + $10 material fee
  • PSTC Spring
    • Class ID:  9121
    • Starts:  Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, May 7, 9, 14, & 16, 6-10 p.m.
      • Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Certification Exam
      • $175.00 Tuition
      • Candidate is responsible for proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate candidate departments; signed letter from associate candidate department permitting use of apparatus is required.
      • Class ID:  N/A
      • Start:  Saturday, May 18, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
      • Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
      • Registration Deadline is Friday, May 3 by 4 p.m. at the PSTC.
      • Application available HERE

 

• Driver/Operator – Pumper Skills Preparation 
• Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: PUOP & minimum age of 18+. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $85 Tuition + $10 material fee
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9110
    • Starts:  Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. 
    • Tuesday & Thursday, May 9, 14, & 16, 6-10 p.m. 
      • Driver/Operator – Pumper Certification
      • $200.00 Tuition
      • Class ID:  N/A
      • Start:  Saturday, May 18, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
      • Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
      • Application Deadline is Friday, May 10 by 4 p.m. at the PSTC.
      • Application available HERE
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9111
    • Starts:  Tuesday, October 24 at 6 p.m. 
    • Tuesday & Thursday, October 24, 29, & 31, 6-10 p.m. 
      • Driver/Operator – Pumper Certification
      • $200.00 Tuition
      • Class ID:  N/A
      • Start:  Saturday, November 2, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
      • Saturday, November 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
      • Application Deadline is Friday, October 25 by 4 p.m. at the PSTC.
      • Application available HERE

 

• Firefighter I Preparation (Westmoreland Exclusive)
• Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & ELIF with “Live Fire” or SBS, current approved PSFA HMO/R, all additional requirements for FF I exam per PSFA Certification Department. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (30). $150 Tuition + $25 lab fee
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9338
    • Starts:  Tuesday, March 26 at 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday & Thursday, March 26, 28, April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, & 18, 6-10 p.m.
      • Firefighter I Exam Scheduled for Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20:
        • Written Exam:  Friday, April 19 with report time of 6:30 p.m.,
        • Skills Exam:  Saturday, April 20 with report time of 7:30 a.m.
      • $225 Tuition
      • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, April 5 by 4 p.m.
      • Application available HERE
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9339
    • Starts:  Monday, November 25 at 6 p.m.
    • Monday & Wednesday, November 25, 27, December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, & 18 6-10 p.m.
      • Firefighter I Exam Scheduled for Friday & Saturday, December 20 & 21:
        • Written Exam:  Friday, December 20 with report time of 6:30 p.m.,
        • Skills Exam:  Saturday, December 21 with report time of 7:30 a.m.
      • $225 Tuition
      • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, December 6 by 4 p.m.
      • Application available HERE

 

• Firefighter II Skills Preparation (Westmoreland Exclusive)
• Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, & TOG/SCBA (not needed first night of class). Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & Firefighter I certification, all additional requirements for FF II exam per PSFA Certification Department. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (30). $115 Tuition + $15 lab fee. 
  • Spring PSTC
    • Class ID:  9369
    • Starts:  Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. (Application Package Night)
    • Monday & Wednesday, March 13, & April 8, 10, 15, & 17, 6-10 p.m.
      • Firefighter II Exam Scheduled for Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20;:
        • Written Exam:  Friday, April 19 with report time of 6:30 p.m.,
        • Skills Exam:  Saturday, April 20 with report time of 7:30 a.m.
      • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, April 5 by 4 p.m.
      • Application available HERE
  • Fall PSTC
    • Class ID:  9378
    • Starts:  Tuesday, October 22 at 6 p.m. (Application Package Night)
    • Tuesday’s October 22, November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 6-10 p.m.
      • Firefighter II Exam Scheduled for Friday & Saturday, December 20 & 21
        • Written Exam:  Friday, December 20 with report time of 6:30 p.m.,
        • Skills Exam:  Saturday, December 21 with report time of 7:30 a.m.
      • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, December 6 by 4 p.m.
      • Application available HERE

Professional Certification Program(s) are designed to recognize emergency service personnel that have demonstrated proficiency and an ability to do the job in accordance with nationally recognized peer-developed standards via the NFPA standards for Fire Service Professional Qualifications. An individual certified to one of the many levels offered will have demonstrated competency in the knowledge and skills required to perform at a particular fire service professional qualification level. Obtaining a certification will augment the professional competency of you and your department.

Please note application deadlines! Your completed application with required certificates of training AND payment must be received no later than 4 p.m. per the deadline dates to be considered! All prices for certification are based on required candidate to evaluator ratios. Additional costs may be applied based on number of candidates testing. Check should be written out to WCCC, with type of exam and your name in the memo. Application and payment MUST be sent to: 

• Marc Jackson, PSTC Director
• 65 Public Safety Drive
• Smithton, PA 15479

 

NO EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR HOLDING EXAM SPOT

Certification Retesting Policy

• Skills retesting for any PSFA Certification Exam during initial skills testing is NOT GUARANTEED nor REQUIRED and is subject to multiple conditions, to include, but not limited to: PSFA certification policy, weather, number of retests, and associated time related to associated retests.
• Typically, no retesting of skills is permitted after 4:30 p.m., but subject to review at the time of exam. 
• Written Retests can be scheduled at the PSTC based on both candidate and Test Site Coordinators availability. 
• Skill Retesting can be rescheduled when a regular skills exam is scheduled to run, and is subject to evaluators associated with scheduled exam being qualified to retest said skills and candidate size of scheduled exam. 
  • Private skills retest can be scheduled for a $250.00, but is subject to site availability and required staffing. Associated fee is to cover cost of staff required per PSFA.

 

• Pennsylvania State Fire Academy (PSFA) Professional Certification Programs:
  • Are both National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)

 

• Firefighter I Certification Exam – Spring
  • $225 Tuition
  • Exam Scheduled for Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20;
    • Written Exam:  Friday, April 19 with report time of 6:30 p.m.,
    • Skills Exam:  Saturday, April 20 with report time of 7:30 a.m.
  • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, April 5 by 4 p.m.
  • Application available HERE

 

• Firefighter II Certification Exam - Spring
  • $200 Tuition
  • Exam Scheduled for Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20;
    • Written Exam:  Friday, April 19 with report time of 6:30 p.m.,
    • Skills Exam:  Saturday, April 20 with report time of 7:30 a.m.
  • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, April 5 by 4 p.m.
  • Application available HERE

 

• Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Certification Exam
  • $200.00 Tuition
  • Candidate is responsible for proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate candidate departments; signed letter from associate candidate department permitting use of apparatus is required.
  • Class ID:  N/A
  • Start:  Saturday, May 18, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
  • Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Registration Deadline is Friday, May 3 by 4 p.m. at the PSTC.
  • Application available HERE

 

• Driver/Operator – Aerial Certification
  • Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website.
  • $200.00 Tuition
  • Candidate is responsible for proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate candidate departments; signed letter from associate candidate department permitting use of apparatus is required.
  • Class ID:  N/A
  • Starts:  Sunday, May 19, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
  • Sunday, May 19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Wednesday, May 8 by 4 p.m.
  • Application available at:  HERE

 

• Driver/Operator – Pumper Certification
  • $200.00 Tuition
  • Class ID:  N/A
  • Start:  Saturday, May 18, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
  • Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, May 10 by 4 p.m.
  • Application available HERE

 

• Driver/Operator – Pumper Certification
  • $200.00 Tuition
  • Class ID:  N/A
  • Start:  Saturday, November 2, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
  • Saturday, November 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, October 25 by 4 p.m.
  • Application available HERE

 

• Tentative Pilot for Vehicle/Machinery Rescue I
  • Class ID:  N/A
  • $200 Tuition + $85.00 Material Fee
  • Starts:  Friday, December 13, Report Time of 6 p.m.
  • Written:  Friday, December 13, Report Time of 6 p.m.
  • Skills:  Saturday, December 14, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
  • Skills Overflow Day (if needed):  Sunday, December 15, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
  • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by November 22 by 4 p.m.
  • Anticipated Application HERE

 

• Firefighter I - Fall
  • $225 Tuition
  • Exam Scheduled for Friday & Saturday, December 20 & 21; Written Exam:  Friday, December 20 with report time of 6:30 p.m., Skills Exam:  Saturday, December 21 with report time of 7:30 a.m.
  • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, December 6 by 4 p.m.
  • Application available HERE

 

• Firefighter II - Fall
  • $200 Tuition
  • Exam Scheduled for Friday & Saturday, December 20 & 21; Written Exam:  Friday, December 20 with report time of 6:30 p.m., Skills Exam:  Saturday, December 21 with report time of 7:30 a.m.
  • Registration/Spot for exam by submitting properly completed application to the PSTC by Friday, December 6 by 4 p.m.
  • Application available HERE

Bucks County Community College Pro Board Certifications

• Only National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board)
• $200 Tuition
• Application will be provided during class.
• If challenging exam, please contact PSTC Director for application

 

• Fire Officer I Pro Board (Pro Board Only)
  • Application and exam requirements will be provided in class.
  • PLEASE NOTE PREREQUESTS ARE DIFFERENT FROM CLASS:  Prerequisite: NIMS, Haz. Mat. Ops., Firefighter II and Fire Service Instructor I, & minimum age of 18+. $200 Tuition
  • Spring PSTC
  • Class ID:  N/A
  • Starts:  Sunday, March 24, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
  • Sunday, March 24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Application Deadline is Monday, March 1

 

• Instructor I Pro Board Written & Skills Exam (Pro Board Only)
  • Application and exam requirements will be provided in class. 
  • Spring PSTC
  • Class ID:  N/A
  • Starts:   Sunday, April 14 Report Time 7:30 a.m.
  • Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Application Deadline is Friday, April 21

 

• Instructor II Certification Written Exam (Pro Board Only)
  • Application and exam requirements will be provided in class.
  • Fall PSTC
  • Class ID:  N/A
  • Starts:  Sunday, November 17, Report Time 7:30 a.m.
  • Sunday, November 17, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Application Deadline is Friday, November 1 at 4 p.m.