2016 Fire Training
Course Calendar
Safely
2016 Fire Training Course Calendar
Senator John J. Shumaker
Public Safety Center HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College | One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110 | 717-780-2607
Leadership Team
Perry L. Pierich
Coordinator, Fire Training Unit
Andrew Dean
Administrative Office Specialist
Ron Givler
Coordinator, Facility Programs
Emanda Reiner
Administrative Office Specialist
Richard Lenker
Coordinator, Industrial and Corporate Safety Training
Sen. John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center
Fire Training Unit
One HACC Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-780-2607 or 717-780-1106
firetrng@hacc.edu
hacc.edu
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Entry-Level Fire Training Curriculum
The current Entry Level Fire Training Curriculum consists of five (5) separate levels (courses) of instruction, each a prerequisite for the
next level. The entry level fire training curriculum consists of a series of separate programs designed around NFPA 1001 – Standard for
Firefighter Professional Qualifications Firefighter I and Firefighter II level. The levels are:
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Level 1: Introduction to the Fire Service- ELIS – 16 hours
o Hazardous Materials Awareness – 4 hours
Level 2: Fire Ground Support - ELFG– 32 hours
o NIMS 700 and 100 (Available online)
Level 3: Exterior Firefighting- ELEF – 52 hours
o Hazardous Materials Operations – 24 hours
Level 4: Interior Firefighter- ELIF – 40 hours
Level 5: Advanced Firefighter- ELAF - 24 hours
Recently, some course topics and information have been added or relocated in this series. Returning students transitioning into these
courses will be updated accordingly during the course of the programs. There is no need for any additional make-up or transition sessions.
New students enrolling in the Introduction to Firefighting will be provided an “IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Department
Operations; Sixth Edition” as part of their tuition. Returning students must bring their own or purchase a new textbook for an
additional fee.
All students enrolling in the entry level programs should be capable of reading and writing at the minimum of an 8th grade level and
capable of moderate to strenuous physical activity. Successful completion of the programs will require students to demonstrate skill
proficiency in various tasks associated with being a firefighter as well as achieve a passing score of at least 70 percent on an end-of-class
exam. For additional information regarding prerequisites, required equipment and age restrictions, refer to the specific class descriptions.
There is no law in the commonwealth mandating entry-level fire training for fire service personnel.
Each fire department or company must decide which level of training its personnel should complete in order to be properly trained for the
assigned duties. The final decision on the level of training always remains with the fire department/company and its efforts.
When the first four (4) levels have been completed and the student meets all the required pre-requisites (including First Aid/CPR), he/she
should be prepared to participate in the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s (OSFC) Voluntary Fire Service Certification program for
national certification as a Firefighter I. The OSFC is the certifying agency within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State Fire
Academy is the administering agency for that certification. The previous levels are a prerequisite for the next level (course).
When the fifth (5th) level (course) is completed and the student meets all the required pre-requisite’s (including Basic Vehicle Rescue
Awareness and Operations), he/she should be prepared to participate in the OSFC Voluntary Fire Service Certification program for
national certification as a Firefighter II. The previous fire training levels (courses), Essentials of Firefighting, or nationally certified
Firefighter I are all acceptable prerequisites for the fifth level (course)- Advanced Firefighter (ELAF).
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Entry-Level Fire Training Curriculum
Level 1: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)
This 16 hour 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. This is
the first of five levels in the curriculum.
Minimum age: 14
Prerequisites: None
Required equipment: pen/pencil, notebook, supported reference material and skill book (must remain in possession of student until the
end of all levels), helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles).
*These courses are scheduled in January, June and September * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25.
Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness (PSFA-RIHM) (Prerequisite for Fire Ground Support)
This 4 hour course is designed for individuals likely to witness or discover a hazardous materials release and who have not been trained to
take any action beyond notifying proper authorities. This course satisfies OSHA’s “Hazwoper” (29 CFR 1910.120) training requirements
for firefighters, EMS personnel, and police who respond to potential HazMat incidents.
Minimum age: 14
Prerequisites: None
Required equipment: pen/pencil and note-taking material
*These courses are scheduled in January, February, June and September * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25.
Level 2: Fire ground Support (ELFG)
This 32 hour 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 in the curriculum.
Minimum age: 14
Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) and Hazardous Materials Awareness Course
Required equipment: pen/pencil, notebook, supported reference material and skill book (must remain in possession of student until the
end of all levels), helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles) and
SCBA.
*These courses are scheduled in January, February, June, and September * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25.
National Incident Management System (NIMS), an Introduction IS-700.a (Prerequisite for Exterior Firefighting)
This course introduces the student to the National Incident Management System (NIMS). It includes the need for NIMS, what NIMS is,
NIMS compliance and a basic overview of the role and functions of the National Integration Center (NIC).
Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS-100) IS-100.b (Prerequisite for Exterior Firefighting)
This course will discuss the need for a management system during major emergencies and disasters. The student will learn the basic
features of ICS: its application, organizational principles and elements, the incident commander and command staff functions, general
Staff functions, ICS facilities and functions, and ICS planning.
*Courses are available online through USFA/EMI at http://training.fema.gov/IS/Nims.asp
*These courses are offered online only.
Level 3: Exterior Firefighter (ELEF)
This 52 hour entry-level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operations including SCBA, fire behavior,
building construction, fire extinguishers and forcible entry, ladders, and fire streams/hose line advancement. This is the third of five levels
in the curriculum.
Minimum age: 14
Prerequisites: Fire ground Support (ELFG), NIMS 700 and ICS 100
Required equipment: pen/pencil, notebook, supported reference material and skill book (must remain in possession of student until the
end of all levels, helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles) and
SCBA.
*These courses are scheduled in March, June, July, and October * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Entry-Level Fire Training Curriculum
Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (PSFA – HMO) (Prerequisite for Interior Firefighting)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 21.5/ EMT 21.5/ ALS 21.5
This 24 hour course is designed to prepare students to respond to hazardous materials incidents and function at the operations
level in accordance with NFPA 472. Topics covered include: scene size-up, incident management, markings and labels,
containers and packaging, chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials, personal protective clothing, defensive spill
control activities, and emergency decontamination. State Fire Academy facial hair policy applies to individuals attending this
program.
Prerequisites: HazMat Awareness (PSFA-RIHM)
Minimum age: 14
Required equipment: Structural firefighting protective clothing and SCBA
*These courses are scheduled in April, July, October, and November * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Level 4: Interior Firefighting (ELIF)
This 48 hour entry-level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to interior fire ground operations including SCBA, search
and rescue procedures, firefighter survival, ventilation, utility and loss control, origin and cause and fire control (suppression).
This is the fourth of five levels in the curriculum.
Minimum age: 18
Prerequisites: Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) and Hazardous Materials Operations Course (HMO)
Required equipment: pen/pencil, notebook, supported reference material and skill book (must remain in possession of student until
the end of all levels), helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, protective eyewear (safety glasses or
goggles) and SCBA.
*These courses are scheduled in May, July, and December * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Level 5: Advanced Firefighter (ELAF)
This 24 hour entry-level course is designed to introduce seasoned firefighters to advanced fire ground operations including
building construction, fire safety surveys/fire and life presentation, generators, lighting equipment, technical rescue, fire protection
systems, service testing of hose, combustible gas and liquid fire control, foam, coordinating fire ground operations
communication, and advanced origin, cause an arson. This is the fifth of five levels (courses) in the curriculum.
Minimum age: 18
Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting w/ SBS and Firefighter I Certification.
Required equipment: pen/pencil, notebook, supported reference material and skill book (must remain in possession of student until
the end of all levels), helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, protective eyewear (safety glasses or
goggles) and SCBA.
*These courses are scheduled in April * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Certification Review and Preparation Programs
HACC Firefighter I Certification Review/Prep
This 16 hour course is designed to refresh knowledge of essential firefighting information and to hone essential firefighting skills acquired
through previous training. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be prepared to take and successfully complete
the knowledge and skills tests to attain certification as a NFPA 1001, Firefighter I.
Required equipment: Structural firefighters protective clothing, eye protection and SCBA
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in April & October * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
HACC Firefighter II Certification Review/Prep (*This is now replaced with the NEW Advanced Firefighter Course).
This 8 hour program is targeted to Firefighters certified to the Firefighter I level who wishes to refresh basic knowledge and skills in
preparation for taking the written and practical National Pro-Board exams for NFPA 1001 Firefighter II certification.
* Please see page 10 of the Calendar for more details.
*These courses are scheduled in October * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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NFPA1670: Vehicle Rescue Series
NFPA 1670: Vehicle Rescue—Awareness (NVRA)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: To Be Determined
This 24 hour course will provide awareness-level information and skills as it pertains to vehicle rescue incidents. Topics will include: general vehicle
rescue function/operation, incident management of the vehicle rescue scene, vehicle anatomy, design, and construction, recognition and control of
hazards relative to a vehicle accident and the tools and equipment used at a vehicle accident/rescue incident. Upon successful completion of this course,
the student will have the awareness-level knowledge and skills necessary to respond to and function at a vehicle accident/rescue incident in accordance
with NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.
Prerequisites: Hazardous Materials Awareness or higher level of Hazardous Materials training or certification with one (1) year of the
start of class.
Required equipment: pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom/field use, complete set of personal protective clothing to include:
helmet, gloves, footwear, and protective clothing per either NFPA 1951 or NFPA 1971. Eye (ANSI Z87.1) and hearing protection are
required.
Minimum age: 14
*These courses are scheduled in March, August and September * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
NFPA 1670: Vehicle Rescue—Operations (NVRO)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: To Be Determined
This 20 hour course will provide operations-level information and a skill 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. Additionally, this course will prepare the student to challenge the IFSAC/Pro-Board national certification as
a Vehicle Rescue Technician Level I in accordance with NFPA 1006-Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. Upon
successful completion of this course, the student will have the operations-level of knowledge and skills necessary to respond to and
function at a vehicle accident/rescue incident in accordance with NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search
and Rescue Incidents.
Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 by first day of class, Vehicle Rescue Awareness – NFPA 1670 (NVRA), PA State Fire Academy
approved or recognized Hazardous Materials Operations or higher-level of Hazardous Materials training or certification within one (1)
year of the start of the class.
Required equipment: pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom/field use, complete set of personal protective clothing to include
helmet, gloves, footwear, and protective clothing per either NFPA 1951 or NFPA 1971. Eye (ANSI Z87.1) and hearing protection are
required.
Minimum age: 18
*Students who complete NVR Awareness and Operations are eligible to test PA DOH Basic Vehicle Rescue Certification and/or Rescue
Technician-Vehicle Machinery Level I Certification
*These courses are scheduled in April, August and October * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
NFPA 1670:Vehicle Rescue—Technician (NVRT)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: To Be Determined
This 20 hour course is intended for personnel who have completed operations-level vehicle rescue training in accordance with NFPA
1670 – Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents. The program uses a combination of classroom
lecture, classroom practical skills, and integrated field practical exercises to train the student to function as an integral rescue team
member at a technician–level incident involving medium and heavy trucks, and buses. Upon completion of the course, the student will be
eligible to complete the PA Joint Rescue Program Special Vehicle Rescue examination. This course will also provide the student with the
knowledge and skills to complete IFSAC/Pro-Board Certification as an NFPA 1006 Vehicle Rescue Technician Level 2. Upon successful
completion of this course, the student will have technician-level knowledge and skills necessary to respond to and function a safely at a
vehicle accident/rescue incident in accordance with NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue
Incidents.
Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18 by first day of class, PA Basic Vehicle Rescue certification or Vehicle Rescue Operations – NFPA
1670 (NVRO) or IFSAC/Pro-Board certification as a Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician (1006-2003) or Vehicle and Machinery
Rescue Technician Level 1 (1006-2008) or Vehicle Rescue Technician Level I (current edition), PA State Fire Academy approved or
recognized Hazardous Materials Operations or higher-level of Hazardous Materials training or certification within one (1) year of the start
of the class, NIMS 700, ICS 100, ICS 200 and First Aid/CPR.
Required equipment: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom/field use, complete set of personal protective clothing to include
helmet, gloves, footwear, and protective clothing per either NFPA 1951 or NFPA 1971. Eye (ANSI Z87.1) and hearing protection are
required.
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in May, October * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
*Students who complete BVR Awareness; Operations; and Technician are eligible to test PA DOH Basic Vehicle Rescue Certification and/or
Rescue Technician- Vehicle Machinery Level II Certification
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Suggested Driver/Operator Training Pathway
Successful Completion of Prerequisite Courses and Certifications:
Valid Department of Transportation Drivers License*
NPFA 1001 - Firefighter I**
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Program
PA State Fire Academy – 16 hour Program
Pumper
Aerial
Mobile Water Supply Apparatus
Pump Operations I
Aerial Apparatus Operations
Rural Fire Ground
Water Movement
Pump Operations II
Aerial Apparatus
Operations Extended
Tanker Water Supply
NFPA 1002 – Driver/Operator Exams
Driver/Operator – Pumper
Driver/Operator – Aerial
Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Apparatus
* Candidates with a valid class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) without air brake restriction can submit
a copy of their license to satisfy certain portions of the certification skills exam.
** Firefighter I certification is not a required prerequisite for Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Apparatus
certification but is required for both Pumper and Aerial certification.
** Individuals wishing to complete certification must provide their own apparatus.
Driver/Operator Training Programs
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NOTE: HACC SPSC does not provide vehicles to students for these programs. Students must provide an emergency services vehicle in
order to complete the skills portion of these programs.
Aerial Apparatus Practices (PSFA-AELA)
This 16 hour program is designed to introduce students to the basic design and operation of fire service aerial devices. Topics covered
include: aerial apparatus design and safety, spotting and stabilizing, basic operation features, practical scenarios, maintenance and testing
procedures and use of elevated master streams. Departments are recommended to send multiple students and their departmental apparatus.
Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)
Required equipment: Structural Firefighting PPE, pen/pencil and note-taking material
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in November* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Program (PSFA-EVOC)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 16/ EMT 16/ ALS 16
This 16 hour course teaches firefighters and emergency responders to operate emergency vehicles in a safe manner. Course topics include:
defensive driving, emergency response, vehicle maintenance, vehicle laws and completion of a driver training obstacle course.
Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) or applicable EMS training/certification
Required equipment: pen/pencil and note-taking material. Students must provide an emergency vehicle (ambulance, utility, engine,
aerial) for use during practical driving course the second day of the program.
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in May and October* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Pump Operations I (PSFA –PUOP)
This 16 hour course is designed for those who may be beginning the operation of fire department pumps and those who wish to expand
their knowledge of fire service pumps and pumping operations. Topics include: principles of pumping, mechanical principles of pumping,
function and operation of the fire pump and its accessories, theory of drafting, operator maintenance of the pump, hydrant operations,
basic water systems and basic principles of discharge. Practical evolutions of pump operations will be utilized. Students must have
protective clothing. SCBA is not required. Departments are recommended to send multiple students and their departmental apparatus.
Prerequisites: Fireground Support (ELFG)
Required equipment: Structural Firefighters PPE
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in June* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Pump Operations II (PSFA-PUOA)
This 16 hour course is a continuation of Fire Service Pump Operations. This class will focus on the advanced skills for fire service pump
operation for those firefighters wishing to perfect their skill as a fire apparatus engineer or qualified pump operator. Topics include:
hydraulics, fire stream development by the pump operator including single lines, multiple lines, master streams and elevated streams. Also
included are standpipe operations, sprinkler systems, intake hydraulics, hydrant operations and drafting. Practical evolutions of the fire
pump operations will be utilized. Departments are recommended to send multiple students and their departmental apparatus.
Prerequisites: Pump Operations I
Required equipment: structural firefighter protective clothing
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in August * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Educational Methodology/Instructor Programs
NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I: Educational Methodology for Local Level Instructors (PSFA-EMLL)
This 40 hour course teaches the firefighter about adult learning, teaching techniques, preparation of instructional objectives and
development of lesson plans to meet those objectives. Various formats of audiovisual aids will be demonstrated and each student will
prepare and deliver at least one short teaching session on a fire-related topic. Successful completion of this course is required to become
an instructor, if you have no prior teaching experience.
Prerequisites: Interior Firefighting (ELIF) or equivalent and 5 years of experience in the fire service
Required Equipment: pen/penci, note-taking material and a personal computer
*These courses are scheduled in December * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Educational Methodology/Instructor Programs
NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II
This 32 hour course is designed to prepare students for certification at the Fire Instructor II level in accordance with the Job Performance
Requirements of NFPA 1041. Topics covered include: lesson plan design and development, instructional techniques, hazard/risk
assessment in the training environment, high hazard training safety plans, program budgeting, paperwork completion, instructor
performance evaluations, evaluation mechanism design and test item analysis. Target audience includes: personnel and instructors, who
have previously completed Educational Methodology through HACC.
Prerequisites: Interior Firefighting (ELIF) or equivalent and Fire Instructor I certification
Required equipment: pen/pencil, note-taking material and a personal computer
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in March * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Fire Inspector I Program
The objective of this course is to provide students with an in-depth review of the skills attendant to the duties of a Fire Inspector I job
performance requirements (JPR) of the National Fire Protection Association, 1031, Standard for Fire Professional Qualifications for Fire
Inspector and Plan Examiner. Major topics covered include: developing written correspondence, creating inspection checklists and forms,
processing permit application, process plan review application, testifying at legal proceedings, investigating complex complaint,
recommending policies and procedures for the delivery of inspection services, computing the occupant load of a multi-use building,
identifying the occupancy classification of mixed-used building, classify the type of construction in a new building, evaluate analyze the
egress elements of a building or portion of a building’s evaluate hazardous conditions involving equipment, processes, and operations,
evaluate emergency planning and preparedness procedures, verify fore flows for a site, verify code compliance for storage, handling, and
use flammable and combustible liquids and gases, evaluate code compliance for the storage, handling, and use of hazardous material,
determine the fire growth potential in a building or space, inspect emergency access for a site, classify the occupancy type, compute the
occupant load, filed verify the installation of a fire protection system, verify the egress elements that are provided, an field verify the
construction type of building or of a portion thereof. Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to receive Fire
Inspector I Certification through the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualification.
Prerequisites: Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness training or certification (need to be completed within one (1) year prior to
the last class session in order to be eligible for IFSAC/Pro-Board certification).
Required Equipment: pen/pencil and note-taking material
Minimum Age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in August * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Fire Suppression Programs
Fire Attack at Attic Fires
Fires that occur in attics or cocklofts are most often extremely dangerous situations for firefighters. This 8 hour program allows
firefighters to practice recognized techniques for combating fires in attics and cocklofts. Topics include: hose line selection, hose line
advancement techniques, water flow requirements, moving in, innovative firefighting techniques and the use of special nozzles. Emphasis
is placed on safety for all operations.
Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting and HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I
Required equipment: Structural Firefighting PPE with SCBA and spare cylinder
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in September* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Fire Suppression Programs
Fire Attack at Basement Fires
Fires that occur below grade, most often in basements or cellars, are extremely dangerous situations for firefighters. This 8 hour program
allows firefighters to practice recognized techniques for combating fires in common basements. Topics include: hose line selection, hose
line advancement techniques, water flow requirements, moving in, innovative firefighting techniques and the use of special nozzles.
Emphasis is placed on safety for both interior and exterior operations.
Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting and HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I
Required equipment: Structural Firefighting PPE with SCBA and spare cylinder
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in June and November* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Fire Dynamics: Fundamentals (FDF)
The 3 hour course provides the firefighter the basic knowledge to reinforce the evidence based research conducted by Underwriters
Laboratories (UL), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and other fire service
organizations. This course introduces new terminology related to fire dynamics, legacy verse modern fuel loads, new construction
techniques, flow paths, door control, and ventilation that all impact fire ground operations.
Prerequisites: Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) or equalivent
Required equipment: pen/pencil and note-taking material
Minimum age: 14
*These courses are scheduled in January, April, July and October* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Fire Dynamics: Strategy and Tactics (FDST)
This 3 hour course provides the firefighter the basic knowledge of strategy and tactics and how to apply the evidence based fire research
conducted by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms
(ATF) and other fire service organizations to fire ground operations. This course introduces new terminology related to fire dynamics,
ventilation, flow paths, door control, transitional fire attack, basement fires and new concepts for developing strategy and tactics.
Prerequisites: Fire Dynamics: Fundamentals (FDF)
Required equipment: pen/pencil and note-taking material
Minimum age: 14
*These courses are scheduled in January, April, July and October* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Flashover Recognition Training
This 8 hour course is designed to review fire dynamics as they relate to the fire growth/development in structures and permit students to
witness flashover conditions in a controlled environment so that they can better understand the key indicators of rapid fire
growth/flashover, risk- based decision making and the proper methods to limit the occurrence of flashover during interior firefighting
operations. The ultimate goal of this training is to increase firefighter awareness and overall safety.
Prerequisites: 18 years of age and successful completion of one of the following courses of instruction:
*Essentials of Firefighting
*Interior Firefighter
*Structural Burn Session (16 hour PA State Academy Course)
*Firefighter I Certification (IFSAC/Pro-Board) can also be used to meet the prerequisites listed above.
Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Equipment and SCBA
*These courses are scheduled in May, June and August * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Reading Smoke
This 4 hour class will emphasize that proper training and utilization of available resources for learning to read smoke will help to reduce
the number of firefighter deaths/injuries in Pennsylvania. Officers and firefighters need to develop their ability to read smoke conditions
in order to make safe and effective decisions on the fire ground. In this class students will be introduced to the techniques and “art” of
reading smoke and then view videos of actual fires and discuss these situations to be able to better understand how to read smoke.
Prerequisites: N/A
*These courses are scheduled in January, March, April and October* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Fire Suppression Programs
Structural Burn Session
Combining our always high-level of training with the element of Class “A” fuels has resulted in a truly realistic training experience. This
16 hour 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. Students need to bring full protective clothing and a
self-contained breathing apparatus. Students are also encouraged to bring a dry change of clothes and a spare SCBA cylinder. No facial
hair that will interfere with the seal of the SCBA face piece is allowed. Students must wear long pants and long sleeved shirts during all
live-fire exercises.
Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting and HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I
Required equipment: Structural Firefighting PPE with SCBA with spare cylinder
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in April, October* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Fire Officer Training Programs
Fire Officer I: Traditional Certification Course (48 hours)
This 48 hour program is designed to provide current and aspiring officers and officer candidates from career, volunteer, federal, and
combination fire service organizations with an educationally sound, objective-based course of instruction based on NFPA 1021- Standard
for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4, 2009 edition. This very intensive program requires students to actively participate
in the classroom in addition to submit numerous homework and out-of-class assignments. Each class session has an assignment that
addresses a specific, or set of specific, NFPA Job Performance Requirements (JPR’s). Students are expected to produce professional,
typed papers that are grammatically correct and properly punctuated, and use proper sentence and paragraph structure. These writing
assignments are challenging and require attention to detail in the planning and development process.
Prerequisites: Firefighter II (IFSAC or Pro-Board), Fire Instructor I, current Hazardous Material Operations Certification (IFSAC or ProBoard) or yearly training, ICS 200- Basic ICS (or equivalent).
Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material, personal computer
Note: Students must attend 100 percent of the sessions and submit all homework assignments on time to be eligible to receive a
Certificate of Completion for the program.
*These courses are scheduled in February* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Fire Officer I Blended/Online Training Program
This blended/online program is designed to provide current and aspiring officers and officer candidates from career, volunteer, federal,
and combination fire service organizations with an educationally sound, objective-based course of instruction based on NFPA 1021Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4, 2009 Edition. This very intensive program requires students to actively
participate in interactive exercises in addition to submit numerous assignments. Each assignment addresses a specific, or set of specific,
NFPA Job Performance Requirements (JPR’s). Students will need to attend one in-person classroom session on Dec. 9, 2015 at the Public
Safety Center.
Prerequisites: Firefighter II (IFSAC or Pro-Board), Fire Instructor I, current Hazardous Material Operations Certification (IFSAC or ProBoard) or yearly training, ICS 200- Basic ICS (or equivalent).
*These courses are scheduled in September* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Fire Officer II- Traditional Certification Course (48 hours)
This 48 hour program was designed as a sequel to the Fire Officer I course. It expounds upon the administrative and operational readiness
challenges that a mid-level supervisor (company officer/commander/captain) encounters on a daily basis. Fire Officer II provides current
and aspiring officers and officer candidates from career, volunteer, federal, and combination fire service organizations with an
educationally sound, objective-based course of instruction. This program addresses all of the component requirements contained in NFPA
1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5, 2003 edition. This very intensive program requires students to
actively participate in the classroom, submit numerous homework and out-of-class assignments. Each class session has an assignment that
addresses a specific, or set of specific, NFPA Job Performance Requirements (JPR’s). Students are expected to produce professional,
typed papers that are grammatically correct and properly punctuated, and use proper sentence and paragraph structure. These writing
assignments are challenging and require attention to detail in the planning and development process.
Prerequisites: Firefighter II (IFSAC or Pro-Board), Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer I, current Hazardous Materials Operations certification
(IFSAC or Pro-Board) or yearly training, ICS 200 – Basic ICS (or equivalent).
Required equipment: pen/pencil, note-taking material and a personal computer
NOTE: Students must attend 100 percent of the sessions and submit all homework assignments on time to be eligible to receive a
Certificate of Completion for the program
*These courses are scheduled in October* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Fire Officer Training Programs
Fire Officer II Blended/Online Training program
This blended/online program is designed to provide current and aspiring officers and officer candidates from career, volunteer, federal,
and combination fire service organizations with an educationally sound, objective-based course of instruction based on NFPA 1021Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4, 2009 edition. This very intensive program requires students to actively
participate in interactive exercises in addition to submit numerous assignments. Each assignment addresses a specific, or set of specific,
NFPA Job Performance Requirements (JPR’s). Students will need to attend one in-person classroom session on April 15, 2015 at the
Public Safety Center.
Prerequisites: Fire Officer I (IFSAC or Pro-Board), Firefighter II Fire Instructor I, current Hazardous Material Operations Certification
(IFSAC or Pro-Board) or yearly training and ICS 200- Basic ICS (or equivalent).
*These courses are scheduled in February * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Strategy & Tactics for Initial Company Operations (STICO)
This 16 hour course is designed for specifically newly appointed company officers, acting company officers and those who are in the
process of becoming a company officer. The course focuses on the management skills, the processes a company officer needs to follow to
accomplish fire confinement, exposure protection and extinguishment while taking into consideration rescue, ventilation support and
overhaul. water supply, fixed systems and salvage.
Prerequisites: N/A
*These courses are scheduled in January* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Hazardous Materials Programs
Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (PSFA – HMO)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 21.5/ EMT 21.5/ ALS 21.5
This 24 hour course is designed to prepare students to respond to hazardous materials incidents and function at the operations level in
accordance with NFPA 472. Topics include: scene size-up, incident management, markings and labels, containers and packaging,
chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials, personal protective clothing, defensive spill control activities and emergency
decontamination. State Fire Academy facial hair policy applies to individuals attending this program.
Prerequisites: HazMat Awareness (PSFA-RIHM)
Required equipment: Structural Firefighting Protective Clothing and SCBA
Minimum age: 14
*These courses are scheduled in April, October and November * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Hazardous Materials Operations Level Refresher (HMOR)
The 6 hour course will provide the first responder with the refresher training needed to comply with NFPA 472 competencies for the first
responder at the operations level, and 29 CFR 1910.120 OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response,
(HAZWOPER), first responder operations-level annual refresher training.
Prerequisites: DHMO or equivalent
Required equipment: pen/pencil, textbook, notebook, PPE, SCBA and spare cylinder (optional)
Minimum age: 14
*These courses are scheduled in February, April, July and October * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Hazardous Materials Technician
This 48 hour course is designed to challenge participants by exposing them to the advanced information and techniques needed for
handling today’s hazardous materials. Topics will include: he chemistry and recognizing factors of hazardous materials, use of the latest
detection and monitoring equipment, new advancements in proper personal equipment, specific and practical decontamination procedures,
product safety and containment precautions and the tasks of establishing an effective while safe incident management system focusing on
risk assessments. Field exercises will consist of various workstations where participants will be involved in extensive hands-on practices
of the techniques demonstrated. Upon successful completion of this program students will be eligible to take the National Pro-Board
Hazardous Materials Technician written and practical exams, which will be offered Aug. 21, 2016.
Prerequisites: Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO): Respiratory Protection Practices I (non-fire service personnel)
Required equipment: helmet, gloves, boots, work clothes/coveralls, safety glasses/goggles and SCBA with spare cylinder
Minimum Age: 18
Certification Exam for Hazardous Materials Technician will be held Aug. 21, 2016.
*These courses are scheduled in August* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Hazardous Materials Programs
Hazardous Materials On-Scene Incident Commander (HMIC)
This 16 hour course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to be able to assume responsibility and make
decisions relating to the management of hazardous materials. Topics include: hazardous materials management systems, health and
safety, hazard and risk analysis, incident action planning, site management and control, problem identification, personal protective
equipment, information management and resource coordination, response objectives, decontamination management and incident
termination. This class will conclude with the students having the opportunity to complete certification at the Hazardous Materials
Incident Commander level. (IFSAC & Pro-Board)
Prerequisites: Certification at the Hazardous Materials Operations Level (IFSAC or Pro-Board)
Required 3quipment: pen/pencil and note-taking material
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in March and September* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
ICS, Command and Management Training Programs
ICS 300 – Intermediate ICS
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 16/ EMT 16/ ALS 16
This 24 hour course builds on the ICS principles presented in both the ICS 100 and 200 Programs and focuses on ICS principles for
expanding and complex incidents. Topics include: unified command, incident/event assessment, establishing incident objectives, incident
resource management, demobilization, transfer of command and closeout. Target audience includes: supervisory personnel who may be
tasked with handling expanding and/or complex emergency incidents.
Prerequisites: ICS 200 –Basic ICS, NIMS ICS for the Fire Service (NICS-FS) or NIMS ICS for EMS (NICS-EMS)
Required equipment: pen/pencil and note-taking material
*These courses are scheduled in February, June and October * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
ICS 400- Advanced ICS
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 10/ EMT 10/ ALS 10
In this 16 hour course students will learn the knowledge and skills to function in the Incident Command System on large scale, major
incidents. Topics include: review of command and general staff responsibilities within the ICS, major and/or complex incident
management, area command and multi-agency coordination. Target audience includes: personnel who may be tasked with serving in the
command or general staff positions at a major and/or complex incident.
Prerequisites: ICS 300 – Intermediate ICS
Required equipment: pen/pencil and note-taking material
*These courses are scheduled in February, June and December * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
NFA-NIMS Incident Command System for the Fire Service (PSFA-NIMS: ICS)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 9/ EMT 9/ ALS 9
This 16 hour course focuses on the basic concepts of emergency management, and deals with a system by which these concepts can be
applied to a wide variety of emergency incidents. Although the course is taught principally from a fire service perspective, attendance
would benefit any emergency responder who must work under (or implement) an ICS in response to any type of emergency. Program
content is consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This program is equivalent to ICS 100 and 200 training.
Prerequisite: Interior Firefighter (ELIF) or equivalent and NIMS, an introduction (IS-700)
Required equipment: pen/pencil and note-taking material
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in February* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Strategy & Tactics for Initial Company Operations (STICO)
This 16 hour course is designed for newly appointed company officers, acting company officers and those who are in the process of
becoming a company officer. The course focuses on the management skills, the processes a company officer needs to follow to
accomplish fire confinement, exposure protection and extinguishment while taking into consideration rescue, ventilation support and
overhaul.
Prerequisites: N/A
*These courses are scheduled in * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Rapid Intervention Programs
Rapid Intervention Team – Introduction (PSFA-RITC)
This 4 hour program is designed to prepare fire department personnel for implementation of a stand-by rescue team at structure fires and
certain other incidents. Information is provided from existing fire departments utilizing the concept successfully. Topics include:
Definitions and history of rapid intervention teams, case studies, firefighter death statistics and causes, applicable NFPA and OSHA
standards related to RIT, implementation recommendations and demonstration of firefighter rescue techniques.
Prerequisite: Introduction the Fire Service (ELIS)
Required equipment: pen/pencil and note-taking material
Minimum age: 16
*These courses are scheduled in May and September * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Rapid Intervention Team Operations I
This 16 hour program is designed to give personnel the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to function on the fire ground as a
member of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). Topics include: staffing the RIT, searching for missing firefighters, accessing and assessing
a downed firefighter and rescue/removal procedures. Concepts are presented using focused practical/skill sessions and integrated
exercises.
Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting and HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I
Required equipment: Structural Firefighters PPE and SCBA with spare cylinder
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in May and October * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Rapid Intervention Team Operations II
This 16 hour program is designed to build on the concepts covered in the Rapid Intervention Team Operations I program and to give
students the knowledge, skills and abilities to deal with more complex situations involving Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) operations.
Topics include: advanced concepts in RIT, managing the RIT portion of a mayday incident, considerations for commercial, industrial and
multiple residential occupancies, dealing with entrapment and entanglement situations, heavy lift operations, extended operations
involving multiple teams and packaging/removal of downed firefighters. Concepts are presented using focused practical/skill sessions and
integrated exercises.
Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting and HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I
Required equipment: Structural Firefighters PPE and SCBA with spare cylinder
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in November* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Rope Rescue Training Programs
Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue (PSFA-ROBR)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 2/EMT 2/ALS 2
This 16 hour course provides an introduction to rope rescue, basic rope construction, knots and basic rappelling techniques. Current rope
technology and adjunct equipment are combined with practical exercises to demonstrate the use of rope and related equipment in a nonrappelling-type rescue. Students must provide clean leather work gloves, ankle-supporting footwear, a helmet with chin strap, safety
glasses and proper dress for all weather conditions. Each student will receive one (1) 5.5’ x 8mm piece of accessory cord, a 15’ x 1” piece
of tubular webbing and a Technical Rescue Riggers Guide.
Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)
Required equipment: see description above
Minimum age: 14
*These courses are scheduled in March * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Rope Rescue Training Programs
Rope/High Angle Rescue I (PSFA-RORE)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 10/EMT 10/ALS 10
This 16 hour course provides an introduction to rope rescue and current rope technology. This hands-on course emphasizes personnel
safety, rescue techniques and equipment, knots and hitches, anchor points, harnesses and rappelling, rope construction, rope strength, litter
tie-ins, belays and extensive practical activities. Each class participant will receive one (1) 5.5’ x 8mm piece of accessory cord and a 15’ x
1” piece of tubular webbing. Students must provide clean leather work gloves, ankle-supporting footwear, a helmet with chin strap, safety
glasses and proper dress for all weather conditions.
Prerequisites: Fireground Support (ELFG)
Required equipment: see description above
Minimum age: 16
*These courses are scheduled in June* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Rope/High Angle Rescue II (PSFA-RORA)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 7/EMT 7/ALS 7
This 16 hour course provides rescue personnel with the knowledge and skills to rescue and remove a patient from an area with the
assistance of rope systems. The students will learn to build basic haul systems, ascending systems and advanced descending techniques.
Students are instructed in one-person rescue procedures and low-angle stokes evolutions. Students must provide clean leather work
gloves, ankle-supporting footwear, a helmet with chin strap, safety glasses and proper dress for all weather conditions. Each class
participant will receive a Technical Rescue Riggers Guide.
Prerequisites: Rope Rescue I (RORE)
Required equipment: see description above
Minimum age: 16
*These courses are scheduled in July* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Rope/High Angle Rescue III
This 18 hour course provides students with the knowledge and skills to assist with patient removal from vertical situations. Topics
include: top belay systems, load sharing and load distributing anchor systems, ascending systems, compound mechanical advantage
systems and vertical rescue situations involving individuals trapped in an elevated position or hanging in fall protection.
Prerequisites: Rope Rescue II
Required equipment: students must provide clean leather work gloves, ankle-supporting footwear, a helmet with chin strap, safety glasses
and proper dress for all weather conditions. Each student will receive a prucell and prussic.
Minimum age: 16
*These courses are scheduled in July * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Note: These classes are physically demanding. Students participating in the programs should be in good physical condition. No facial
hair that will interfere with the seal of the SCBA face piece will be permitted.
Structural Fire/Rescue Programs
Firefighter Survival (PSFA-SURV)
This 16 hour course will enable firefighters to become more familiar with procedures that may be used to save, prevent or perhaps
lessen the seriousness of injuries to other firefighters or themselves. This course will explain the required skills and knowledge relative
to the rescue procedures needed for self-rescue. Emphasis will be placed on search techniques, communications, accountability/location and
self-rescue techniques. Students must be in adequate physical condition to perform 100 percent of the practical skills.
Prerequisite: Interior Firefighter (or equivalent)
Required equipment: structural firefighters protective clothing and SCBA with spare cylinder
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in July* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Structural Fire/Rescue Programs
Hands-On Forcible Entry
If you are tired of sitting in the classroom listening about how to accomplish tasks, and would rather be getting real-world hands on
experience, then this class is for you! During this 8 hour course, you will be up and moving right away and working with some of the best
fire instructors in the region on proven forcible entry techniques that get the job done. Not only will participants be able to practice
conventional and through-the-lock techniques on doors, but also operate multiple cutting torches and various types of power saws to break
through concrete and metal enclosures.
Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting and HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I
Required equipment: Structural Firefighting PPE with SCBA and spare cylinder
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in April* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Structural Fire Rescue (SFR)
This 16 hour course deals with the philosophy of modern fire ground rescues. It focus on innovative victim removal techniques, search
procedures and methods of retrieving victims from above-and-below grade situations. Participants will work with veteran fire instructors,
to learn victim lifts, drags, carries, lashings and slings. Special time will be taken to share the proper application of ground ladders for
rescue and vertical lifting and lowering systems. If you can only take one class this year, you would be wise to make it this one!
Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting and HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I
Required equipment: Structural Firefighting PPE with SCBA and spare cylinder
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in June * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Truck Company Operations I (PSFA-TRCO)
This 16 hour course introduces firefighters to the basic duties of a truck company. You’ll learn how to use hand and power tools, search
and rescue operations, and ventilation and overhaul activities. Students will need to bring full protective clothing and self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Prerequisite: Interior Firefighter (or equivalent)
Required equipment: structural firefighters protective clothing and SCBA with spare cylinder
Minimum Age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in September* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Truck Company Operations II (PSFA-ATRC)
This 16 hour course is designed to build upon and refine the skills and knowledge required for providing effective Truck Company
Operations. Students will perform practical evolutions in order to further refine their abilities to effectively and safely operate on the fire
ground as a member of a Truck Company. Emphasis is placed on drill ground work and expanding upon and developing practical skills
acquired in course prerequisites. Topics will include: reviews with practical evolutions involving: organization and truck company
assignments, ventilation theory, search/rescue practices and power saws. Students will need full protective equipment, including SCBA.
Prerequisite: Interior Firefighter (or equivalent) and Truck Company Operations I
Required equipment: structural firefighters protective clothing and SCBA with spare cylinder
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in October * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Technical Rescue Programs
Rescue Practices – General Requirements for Rescue Technicians
This 40 hour program is designed to cover the NFPA 1006 Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications Job Performance
Requirements (JPR’s) for Chapter 5 – General Requirements. These JPR’s must be met prior to receiving certification as a Rescue
Technician in any sub-specialty. Topics include: incident management and site operations, use of tactical work sheets, basic ground
search techniques, helicopter ground support operations, victim management (triage, assessment and patient packaging),
rope/knots/hitches, construction and operation of simple mechanical advantage systems, construction and operation of belay systems, lowangle litter evacuation techniques, equipment inspection and maintenance and termination procedures. Students meeting prerequisites and
successfully completing this program should be adequately prepared to take the written and practical certification exams for the NFPA
1006 Rescue – General Requirements level. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to take the National
Pro-Board General Requirements Rescue Technician written and practical exams, which will be administered as part of this
comprehensive program on Apr. 30, 2016
Prerequisites: Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO) or higher level of training and current CPR certification
Required equipment: work clothes or coveralls, helmet, gloves, boots and safety glasses/goggles
Minimum age: 18
Certification Exam for General Requirements for Rescue Technicians will be held April 30, 2016
*These courses are scheduled in April* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Confined Space Awareness
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 4/EMT 4/ALS 4
This 4 hour class will provide the participant with the information needed to identify confined spaces and assess the hazards associated
with confined spaces in order to avoid serious injury or death. Information will be provided and alarm procedures discussed for handling
confined space incidents as a first responder. This class does not involve, nor does it certify, persons to make confined space entries. This
program is ideal for all rescue personnel.
Prerequisites: None
Required equipment: pen/pencil and note-taking material
Minimum age: 14
*These courses are scheduled in August * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Confined Space Rescue Operations (PSFA-CSR)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 7.5/EMT 7.5/ALS 7.5
This 16 hour program trains students to conduct rescues from confined spaces. Topics include: scene management, size-up, risk benefit
analysis, air monitoring and ventilation, entry techniques, patient packaging, removal and termination. Students will have an opportunity
to apply techniques in actual confined spaces.
Prerequisites: Respiratory Protection I (REPA) or equivalent and Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue (ROBR)
Required equipment: work clothes or coveralls, helmet, gloves, boots, safety glasses/goggles and SCBA
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in August * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Confined Space Rescue Technician
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 11.5/ EMT 11.5/ALS 11.5
This 40 hour program will cover the NFPA 1670 competencies at the Technician level for Confined Space Entry and Rescue operations.
Topics include: preplanning, scene size-up and assessment, hazard control, atmospheric monitoring, ventilation, respiratory protection,
control of hazardous energy, entry procedures, patient management and termination considerations. Upon successful completion of this
program students will be eligible to take the National Pro-Board Confined Space Rescue Technician written and practical exams, which
will be administered as part of this comprehensive program ton Sept. 17 and 18, 2016
Prerequisites: Respiratory Protection I (REPA) or equivalent and Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue (ROBR)
Confined Space Awareness and Operations classes are not required as prerequisites, this information will be covered within this
comprehensive program.
Required equipment: work clothes or coveralls, helmet, gloves, boots, safety glasses/goggles and SCBA
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in September* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Technical Rescue Programs
Structural Collapse Awareness-Level I (PSFA-SCOA)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 1/EMT 1/ALS 1
This 4 hour course is designed to make firefighters aware of safety requirements at the scene of a structure collapse and enable them to
participate effectively during the initial stages of structural collapse operations. Students will learn to identify and mitigate hazards,
recognize the need for assistance and perform as an integral part of the overall operation, once technical teams are on-site.
Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)
Required equipment: pen/pencil and note-taking material
Minimum age: 14
*These courses are scheduled in August * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Structural Collapse Operations-Level II (PSFA-SCOF)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 2.5/EMT 2.5/ALS 2.5
This 16 hour course is designed to teach firefighters the skills needed to function at the operational level at structural collapse incidents
involving light frame and heavy wall structures. Students should be able to size-up a damaged structure for stability and victim location,
recognize and mitigate hazards, construct and properly place emergency shoring, access and search void spaces, and “package” and
extricate patients.
Required equipment: helmet, gloves, eye and hearing protection and work boots with ankle support.
Minimum age:18
*These courses are scheduled in August * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Trench Rescue Awareness
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 3/ EMT 3/ ALS 3
This 4 hour course is an awareness-level program that defines trench, the hazards associated with trenches, common misconceptions about
trenches and the dynamics of earth movement. Students will be provided with a “systems approach” in dealing with trench incidents prior
to the arrival of technical specialists. This class does not involve, nor does it certify, persons to make trench collapse entries. This program
is ideal for all rescue personnel.
Minimum age: 14
*These courses are scheduled in September * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Trench Rescue Operations (PSFA-TRRE)
PA DOH CE CREDITS: FR 5.5/EMT5.5/ALS 5.5
This 16 hour course will introduce the students to the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively perform complex rescue
operations in non-intersecting trenches. Topics include: scene size-up, hazard recognition/control, incident management, sheeting/shoring
techniques and patient extrication/removal. This curriculum is based on the NFPA 1670 operations-level skills for Trench/Excavation
Rescue.
Prerequisites: Trench Rescue Awareness
Required equipment: work clothes or coveralls, helmet, gloves, boots and safety glasses/goggles
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in September* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Trench Rescue Technician
PA DOH CE CREDITs: FR 8.5/ EMT 8.5/ ALS 8.5
This 40 hour program will cover the NFPA 1670 competencies at the Technician level for Trench/Excavation collapse. Topics include:
scene size-up, hazard recognition and control, soil classification, support operations, shoring of non-intersecting and intersecting trenches,
installation of supplemental sheeting and shoring, heavy equipment coordination, patient management and termination procedures. The
National Pro-Board written and practical exams for the Trench Rescue Technician will be administered as part of this program for
students meeting the prerequisites and wishing to attain certification.
Prerequisites: Trench Rescue Awareness
Required equipment: work clothes or coveralls, helmet, gloves, boots and safety glasses/goggles
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in September * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Technical Rescue Programs
Advanced Line Systems Rescue (ALSR)
This 16 hour course will teach students how to set up and utilize various line systems for water rescue and to proficiently don and use a
type V rescue vest. Students will train in actual moving water in order to practice the maneuvers to safely rescue victims floating
downstream. This course is co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Prerequisites: WRER (Water Rescue & Emergency Response) or Water Rescue & Emergency Response – Phase I (FCWR)
Student equipment: pen/pencil, notebook, USCG approved personal flotation device (pfd), properly outfitted water rescue helmet and
proper PPE. (a type II vest if possible).
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in August * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
Water Rescue for the First Responder Awareness Level (WRFR-A)
This 2.5 hour course will provide information that the first arriving emergency services personnel will need at a water incident to
recognize risks and dangers associated with water emergencies and take actions to ensure their safety. The course will address scene
assessment, activation of emergency response system, evaluation of potential and existing water hazards, scene management, rescue vs.
recovery and personal safety measures. This course is co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Student Equipment: US Coast Guard approved type III or V PFD and student workbooks
Minimum age: 18 *These courses are scheduled in July* Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Fire Rescue Training Courses 2016 Monthly Calendar
*EVE-Evening Classes begin at 6:30PM
*WKND-Weekend and WKDAY-Weekday classes begin at 8AM
January 2016 Courses
Hour
Section
Dates
Times
Fee
Page #
Reading the Smoke
4
61956
Jan. 9
WKND
$35
10
Strategy & Tactics for Initial Company Operations
Introduction to the Fire Service (1)
Fire Dynamics: Fundamentals
Fire Dynamics: Strategy & Tactics
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Fire Ground Support (1)
Blended/Online Fire Officer II Course*
Introduction to the Fire Service (2)
16
16
3
3
4
32
48
16
61957
61958
61959
61960
61961
61962
62010
61964
Jan. 9, 10
Jan. 16, 17
Jan. 23
Jan. 23
Jan. 23
Jan. 30, 31, Feb. 6, 7
Jan. 25- April 20
Jan. 30, 31
WKND
WKND
WKND
WKND
WKND
WKND
ONLINE
WKND
$55
$125
$35
$35
$25
$150
$425
$125
12
4
10
10
5
5
12
4
February 2016 Courses
Hour
Dates
Time
Fee
Page #
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Awareness Exam
ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Fire Ground Support (2)
Hazardous Materials Awareness
2
24
32
4
Section
App
Needed
62007
61965
61966
EVE
WKND
WKND
$25
N/A
$150
$25
28
14
5
4
NFPA 1021: Fire Officer I Program*
NFPA Incident Command Systems
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Operations Refresher
ICS 400: Advanced ICS for Command & General Staff
48
16
6
16
61967
61968
61969
62009
WKND
WKND
WKND
WKND
$325
$55
$50
N/A
11
14
12
14
March 2016 Courses
NFPA 1670: Vehicle Rescue Awareness
Hour
24
Dates
March 1, 3, 5, 6
Time
EVE/WKND
Fee
$110
Page #
6
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Awareness Exam
2
Section
61970
App
Needed
March 7
EVE
$25
28
Exterior Firefighting (1)
Reading the Smoke
HazMat On-Scene Incident Commander
NFPA 1670: Vehicle Rescue Operations
NFPA 1041: Fire Instructor II Program*
Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue
52
4
16
20
32
16
61971
61972
61973
61974
61975
61976
March 5,6,12,13,19,20,22
March 5
March 12,13
March 18,19,20
March 14,15,16,17
March 19,20
EVE/WKND
WKND
WKND
EVE/WKND
WKDAY
WKND
$175
$35
$75
$110
$250
$95
5
10
14
6
9
15
April 2016 Courses
Hour
Dates
Time
Fee
Page #
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Awareness Cert Exam
Structural Burn Session
2
16
Section
App
Needed
61977
April 4
April 2,3
EVE
WKND
$25
$125
28
11
NFPA 4006: General Requirements for Rescue Tech Program
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Operations
Firefighter I Certification Review
Hands On Forcible Entry
Advanced Fire Fighter
Fire Dynamics: Fundamentals
Fire Dynamics: Strategy & Tactics
40
24
16
8
24
3
3
61978
61979
61980
61981
61982
61983
61984
April 1,2,3,8,9,10
April 5,7,9,10
April 9,10
April 9
April 12,14,16,17
April 16
April 16
EVE/WKND
EVE/WKND
WKND
WKND
EVE/WKND
9AM
1PM
$500
$95
$75
$95
$175
$35
$35
19
6
5
17
5
10
10
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Operations Refresher
6
April 16
WKND
EVE
$50
12
28
NFPA 1001; Firefighter I Certification Exam (written)
2
NFPA 1001: Firefighter I Certification Exam (practical)
8
NFPA 1001: Firefighter II Certification Exam (written/practical)
NFPA 1006: General Requirements for Rescue Technician
Certification Exam
Reading Smoke
8
61985
App
Needed
App
Needed
App
Needed
App
Needed
61986
8
4
22
Feb. 1
Feb. 2, 4, 6, 7
Feb. 20, 21, 27, 28
Feb. 13
Feb. 13,14,27,28, March
12,13
Feb. 20, 21
Feb. 27
Feb. 27, 28
April 22
$25
April 23
WKND
$175
28
April 24
WKND
$200
28
April 30
April 30
WKND
WKND
$175
$35
28
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Fire Rescue Training Courses 2016 Monthly Calendar
*EVE-Evening Classes begin at 6:30PM
*WKND-Weekend and WKDAY-Weekday classes begin at 8AM
May 2016 Courses
Hour
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Exam
NFPA 1006: Vehicle/Machinery Level I Certification Exam
(written/practical)
2
8
Section
App
Needed
App
Needed
Dates
Times
Fee
Page #
May 2
EVE
$25
28
May 7
May 3,5,7,8,10,12,14,15
$175
28
May 6
May 7,8
May 13,14,15
May 14,15
May 21
WKND
WKDAY/
WKND
EVE
WKND
EVE/ WKND
WKND
WKND
Interior Firefighter
Rapid Intervention teams: Introduction
Rapid Intervention Teams: Operations I
NFPA 1670: Vehicle Rescue- Technician
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
Flashover Recognition Training
40
4
16
20
16
8
61987
61988
61989
61990
61991
62011
$210
$25
$110
$125
$75
$95
5
15
15
6
8
10
June 2016 Courses
Hour
Dates
Time
Fee
Page #
June 4
WKND
$175
28
2
16
24
16
8
16
16
16
4
4
8
32
16
32
Section
App
Needed
App
Needed
61992
62012
62013
61993
61994
61995
61996
61997
61998
62014
61999
62000
62001
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Operations Certification Exam
8
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Exam
Rope Rescue I
ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
ICS 400: Advanced ICS for Command & General Staff
Fire Attack at Basement Fires
Pump Operations I
Introduction to the Fire Service
Introduction to the Fire Service
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Flashover Recognition Training
Fire ground Support
Structural Fire Rescue
Fire ground Support
June 6
June 11,12
June 6,7,8
June 9,10
June 11
June 11,12
June 13,14
June 15,16
June 17
June 17
June 18
June 20,21,22,23
June 25,26
June 27,28,29,30
EVE
WKND
WKDAY
WKDAY
WKND
WKND
WKDAY
WKDAY
WKDAY
WKDAY
WKND
WKDAY
WKND
WKDAY
$25
$95
N/A
N/A
$110
$75
$125
$125
$25
$25
$95
$150
$75
$150
28
16
14
14
10
8
4
4
4
4
10
4
17
4
Exterior Firefighting
52
62002
June 27,28,29,30, Jul 6,7,8
WKND
$175
4
July 2016 Courses
Exterior Firefighting
Incident Safety Officer
Rope Rescue II
Hour
52
16
16
Dates
July 6,7,8,11,12,13,14
July 9,10
July 9,10
Time
WKDAY
WKDAY
WKDAY
Fee
$175
$55
$95
Page #
4
14
16
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Exam
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Operations
Fire Dynamics: Fundamentals
Fire Dynamics: Strategy & Tactics
Firefighter Survival
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Operations
Water Rescue Awareness
Rope Rescue III
Interior Firefighter
2
24
3
3
16
24
2.5
18
40
July 11
July 12,13,14
July 16
July 16
July 16,17
July 19,20,21
July 20
July 23,24
July 25,26,27,28,Aug 1,2
EVE
WKDAY
EVE
EVE
WKND
WKDAY
EVE
WKND
WKDAY
$25
$95
$35
$35
$75
$95
$35
$95
$210
28
12
10
10
16
12
21
16
5
NFPA 1002: Driver/Operator Pumper Certification Exam
NFPA 1002: Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply Certification
Exam
8
Section
70250
70251
70252
App
Needed
70253
70254
70255
70256
70257
70258
70259
70260
App
Needed
App
Needed
July 30
WKDAY
$175
28
July 31
WKDAY
$175
28
8
23
Fire Rescue Training Courses 2016 Monthly Calendar
*EVE-Evening Classes begin at 6:30PM
*WKND-Weekend and WKDAY-Weekday classes begin at 8AM
August 2016 Courses
Hour
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Exam
NFPA 1670: Vehicle Rescue- Awareness
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Technician Program
NFPA 1670: Confined Space Rescue Awareness
NFPA 1670: Confined Space Rescue Operations
Flashover Recognition Training
Advanced Line Systems & Rescue
2
24
48
4
16
8
16
NFPA 1001: Firefighter I Certification Exam (written)
2
NFPA 1001: Firefighter I Certification Exam (practical)
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Technician Certification Exam
(written/practical)
Structural Collapse I- Awareness
Structural Collapse II- Operations
NFPA 1670: Vehicle Rescue Operations
Pump Operations II
8
8
4
16
20
16
Section
App
Needed
70261
70262
70263
70264
70279
70265
App
Needed
App
Needed
App
Needed
70266
70267
70268
70269
NFPA 1031: Fire Inspector I Program
40
70270
September 2016 Courses
Online/Blended Fire Officer I
NFPA 1670: Confined Space Technician Program
Introduction to the Fire Service
Truck Company Operations I
Hour
48
40
16
16
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Exam
NFPA 1670: Vehicle Rescue Awareness
Hazardous Materials Awareness
NFPA 1670: Confined Space Technician Certification Exam
(written/practical)
Haz-Mat On Scene Incident Commander
Trench Rescue Awareness
Trench Rescue Operations I
Fire Attack at Attic Fires
Fire ground Support
Rapid Intervention Teams: Introduction
Trench Rescue Technician Program
2
24
4
Section
70288
70271
70272
70273
App
Needed
70274
70275
App
Needed
70276
70277
70278
70280
70281
70283
70285
48
16
4
16
8
32
4
48
24
Dates
Time
Fee
Page #
Aug. 1
Aug. 2,4,6,7
Aug. 5,6,7,12,13,14
Aug. 12
Aug. 13,14
Aug. 14
Aug. 13,14
EVE
WKDAY
EVE/WKND
EVE
WKND
WKND
WKND
EVE
$25
$110
$500
$25
$75
$95
$95
28
6
12
19
19
10
21
28
Aug. 19
$175
Aug. 20
WKND
$175
28
Aug. 21
Aug. 26
Aug. 27,28
Aug. 26,27,28
Aug. 27,28
WKND
EVE
WKND
EVE/WKND
WKND
$175
$25
$95
$110
$75
28
20
20
6
8
Aug. 27,28, Sept.
10,11,24,25
WKND
$325
9
Dates
Sept. 7- Dec 14
Sept. 9,10,11,16,17,18
Sept. 10,11
Sept. 10,11
Time
Online only
EVE/WKND
WKND
WKND
Fee
$425
$500
$125
$95
Page #
11
19
4
17
Sept. 12
Sept. 13,15,17,18
Sept. 14
EVE
EVE/WKND
EVE
$25
$110
$25
28
6
4
Sept. 17,18
Sept. 17,18
Sept. 23
Sept. 24,25
Sept. 24
Sept. 24,25, Oct. 1,2
Sept. 30
Sept. 30, Oct. 1,2,7,8,9
WKND
WKND
EVE
WKND
WKND
WKND
EVE
EVE/WKND
$175
$75
$25
$75
$110
$150
$25
$500
28
14
20
20
9
4
15
20
Fire Rescue Training Courses 2016 Monthly Calendar
*EVE-Evening Classes begin at 6:30PM
*WKND-Weekend and WKDAY-Weekday classes begin at 8AM
October 2016 Courses
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Operations Refresher
Rapid Intervention Teams: Operations I
Hour
6
16
Section
70286
70287
App
Needed
70289
70290
App
Needed
70291
70292
70293
70294
Dates
Oct. 1
Oct. 1,2
Time
WKND
WKND
Fee
$50
$110
Page #
12
15
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Exam
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Operations
Structural Burn Session
NFPA 1006: Surface Water Rescue I/II Certification Exam
(written/practical)
NFPA 1670: Vehicle Rescue Operations
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
Reading Smoke
Firefighter I Certification Review
2
24
16
Oct. 3
Oct. 4,6,8,9
Oct. 8,9
EVE
EVE/WKND
WKND
$25
$95
$125
28
12
11
Oct. 8,9
Oct. 7,8,9
Oct. 8,9
Oct. 12
Oct. 15,16
WKND
EVE/WKND
WKND
EVE
WKND
$175
$110
$75
$35
$75
28
6
8
10
27
NFPA 1021: Fire Officer II Program
ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
48
24
Oct. 22,23,Nov. 5,6,19,20
Oct. 18,20,22,23
WKND
EVE/WKND
EVE
$325
N/A
11
14
28
8
70295
70282
App
Needed
App
Needed
70296
70297
App
Needed
NFPA 1001: Firefighter I Certification Exam (written)
2
NFPA 1001: Firefighter I Certification Exam (practical)
Fire Dynamics- Fundamentals
Fire Dynamics- Strategy & Tactics
8
3
3
NFPA 1001: Firefighter II Certification Exam (written/practical)
Exterior Firefighter
NFPA 1670: Vehicle Rescue Technician
Truck Company Operations II
52
20
16
70298
70299
70300
November 2016 Courses
Fire Attack at Basement Fires
Rapid Intervention Teams: Operations II
Hour
8
16
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Exam
NFPA 1006: Vehicle/Machinery Technician Level II Certification
Exam (written/practical)
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Operations
Aerial Apparatus Practices
2
December 2016 Courses
NFPA 1002: Driver/Operator-Aerial Certification Exam
(written/practical)
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Operations Certification Exam
(written/practical)
Hour
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Exam
12
20
16
4
16
Oct. 21
$25
Oct. 22
Oct. 22
Oct. 22
WJKND
9 AM
1 PM
$175
$35
$35
28
10
10
Oct. 23
Oct. 27,29,30,Nov.
5,6,12,13
Oct. 28,29,30
Oct. 29, 30
WKND
$175
28
EVE/WKND
EVE/WKND
WKND
$175
$125
$95
4
6
17
Section
70301
70302
App
Needed
App
Needed
70303
70304
Dates
Nov. 5
Nov. 5,6
Time
WKND
WKND
Fee
$110
$125
Page #
10
15
Nov. 7
EVE
$25
28
Nov. 12
Nov. 15,17,19,20
Nov. 19,20
WKND
EVE/WKND
WKND
$175
$95
$75
28
12
8
Dates
Time
Fee
Page #
Dec. 3
WKND
$175
28
Dec. 3
WKND
$175
28
2
Section
App
Needed
App
Needed
App
Needed
Dec. 5
EVE
$25
28
Interior Firefighting
40
70305
Dec. 6,8,10,11,13,15,17,18
EVE/WKND
$210
5
Educational Methodology/ NFPA 1041: Fire Instructor I
Certification Program
ICS 400: Advanced ICS for Command & General Staff
NFPA Incident Safety Officer
40
16
16
70306
70284
70307
Dec. 7,8,9,10,11
Dec. 10,11
Dec. 17,18
WKDAY /
WKND
WKND
WKND
$325
N/A
$55
8
14
14
8
24
16
8
8
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Certification Exam/Programs
Certification Examination Information
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
ü Open enrollment certification exams are limited to the first 24 applicants.
ü Candidates are required to complete a separate application for enrollment into certification examinations.
ü Candidates can download current applications and skill sheets for exams from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner website at
http://www.osfc.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_fire_academy/9282.
ü Candidates are expected to be able to read and follow the application directions to complete the application in a timely fashion with
little assistance.
ü HACC will then review the applications for completeness and notify the candidate of acceptance into examinations.
Any incomplete applications will be returned to the candidate.
Individuals interested in the certification process are asked to call the Public Safety Center for additional information, a detailed
description of the process involved for each level of certification testing, and pricing for exams. Departments wishing to hold closed
certification tests for their personnel should contact the Public Safety Center at 717-780-2607 or email elreiner@hacc.edu for further
information.
Completed applications with all necessary documentation attached (including a permission to bill form) should be submitted to HACC by
the application deadline dates listed for each exam on the following page
Certification Review and Preparation Programs
HACC Firefighter I Certification Review/Prep
This 16 hour course is designed to refresh knowledge of essential firefighting information and to hone essential firefighting skills acquired
through previous training. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be prepared to take and successfully complete
the knowledge and skills tests to attain certification as a NFPA 1001, Firefighter I.
Required equipment: structural firefighters protective clothing, eye protection and SCBA
Minimum age: 18
*These courses are scheduled in April & October * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
HACC Firefighter II Certification Review/Prep (*This is now replaced with the NEW Advanced Firefighter Course).
This 8 hour program is targeted to firefighters certified to the Firefighter I level who wishes to refresh basic knowledge and skills in
preparation for taking the written and practical National Pro-Board exams for NFPA 1001 Firefighter II certification.
* Please see page 10 of the Calendar for more details.
*These courses are scheduled in October * Please see the monthly calendars on pages 22-25
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Certification Exam Levels and Prerequisite Information
Exam
Prerequisites
Firefighter I
18 years of age; completion of PA State Fire Academy 16
hour Structural Burn Session (or equivalent); current
HazMat Operations training/certification; current CPR
(infant, child, adult); current First Aid training (or higher
level of EMS credentialing)
Firefighter I certification; Vehicle Rescue I or II, or BVR
Awareness and Operations; current HazMat Operations
Level training/certification; submission of a detailed
commercial occupancy preplan; submission of fire
department report for an actual incident, submission of a
residential diagram indicating primary and secondary
routes of egress as well as other fire safety related
information
Firefighter II, Fire Instructor I, NIMS ICS for the Fire
Service (or equivalent), current HazMat Operations Level
training/certification (within one year of course)
Fire Officer I; current HazMat Operations Level
training/certification
Certification by program – see program description
Fire Instructor I
18 years of age; current HazMat Awareness
training/certification
14 years of age; proof of current training
16 years of age; HazMat Awareness certification
18 years of age; HazMat Operations certification
Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certification (or
higher)
21 years of age; Firefighter I; valid driver’s license
21 years of age; Firefighter I; valid driver’s license
21 years of age; valid driver’s license
18 years old; current HazMat Operations
training/certification; current CPR (infant, child and
adult); American Red Cross Emergency Responder or PA
Department of Health First Responder certification (new
curriculum)
Firefighter II
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer II
Fire Instructor I
Fire Instructor II
Fire Inspector I
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Hazardous Materials Operations
Hazardous Materials Technician
HazMat On-Scene Incident Commander
Driver/Operator – Aerial
Driver/Operator – Pumper
Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Apparatus
Rescue – General Requirements
Rescue – Vehicle/Machinery Levels I/II
Rescue – Rope Rescue Technician Levels I/II
Rescue – Confined Space Rescue Technician Levels I/II
Rescue – Trench Rescue Technician Levels I/II
Rescue – Structural Collapse Rescue Technician Levels
I/II
Rescue – General Requirements for Rescuers
Certification; current HazMat Operations
training/certification
Rescue – General Requirements for Rescuers certification;
current HazMat Operations training/certification
Rescue – General Requirements for Rescuers certification;
current HazMat Operations training/certification; current
CPR certification (infant, child and adult)
Rescue – General Requirements for Rescuers certification;
current HazMat Operations training/certification; current
CPR certification (infant, child and adult)
Rescue General Requirements certification; current
HazMat Operations training/certification; current CPR
certification (infant, child and adult)
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2016 Open Enrollment Certification Exams
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Operations Certification Exam
June 5 (written/practical) $175
Dec. 4 (written/practical) $175
NFPA 472: Hazardous Materials Technician Certification Exam
Aug. 21 (written/practical) $175
NFPA 1001: Fire Fighter I Certification Exam
April 22 (written) April 23 (practical) $200
Aug. 19 (written) Aug. 20 (practical) $200
Oct. 21 (written) Oct. 22 (practical) $200
NFPA 1001: Fire Fighter II Certification Exam
April 24 (written/practical) $175
Oct. 23 (written/practical) $175
NFPA 1002: Driver/Operator-Pumper Certification Exam(must provide apparatus)
July 30 (written/practical) $175
NFPA 1002: Driver/Operator- Aerial Certification Exam (must provide apparatus)
Dec. 3 (written/practical) $175
NFPA 1002: Driver/Operator- Mobile Water Supply Certification Exam (must provide apparatus)
July 31 (written/practical) $175
NFPA 1006: General Requirements for Rescue Technicians Certification Exam
May 1 (written/practical) $175
NFPA 1006: Surface Water Rescue I/II Certification Exam
Oct. 8 (written) Oct 9 (practical) $175
NFPA 1006: Vehicle/Machinery Level I Certification Exam
May 7 (written/practical) $175
NFAP 1006: Vehicle/Machinery Level II Certification Exam
Nov. 12 (written/practical) $175
NFPA 1670: Confined Space for Rescue Technicians Certification Exam
Sept. 17 (written) Sept. 18 (practical) $175
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Student Retest Schedule
Subject: Retest dates, policy, and fees. Please select one of the following dates to re-test and call me at 717-780-1106 to schedule a date.
(NEW FOR 2012 AND BEYOND: NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN THE DAY OF ANY EXAM!!!)
Retest dates:
Days: Monday 1 p.m.
Feb. 1, 2016
March 7t 2016
April 4, 2016
May 2, 2016
June 20, 2016
July 11, 2016
Aug. 1, 2016
Sept. 12, 2016
Oct. 3, 2016
Nov.7, 2016
Dec. 5, 2016
Evenings: Monday 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 1, 2016
March 7, 2016
April 4, 2016
May 2, 2016
June 20, 2016
July 11, 2016
Aug.1, 2016
Sept. 12, 2016
October 3rd, 2016
Nov.7, 2016
Dec.5, 2016
Policy:
• Candidates are allowed two retests after the first attempt. Test cannot be the taken the same day.
• Pre-registration is REQUIRED or a candidate will be asked to schedule for the next available date.
• The following information is required when you sign up: original test date, specific test, contact information and proper name.
o Via e-mail: ajdean@hacc.edu (preferred)
o Via phone: 717-780-1106
o Via mail: Shumaker Public Safety Center, One HACC Dr Harrisburg, PA 17110 ATTN: Andrew
• Candidates must show photo ID (ex: PA DL/ID, school ID) to take the test.
Fees:
Written
Free
Free
Practical
Free
Free
Fee Schedule
Candidate Situation
HACC Course – First Retest
HACC Course – Second Retest
Free
Free
$25
Free
Free
To be
determined
HACC Certification Testing – First Retest
HACC Certification Testing – Second Retest
Other Candidates: must have payment or signed
authorization to bill.
If student/candidate fails the Second Retest, the student must restart the process.
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Scholarships are now available for Courses
Noncredit Scholarship Application
The HACC Foundation offers scholarships to students enrolling in non-credit courses.
Will a scholarship cover the entire cost of my course?
A scholarship may not cover the entire cost of your course. Please prepare alternative funding options for your selected course.
How do I apply for a non-credit scholarship?
Complete the application below. You must complete a new application for each course.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Please visit hacc.edu/Paying/TypesofAid/Scholarships/Noncredit-Scholarship.cfm for a listing of the noncredit scholarships and to
apply.
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Disability Accommodations
Students Requesting Accommodations
!A wide range of services are available through the College’s Disability Services Department for students with
learning, medical/physical or psychological disabilities.
!Students requesting accommodations for disabilities are urged to contact the Disability Services Department or
the Fire Training Unit at their earliest convenience to arrange for appropriate accommodations and referrals.
Requests for accommodations should be forwarded well in advance of the scheduled class sessions in order to
assure time to review documentation provided by the student.
!If not forwarded in advance, students should make the instructor aware of their request on the first scheduled
class session
!No testing accommodations will be offered to students unless documentation has been previously provided for
review.
!In order to receive disability services students must submit documentation of the disability to the Disability
Services Department.
When requesting accommodations students are responsible for submitting an assessment report. It should:
•
•
•
•
Be completed by a qualified professional such as a medical doctor or licensed psychologist.
Contain the evaluator’s name, title, and assessment date.
Be completed within the last three years.
Indentify and describe the disability and include recommended accommodations.
For further about disability services, please contact:
Disability Services Department
Carole Kerper, Director of Disability Services
One HACC Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: 717-780-2614
Fax: 717-780-1115
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Directions To HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College
Sen. John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center
DIRECTIONS FROM WEST SHORE OR CARLISLE: Take I-81 north to Cameron Street Exit 67A. From Cameron Street, turn right
at the first traffic light. Go through the next traffic light, and go to Entrance # 5 (Public Safety Training Center). If traveling north on
Route 11, continue on Routes 11-15 north to I-81 (north of Enola). Follow 1-81 north across the Susquehanna River, then take Cameron
Street Exit 67A. Go through the next traffic light, and go to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center).
DIRECTIONS FROM DOWNTOWN HARRISBURG: Take Second Street north to the 2100 block and turn right onto Maclay Street.
Follow Maclay Street east across the railroad bridge to the traffic light at the Farm Show Building. Turn left onto Cameron Street and
travel north to the next traffic light. Turn left and go through the next traffic light, and go to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center).
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH: Take Routes 11-15 south following the Susquehanna River to I-81. Follow I-81 north across the
river then take Cameron Street Exit 67A. From Cameron Street, turn right at the first traffic light. Go through the next traffic light, and go
to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center).
DIRECTIONS FROM UPPER DAUPHIN AREA: Take Route 147 south or Route 225 south to Route 322 (River Relief Route). Route
322 becomes Cameron Street after crossing I-81. From Cameron Street, turn right at the first traffic light. Go through the next traffic light,
and go to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center).
DIRECTIONS FROM LANCASTER: Take I-283 north toward Harrisburg to I-83. Follow I-83 north and merge with I-81 south. Take
Cameron Street Exit 67A. From Cameron Street, turn right at the first traffic light. Go through the next traffic light, and go to Entrance #5
(Public Safety Training Center).
DIRECTIONS FROM YORK: Take I-83 north across the Susquehanna River to the east shore of Harrisburg. Follow I-83 to the north
and merge with I-81 south. Take Cameron Street Exit 67A. Turn right at the first traffic light, go through the next traffic light and go to
Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center).
DIRECTIONS FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE: If traveling WEST on the turnpike, take Exit 19. Travel north on I-283
which becomes I-83. Follow I-83 north and merge with I-81 south. Take Cameron Street Exit 67A. From Cameron Street, turn right at the
first traffic light. Go through the next traffic light, and go to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center). If traveling EAST on the
turnpike, take exit 17. Take I-81 north to Cameron Street Exit 67A. From Cameron Street, turn right at the first traffic light. Go through
the next traffic light, and go to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center).
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