SUPRESSION COURSES
INTRODUCTION TO THE FIRE SERVICE ELIS 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to basic information including an overview of the fire service, fire service organization, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment and terrorism awareness. This is the first of four courses in the curriculum.
FIREGROUND SUPPORT ELFG 32 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fireground operation including fire behavior, fire extinguishers, water supply, fire hose, ropes, and hazardous materials. This is the second of four courses in the curriculum
EXTERIOR FIREFIGHTER ELEF 52 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG
This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to exterior fireground operation including building construction, ladders, communications, protective systems/sprinklers, forcible entry, and fire prevention. This is the third of four courses in the curriculum.
INTERIOR FIREFIGHTER ELIF 40 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELEF
This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to interior fireground operation including nozzles and streams, SCBA, rescue, ventilation, fire suppression, salvage, and firefighter survival. This is the fourth of four courses in the curriculum.
ESSENTIALS REFRESHER EFFR 24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 000583 2 hours 0/2
This course will review the skills learned in The Pennsylvania Essentials of Fire Fighting course or any of its predecessors. Topics reviewed include: hose, ladders, and the use of SCBA. Student will need: TOG, SCBA
FIRE FIGHTER I SKILLS ENHANCEMENT COURSE FFCP 32 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
This course is designed for experienced and trained fire fighters to refresh and reinforce Fire Fighter I (per Chapter 3 of NFPA # 1001) competencies. These are the basic knowledge’s and skills required by any fire fighter who wishes to work efficiently, effectively and safely as part of a team on the fire ground. The course is designed to offer more focused practical skills application than the shorter Essentials Refresher (EFFR)
Students will need: TOG; SCBA with spare cylinder; PASS device
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION I REPR 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 006081 2 hours 0/2
This course is designed to familiarize the student with basic respiratory protection. Topics include: the human respiratory system, effects of toxic atmospheres, and self-contained breathing apparatus. Live drills are part of this course.
Student will need: PPE appropriate to the environment and SCBA
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION II REPA 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF or REPR
CE # 006082 1 hour 0/1
This enhanced training builds on the basic skills learned in the prerequisite. It will enhance the abilities of SCBA users, build their confidence in using the apparatus, and prepare them for the more complex situations that they may encounter (i.e. rapid intervention team work, restricted horizontal/vertical spaces, etc.)
Student will need: TOG or other appropriate PPE, SCBA
STRUCTURAL BURN SESSION SBS 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
This course will provide the student with a review of the techniques used in safe fire fighting tactics in an actual structural fire environment. Emphasis is placed on safety for both interior and exterior operations. Student will need: TOG, SCBA
ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS ECOP 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
This course provides instruction in the duties and responsibilities of an engine company. Topics include: positioning of apparatus, use of attack and back-up lines, search and rescue, and water supply.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA
TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS I TRCO 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
This course will introduce the student to the basic duties of a truck company including hand and power tool operation, search and rescue, and ventilation. Truck company support to the engine company is also covered.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA
TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS II ATRC 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: TRCO
This course is designed for the fire fighter to apply and refine his/her knowledge of truck company operations. Topics include: vehicle placement, forcible entry, search and rescue, water supply, aerial operation, building construction, fire travel, and ventilation.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA
FARM AND BARN FIRE FIGHTING FAFI 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 002090 1 hour 0/1
This course is designed to deal with fires in barns and other farm structures. Topics discussed in this course include: water supply, safety, and command. The priority system which governs fire attack options is also discussed.
Student will need: TOG
STRUCTURAL FIRE RESCUE SFR 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 006087 4 hours 4/0
This course will instruct the student in methods of rescue of victims from buildings under fire conditions. Safe operations will be emphasized during drills under fire conditions.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA
FORCIBLE ENTRY
16 HOURS
CE # 006094
This course will provide the fire fighter with a better understanding of building construction. Also covered are opening techniques and the use of tools for safe and quick access to a structure.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA
VENTILATION PRACTICES TRVP 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to safely and efficiently perform ventilation in various situations. The course will build on the basic ventilation concepts learned in the Essentials I course. Topics include: building construction, air movement, tools and their use, natural and forced ventilation, and negative and positive pressure ventilation.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA
HIGH RISE FIRE FIGHTING HIRI 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ECOP, TRCO, NICS-FS
CE # 000591 1 hour 0/1
This course, designed for experienced fire personnel, will provide instruction in fighting fires in high rise buildings. The special problems encountered by the fire fighter in this type of fire are also discussed. Safe operations and the use of a tactical checklist are stressed.
STORE, MALL, MERCANTILE FIRE FIGHTING MIFI 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ECOP, TRCO, and NICS-FS
This course provides instruction in the building construction of stores, malls, and mercantile buildings. Fire fighting operations in stores and malls, and support operations for fire protection systems are also presented. Tours to mercantile structures are generally included.
NON-SUPRESSION COURSES
BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES BIDA 4.5 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 003030 4 hours 0/4
Any emergency responder, regardless of their location or branch of service, may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases (such as Hepatitis C or HIV) in the course of their duties. In addition, the role of responders as “America’s Domestic Defenders”, places them at risk to exposure as a consequence of a WMD terrorist incident. This course provides basic information on the diseases themselves and routes of exposure as well as precautions needed to minimize or eliminate risk and regulatory requirements.
BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN, INFECTIOUS DISEASE, AND BIOLOGICAL AGENT REVIEW BPIDBR
6 HOURS PREREQUISITE: Initial blood borne pathogens introduction training
CE # 003046 6 hours 2/4
This course reviews infection control and biological human disease recognition and prevention practices for emergency and non-emergency public service agencies. There is a variety of situations that public servants are called upon, including domestic violence/terrorism, hazardous materials/waste, and even routine structural fires and vehicle rescues that can and do have the potential for infecting the responder.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR RESPONSES CORE 3 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 002086 1.5 hours .5/1
This course prepares students to effectively and safely respond to these common emergencies. Covered are the hazards of carbon monoxide, typical carbon monoxide sources in residential occupancies, carbon monoxide detector design, fire service monitoring equipment, and suggested response and investigation procedures
DECOMINATION PRACTICES DCON 8 HOURS PREREQUISITES: Haz-mat First Responder Operations level certification or training per NFPA 472 and/or 29CFR1910.120[q] and a good working knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall be able to identify and demonstrate proper levels of PPE as they relate to Decon. They will also be able to identify and demonstrate proper Decontamination procedures in various scenarios. This is a hands on program developing proficiencies when working with hazardous material and WMD emergencies to assist Hazardous Materials Teams and Strike Teams at the Operations level. This will be done with drills in setting up zones, identifying material and its properties, and identifying levels of protective clothing necessary. Drills in proper types of decontamination will be included. This will be achieved using as many items commonly available or easily accessibly to fire personnel and Hazardous Materials Teams. Students will need: TOG and SCBA
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM:BASIC CONCEPTS (NFA) ERT:BC 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: IAFF or HMOR or HM Ops Cert
CE # 000530 14 hours 0/14
Any area of Pennsylvania, rural, suburban, or urban, is susceptible to an incident involving terrorist or criminal activity. This course is intended to provide students with a general understanding and recognition of terrorism, defensive considerations (biological, chemical, nuclear, incendiary, or explosive) as well as command & control issues associated with criminal incidents
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS –
COMPANY OFFICER (NFA) ERT:TC:CO 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG and ERT:BC or ERT:SS or TODP
CE # 002088 7 hours 0/7
This course is designed for the first on-the-scene supervisor (Company Officer). Students will be able to identify outward warning signs or indicators of terrorism, anticipate unusual response circumstances, assess information and take corrective actions, and determine strategies for surviving these hazardous conditions. Students will be expected to apply their knowledge about response to identify and preserve evidence, manage site safety, document the event, and debrief personnel.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS- EMS (NFA)
16 HOURS CE # 001786
This course was designed for the first on-the-scene responding EMS personnel with the responsibility to render patient care to victims of terrorist incidents. Secondarily, this two-day course was designed to cover the needs of response personnel, who would be career, and volunteer fire fighters, EMS industrial contractors, allied health personnel or members of the military or other government agencies.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS-
HAZ-MAT (NFA) ERT:TC:HM 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG and HM Tech Cert and ERT:BC or ERT:SS or TODP
CE # 002089 7 hours 0/7
This course was designed for the first-on-the-scene career or volunteer hazardous material technician or persons with Haz Mat responsibilities for developing initial tactical considerations. The student will be trained in security considerations, identifying signs of terrorism, anticipating unusual response circumstances, assessing information and taking corrective actions, and importantly determining strategies for survival. The student will also apply his/her knowledge about response to Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, and Explosive (B-NICE) events: identifying and preserving evidence, managing site safety, mitigating the incident, documenting the event, and debriefing personnel.
DELMAR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS LEVEL DHMA 7 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE #002001 4 hours 0/4
This course will provide instruction in the basic skills of identifying hazardous materials problems in a community, recognize hazardous materials presence, identify hazardous materials and the associated hazard characteristics.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS REFRESHER DHMAR 3 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HMA
CE # 002084 2 hours 1.75/.25
This course will provide the student with a basic review of skills needed to identify hazardous materials problems, recognize the presence of hazardous materials, and identify hazardous materials and their associated dangers. This course will meet the requirements for annual review under NFPA 472.
DELMAR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS DHMO 24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: Able to read & write at 8th grade level
CE # 002011 24 hours 12/12
This course is designed to prepare the student to respond to hazardous materials incidents at the Operational Level in accordance to NFPA 472.
DELMAR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS LEVEL REFRESHER DHMOR 6 HOURS PREREQUISITE: HMO or IAFF or HMDP or Ops cert
CE # 002012 6 hours 2/4
This course will provide the student with a review of the skills necessary to operate at the “Operations Level” at a hazardous materials incident. This course will meet the requirements for annual refresher training per NFPA 472.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FOR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (NFA) HMBLS 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: RIHM
CE # 002085 11 hours 3/8
This National Fire Academy “hand-off” course provides training in the applicable knowledge- based competencies of the OSHA Haz-Mat First Responder Operations level for EMTs and others responsible for providing emergency medical care at the scene of a hazardous materials incident
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: DEFENSIVE PRACTICES HMDP 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: IAFF or HISI or HM Ops Trg or HM Ops Cert
CE # 002096 4 hours 0/4
This course is designed to improve safety and effectiveness of response actions to hazardous materials emergencies. Topics covered include: basic knowledge of planning, incident response management processes, and defensive strategies and tactics and their actual application during emergency operations.
Student will need: TOG, SCBA and 3/4 length boots/hip waders
INFECTION CONTROL FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL – THE SUPERVISOR’S ROLE (NFA) 16 HOURS CE # 003014 ICERP PREREQUISITE: NONE 16 hours 0/16
Anyone in emergency services can and will (sooner or later) be exposed to communicable disease in the performance of their duties. This course is targeted at officers and other supervisors of emergency response personnel. The course stresses protection of the individual and the station/department from the full range of communicable diseases spread through occupational exposure; course objectives are in line with applicable federal regulations and consensus standards.
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (NFA) ICSEMS 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NFA ICS SELF-STUDY COURSE or basic familiarity with the ICS CE # 000531 16 hours 0/16
This National Fire Academy “hand-off’ course presents the Incident Command System common to all emergency response organizations from the perspective of emergency medical services responders.
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR HIGH-RISE OPERATIONS ICHO 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NICS–FS or ICS
This course is designed to assist emergency response officers in organizing high-rise incidents by organizing resources, developing strategies, and managing tactical operations and interagency coordination, to protect life and minimize damage at high-rise incidents. This course is intended for fire service officers who have responsibility for managing high-rise incidents.
ICS ORIENTATION (I-100) (EMI/DHS) ICS 100 9 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE# 001641 3.5 hours 0/3.5
This course will discuss the need for a management system during major emergencies and disasters. The student will learn the five functions of the ICS, the command staff functions, organizational structure of the ICS, common terminology used in the ICS, responsibilities of emergency responders, and the facilities used in the ICS. The student will also learn what Multi-Agency Coordination Systems are and do; as well as, when Unified Command Systems are used. This course is compatible with the training requirements of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). It is designed mainly for allied professionals (public works, transportation agency, etc) and others who might conceivably perform functions at an emergency incident. This course is compatible with the training requirements of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM; I-200, SINGLE RESOURCES and INITIAL ACTION INCIDENTS ICS 200
16 HOURS PREREQUISTE: ICS-100 or Equivalent CE# applied for
This course will cover the following topics: Leadership and Management, Delegation of Authority and Management by Objectives, Functional Areas and Positions, Briefings, Organizational Flexibility and Transfer of Command.
INTERMEDIATE ICS FOR EXPANDING INCIDENTS ICS 300 24 HOURS PREREQUISTE: NIMS ICS for the Fire Service NFA (NICS-FS), or Incident
Command System NFA (ICS) plus NIMS An Introduction(IS-700), or NIMS ICS for Emergency Medical Services (NICS-EMS), or Incident Command System for Emergency Medical Services NFA (ICS/EMS) plus NIMS An Introduction (IS-700), or an equivalent course(s) accredited by the Emergency Management Institute (EMI), National Fire Academy (NFA), National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG), US Coast Guard (USCG), or the National Park Service (NPS).
CE# applied for 24 hours 11/13
This course is designed to provide overall incident management skills rather than tactical expertise. The course will cover the implementation of the incident management process on Type 3 incidents, define a Type 3 incident, and the development of an Incident Action Plan. Determining capabilities to match Incident complexity will be discussed. When and how to add appropriate ICS positions to match the complexity of the incident will be explored. The use of Incident Management Teams will be discussed
INTRODUCTION to UNIFIED COMMAND for MULTI-AGENCY and CATASTROPHIC INCIDENTS (NFA) IUC-MCI 16 HOURS PREREQUISITES: ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
NIMS ICS for the Fire Service (NICS-FS), or Incident Command System NFA (ICS) plus NIMS Orientation (IS-700), or Incident Command System for Emergency Medical Services NFA ICS/EMS), or an equivalent course from any Emergency Response Service organization.
This course is designed to assist emergency response personnel in the understanding of, and the ability to apply, the Incident Command System (ICS) when multiple agencies are involved at major and catastrophic incidents, and to provide a better understanding of operations under a Unified Command (UC).
ADVANCED ICS FOR COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF, COMPLEX INCIDENTS AND MACS ICS 400
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents for Operational First Responders or An equivalent 300 level course accredited by the Emergency Management Institute (EMI), National Fire Academy (NFA), National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG), US Coast Guard (USCG), or the National Park Service (NPS).
CE# applied for 16 hours 7.5/8.5
This course is designed to provide overall incident management skills rather than tactical expertise. This course will discuss how major incidents pose special management challenges. It will explore the circumstances in which an Area Command is established and describe the circumstances in which multi-agency coordination systems are established. This course is designed for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or multi-agency coordination system.
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)–AN INTRODUCTION (EMI DHS)
8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE IS-700.A CE# 001301 3 0/3
This course introduces the student to the National Incident Management System (NIMS); the need for NIMS, what NIMS is, and NIMS compliance. On February 28, 2003, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive–5 which directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS). This 4- hour course will explain what NIMS is and will answer the following questions.
- What is that National Incident Management System?
- Why Do We Need a National Incident System?
- What are the Concepts and Principles of NIMS?
- What are the Components of NIMS?
- What are the NIMS requirements?
- What does our Fire Department need do so we comply?
Although there is no prerequisite, this course is principally designed to bring those already trained or experienced in the NFA ICS system “up-to-date” with the NIMS concept.
NATIONAL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK, AN INTRODUCTION (NRF) IS- 800.B 9 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE# applied for
This 4-hour course will provide an overview of the National Response Plan and its correlation to NIMS via lecture and by Instructor led small group exercises and activities to address the following: 1)Roles and responsibilities of Federal, State, local, and tribal governments, and private-sector organizations. 2)Coordinating structures in the field and at the regional and national levels. 3)Field-level organizations and teams that support and manage an incident. Incident management actions, including notification and assessment, activation, deployment, and demobilization. 4)Implementation schedule for the National Response Plan and its supporting protocols.
NIMS INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR THE FIRE SERVICE (NFA/DHS) NICS-FS 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF and IS 700A
CE # 001642 9 hours 0/9
This course replaces the National Fire Academy course Incident Command System. NICS-FS provides instruction in the command skills necessary to effectively use, deploy, implement, and/or function within a departmental ICS. The course includes guidelines and scenario practice applying ICS. Resource information for setting up a departmental ICS is also provided. This course was revised in 2005 to be compatible with the training requirements of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE OPERATIONS ICSSC 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NICS-FS or NICS-EMS or ICS
This course is designed to assist emergency response officers in responding to structural collapse incidents by organizing resources, developing strategies, and managing tactical operations and interagency coordination, to protect life and minimize losses at collapse incidents. This course is intended for fire command officers.
PROPANE EMERGENCIES AWARENESS PPEA 4.5 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG or RIHM or HMAR or HM Aware Cert
CE # 002103 1 0/1
This program has been designed for emergency response personnel (law enforcement, EMS, emergency management, entry-level fire service personnel, public works and transportation employees) whose duties meet the OSHA definition of the Awareness level of hazardous materials response. Students will learn about the basic properties and hazards of propane and liquefied petroleum gases, and will be able to take appropriate actions consistent with the limitations of the Awareness level to protect lives and property during propane incidents.
PROPANE EMERGENCIES OPERATIONS PPEO 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF or EBM and IAFF or HISI or HMOR or HM Ops Cert CE # 002121 1 0/1
This program has been designed for fire fighters and related emergency response personnel whose duties meet the OSHA definition of the Operations level of hazardous materials response. Students will learn about the basic properties and hazards of propane and liquefied petroleum gases, containment vessel characteristics, and control strategies for the more common types of propane emergencies (consistent with the limitations of the Operations level).
PROPANE EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN PPPT 24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG or IAFF or HISI or HMOR or HM Ops Cert
CE # 002122 1 0/1
This program has been designed for fire fighters and related emergency response personnel whose duties meet the OSHA definition of the Operations level of hazardous materials response, but whose response area includes more complex propane problems such as large- capacity fixed storage or bulk filling facilities. Students will learn about the basic properties and hazards of propane and liquefied petroleum gases, containment vessel characteristics, and control strategies for the more complex as well as more common types of propane emergencies.
PROPANE GAS PRACTICAL EXERCISES PPPE 8 HOURS PREREQUISITES: PPEO OR PPET
This course is designed for the student who is competent in basic fire fighting skills such as hose line handling and SCBA, and who has a fundamental knowledge of propane/LNG and LNG container behavior under emergency conditions. It permits the material learned in the prerequisite SFA Local Level Course Propane Emergencies Operations (PPEO) or Propane Emergencies Technician to be applied to live-fire LNG scenarios using a variety of props. Students will need: TOG and SCBA
AERIAL APPARATUS PRACTICES AELA 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course provides instruction in basic operating principles and procedures of aerial apparatus. The type of apparatus available, their advantages and disadvantages, and their operability will be discussed. Proper placement and safety issues will be stressed.
Students will need: TOG
AERIAL APPARATUS PRACTICES EXTENDED AELX 24 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course provides a more in depth exposure to the operating principles and procedures for aerial devices through hands-on exercises. The course also includes maintenance and testing requirements for aerial apparatus.
Students will need: TOG
NEW AERIAL APPARATUS FAMILIARIZATION NAEP 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: AELA or AELX
This course will acquaint the student with design features, safety requirements, and operational procedures for specific aerial devices. Service and maintenance information as well as practical experience are provided. This course is generally provided where there is a need to expose experienced operators to the characteristics of an apparatus new to their department
EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM EVDT 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
CE # 000503 16 hours 0/16
This course, developed by Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services, provides instruction in techniques of driving emergency vehicles under all conditions. Students will learn the importance of vehicle dynamics, driver selection, condition and preparation on safe vehicle operations. The course includes practice on a driving course laid out to simulate various driving conditions. Also included is a section on service and preventive maintenance.
DYNAMICS OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE RESPONSE EVRD 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: EVOC/EVDT
CE # 000601 4 HOURS 0/4
This course is designed as a supplement to and refresher for the prerequisite course Emergency Vehicle Operators Course. It reviews some basic principles of safe vehicle operation and introduces the concept of space and speed management in operation of any vehicle.
HIGHWAY INCIDENT SCENE SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT HSTC 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
CE # 000611 8.5 hours 0/8.5
The primary target audiences for this course are fire officers, firefighters, Fire Police, rescue, EMS and law enforcement personnel who command, respond to or work at highway incidents. Students will learn how to adapt the same safety and traffic control principles used to establish work zones in the highway construction and maintenance industries. They will be shown ways of applying these principles, using limited equipment and staffing, to enhance safety at emergency incidents on streets and highways. Topics covered include scene assessment, risk management, regulatory issues of temporary traffic control, necessary equipment, flagging, and personnel safety procedures. Practical exercises are included that let students apply what they have learned to “real world” incident scenarios.
PUMP OPERATIONS I PUOP 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG
This course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump construction and theory as well as operating techniques in this course. Emphasis is placed on getting water to the pump, getting water from the pump for hose streams, and prevention of common mistakes in pump operations. Student will need: TOG
PUMP OPERATIONS II PUOA 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: PUOP
This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating fire pumps. Topics covered include: friction loss, relay pumping, master and elevated master streams. Student will need: TOG
LARGE DIAMETER HOSE LDHO 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course introduces the student to large diameter hoses and shows the methods for using L.D.H. Basic water movement requirements, loading techniques and appliances needed are discussed and demonstrated.
Student will need: TOG
RURAL FIREGROUND WATER MOVEMENT RFWM 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course will provide the student with instruction in the basic concepts of rural water movement in support of fire ground operations. Topics covered include: drafting, use of portable pumps, tanker fill operations, relay pumping and water flow calculation.
Student will need: TOG
TANKER WATER SUPPLY TAWS 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course will provide instruction in fire department operations with tankers as the main supply of water. Topics include: water supply sources, tanker construction, tanker shuttle system, and safe, efficient operations.
Student will need: TOG
FIRE POLICE FIPO 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course provides an introduction to fire police procedures for fire police on duty. Topics include: traffic and crowd control, the Special Fire Police Act of Pennsylvania, vehicle code, crime code, professionalism and handcuffing
ADVANCED FIRE POLICE FIPA 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: FIPO
This course reviews topics from Fire Police (FIPO) and deals with leadership, training officer responsibilities, report writing, court testimony and public relations.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR FIRE POLICE CPFP 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: FIPO
This course provides instruction on how to deal with spoken and body language, and implied communications techniques. Topics covered include: psychology of communications and feedback, dispatching and equipment, news media, and personal conduct in fund raising.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR FIRE POLICE ERFP 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: FIPO
This course will provide the student with the knowledge to respond with a fire department to emergencies. The course will build on the knowledge in Basic Fire Police. Topics include: traffic control at emergencies, maintaining equipment, access routes, crowd control, and security of the emergency site.
LEGAL CONCEPTS FOR FIRE POLICE LCFP 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: FIPO
This course consists of an in-depth study of the laws involving fire police and their municipal authority and fire department. Subjects include: laws, misconceptions, liability, indirect liability, lawsuits, training, arrests, citations, insurance, courtroom procedures, vehicle codes and regulations, and the crimes code.
FIRE POLICE IN NON-EMERGENCY OPERATIONS NEFP 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: FIPO
The course will provide the student with information to help them perform police services in the community in non-emergency activities. Topics to be discussed include: professionalism, proper attire, grooming, traffic control at funerals, and policing at other community events.
AUTOMATIC DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AUTO 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course will provide the student with information on the use and importance of automatic detection systems used in conjunction with automatic suppression systems. Suppression systems discussed include: dry chemical, halon, carbon dioxide, and foam
EDUCATIONAL METHODOLOGY FOR FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS EMLL 40 HOURS PREREQUISITE: 5 yrs service
This course will provide instruction in adult learning, teaching techniques, preparation of instruction objectives and formation of lesson plans to meet those objectives. Various formats of audio-visuals will be demonstrated. Each student will prepare and deliver at least one micro teaching session on a fire related topic. The course includes the opportunity to successfully certify as a Fire Service Instructor 1 under NFPA # 1041. This course will also fulfill the educational methodology requirement for those seeking to eventually become a State Fire Academy local Level Instructor.
COMMUNITY AND WORKER RIGHT-TO-KNOW RTKN 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 002087 1.5 hours 0/1.5
This course provides an overview of the Pennsylvania Community and Worker Right-to-Know Act as it applies to public sector employees. It emphasizes the use and importance of labeling, and understanding the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). The course identifies the role, responsibilities, and functions of the employee.
ELECTRICAL EMERGENCIES ELFS 3 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 006076 1.5 hours 0/1.5
This course provides instruction on how to deal with emergencies involving “live” electrical wires and/or equipment. A review of fire fighting practices around energized equipment, as well as do’s and don’ts in dealing with electricity
FIREFIGHTER LINE OF DUTY DEATH AND INJURY WHY? LODD 8 HOURS PREREQUISITES: NONE
The goal of this program is to reduce firefighter line of duty deaths. This course is designed to be presented to fire service supervisory, managerial and policy making/influencing personnel. Topics discussed are; impacts of Line of Duty Death (LODD), analyzing LODD’s for relative factors, define contributing factors as well as fitness and wellness. Sources of information and resources are also identified.
HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER (NFA)
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: INFO or 5 YEARS AS A LINE OFFICER
CE # 000590 3 hours 0/3
The target audience of this course is any individual who has an active involvement in planning, organizing, implementing, or monitoring a department-level occupational health and safety program within their fire service organization. Such topics as risk analysis, wellness, program management, and other occupational safety issues are covered in depth.
HIGH – RISE FIRE FIGHTING HIRI 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF or EBM and ECOP and TRCO
CE # 000591 1 hour 0/1
This course, designed for experienced fire personnel, will provide instruction in fighting fires in high rise buildings. The special problems encountered by the fire fighter in this type of fire are also discussed. Safe operations and the use of a tactical checklist are stressed.
INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER (NFA) ISO 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NICS –FS or NICS-EMS or ICS and IAFF or HISI or HMOR or HM Ops Cert
CE # 000592 5.5 hours 0/5.5
This course focuses on the duties of the person who finds him/her self in the role of the responding safety officer at the scene of an incident. It is an incident-specific, scene-oriented course designed to teach what a safety officer on the scene needs to know and be able to do, using scenarios to convey instructional points. Students should be experienced company officers, familiar with safety issues, the ICS, Haz-mat management, and applicable NFPA standards and federal regulations.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR COMPANY OFFICERS (NFA) ITCO 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
This course provides basic instruction in teaching techniques including the preparation of instructional objectives and lesson plan format. It will prepare the student to instruct from a prepared lesson plan per NFPA # 1041 Instructor I.
INTRODUCTION TO FIRE OFFICERSHIP INFO 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF CE # 000593 2 hours 0/2
This course, designed for new line officers or as a refresher for experienced ones, will give the student a basic overview of fire ground officer responsibilities, personnel issues, fire ground operations, and the development of a sound and effective administrative and fire ground organizational structure.
INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE MANAGEMENT (NFA)
16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS IVESM CE # 000594 2 hours 0/2
In most volunteer emergency service organizations, anyone can find themselves in a management or leadership position as a line officer, administrative officer, or committee chairperson at any time. This course is a ‘no-nonsense’, down-to-earth approach to the basics of management, leadership, communications, and motivation of volunteer emergency service organizations of all types, including fire, EMS, EMA, fire police, search & rescue, and others.
LEADERSHIP I: STRATEGIES FOR COMPANY SUCCESS (NFA) LSI 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
Running an effective fire service organization, whether career, combination, or volunteer, requires leaders. Many line and administrative officers are very competent in technical areas, but need training and skill practice in key managerial strategies to reach their full potential in leading their organizations. This course is targeted at any line or administrative officer who must make decisions, solve problems, or conduct meetings as part of his/her duties.
LEADERSHIP II: STRATEGIES FOR PERSONAL SUCCESS (NFA) LSII 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
Running an effective fire service organization, whether career, combination, or volunteer, requires leaders. Many line and administrative officers are very competent in technical areas, but need training and skill practice in key managerial strategies to reach their full potential in leading their organizations. This course is targeted at company level junior line officers (lieutenant, captain, etc.) who wish to improve basic leadership skills in such areas as managing multiple roles, creativity, establishment of a “personal power base” and ethics. It may also be applicable to those administrative officers of volunteer organizations (president, secretary/treasurer, etc.) who find that their responsibilities require similar skills.
LEADERSHIP III: STRATEGIES FOR SUPERVISORY SUCCESS (NFA) LSIII 35 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
Running an effective fire service organization, whether career, combination, or volunteer, requires leaders. Many line and administrative officers are very competent in technical areas, but need training and skill practice in key managerial strategies to reach their full potential in leading their organizations. This course is targeted at department – level officers (Chief, Assistant/Deputy Chief) or upwardly – mobile company officers who wish to improve their leadership skills in the areas of situational leadership, delegating, coaching and discipline. It may also be applicable to those administrative officers of volunteer organizations (president, secretary/treasurer, etc.) who find that their responsibilities require similar skills.
LEGAL ASPECTS FOR THE FIRE SERVICE LAFS 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 004523 7 hours 0/7
This course makes the student aware of the various laws pertaining to the fire service in Pennsylvania and some considerations he/she should deal with. A simulated trial is conducted during the course.
MANAGING COMPANY TACTICAL OPERATIONS: PREPARATION (NFA) MCTO-P 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF or FF1 Cert
Students are prepared as company officers by developing the skills for successfully and safely managing company tactical operations. This course is intended to provide a new officer with skills necessary to participate in the management of company tactical operations, and the additional courses dealing with tactical operations.
MANAGING COMPANY TACTICAL OPERATIONS: DECISION MAKING (NFA) MCTO-D 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: MCTO-P
The material learned in this course will aid company officers in making initial decisions at structural fire fighting operations through extensive use of simulations, building on the knowledge’s obtained in the prerequisite course, MCTO-P.
MANAGING COMPANY TACTICAL OPERATIONS: TACTICS (NFA) MCTO-T 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: MCTO-D
This is the third in a series of courses that develop skills needed to manage company-level tactical operations. Topics include tactical action models, ventilation, rescue, confinement, extinguishment, water supply, and other related fire ground issues.
MANAGING COMPANY TACTICAL OPERATIONS: SIMULATION (NFA) MCTO-S 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: MCTO-T
This is the fourth in this series of courses designed to develop skills needed to manage company-level tactical operations. Through various scenarios, students employ the knowledge and skills acquired in the prerequisites in a series of table top exercises.
PUBLIC FIRE EDUCATION PLANNING (NFA) PFEP 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELFG
This course provides the students with information and the basic concepts necessary for the successful planning and implementation of fire safety programs. The target audience is those persons who have the responsibility for public fire education programs in their communities.
PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR THE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES MEDR 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
Students in the course will learn how to project a positive public image of their organization. Topics include how various print and electronic media work, and how to get positive public support through a properly organized on-going public relations strategy. Information on handling the media requirements of emergency incidents is also included.
RESOURCE ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICER RAO 5 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course is designed to meet the needs of all personnel at an emergency incident. This program provides the history of accountability and addresses the need for resource accountability at all emergency incidents. The skills needed to perform the task effectively are addressed as well as the equipment necessary
RESOURCE ACCOUNTABILITY RESPONDER RAR 3 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course is designed to meet the needs of all personnel at an emergency incident. This program provides the history of accountability and addresses the need for resource accountability at all emergency incidents. The skills needed to perform the task effectively are addressed as well as the equipment necessary.
STORE, MALL, MERCANTILE FIRE FIGHTING MIFI 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF and TRCO and NICS-FS
This course provides instruction in the building construction of stores, malls, and mercantile buildings. Fire fighting operations in stores and malls, and support operations for fire protection systems are also presented. Tours to mercantile structures are generally included.
STREET SURVIVAL FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL SSEP 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 000752 16 hours 0/16
This course will provide the student with practical and realistic tactics to assure personal safety when called to an incident scene. Techniques include: approach, assessing danger in patients and the environment, using self-defense, cover and concealment. This course is oriented to EMT’s, paramedics, EMS First Responders, and their operating environment. Student will need: TOG
VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION EVALUATOR DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR FFCE 6 HOURS PREREQUISITE: Certified to the level to be evaluating
This course will provide certified fire fighters with the opportunity to learn and practice correct techniques for evaluating candidates in Pennsylvania’s Voluntary Fire Fighter Certification Program. Emphasis on attitudes, professionalism and quality testing are stressed.
VOLUNTEER RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT -PROBLEMS AND SOLUTION VFSR 4 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIS
CE # 000596 2 hours 0/2
In this course, students will examine the results of a 1993 conference on these issues sponsored by the National Fire Academy that involved representatives of numerous volunteer groups. They will study these results and their implications for the future, share their own experiences, and begin the process of applying the course content to their own organization’s situation.
Industrial Safety
EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND EXTINGUISHER TRAINING ISET 3 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course provides the employee with information concerning safety in the workplace. It also provides the student with hands-on training in the use of portable fire extinguishers. Students will need: appropriate long-sleeve clothing, gloves, eye protection
INDUSTRIAL FIRE BRIGADE TRAINING, BASIC IFBB 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
The audience for this course are those persons who have been assigned fire safety duties by their employer up to and including those specified for Incipient Fire Brigades by OSHA’s Fire Brigade Regulations. Emphasis is placed on procedures that can be safely followed using extinguishers and other first aid fire fighting equipment. Student will need: Work Clothing, Eye Protection and Gloves
CONFINED SPACE TRAINING –This course is intended for anyone who makes entry into Permit-required Confined Spaces, including maintenance personnel and/or safety professionals. This 2-day Confined Space Entry Class is designed to train workers on the proper procedures for making entry into Permit-required Confined Spaces per 29 CFR 1910.146. This program will allow the participant to operate in the capacity of Entrant, Attendant, or Entry Supervisor during confined space operations. Participants will be familiarized with OSHA requirements and how to properly employ the permit program. This course is a combination of classroom instruction and practical application in actual permit spaces, utilizing the appropriate Site-specific Personal Protective Equipment used for confined spaces.
Respirable Crystalline Silica Awareness in Construction – In this online awareness-level safety course, you will learn about the basics of Silica and Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust encountered during construction activities. This course will identify the basic health hazards associated with exposure to silica and respirable crystalline silica dust, some of the common construction tasks that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline, and typical control measures employers may implement to protect workers from exposure to silica and respirable crystalline silica including engineering controls, work practices and respirators. Additionally, you will learn about contents of the new OSHA regulation concerning silica and respirable crystalline silica and where to get a copy of the regulation, be able to recognize who and what a competent person is and the basic requirements surrounding OSHA’s new Respirable Crystalline Silica standard (e.g. exposure limits, housekeeping, written exposure control plan, medical monitoring, training and record-keeping).
OSHA HAZEWOPER-Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) is training covered under OSHA standards 29 CFR for workers and employers who are exposed to hazardous substances and are engaged in cleaning, treatment, storage, and disposal of such materials. The guidelines provided through the course regulate hazardous waste operations and emergency services in the US and its territories. Working with hazardous wastes and substances can be tricky. One wrong move may lead to accidents or injuries at work. HAZWOPER training can help you to identify and address related hazards before it’s too late.
WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING
BASIC WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER /PA-130 WFBB 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
The course emphasizes safety, basic skills and teamwork in preparing individual wildland firefighters to work together as an effective firefighting unit.
RESCUE
AIRPORT ANNUAL BURN AAB 8 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ARFF
CE # 000579 1.5 hours 0/1.5
Designed for experienced ARFF fire fighters, this course will consist of a brief review of ARFF and safety procedures, followed by attacks on a variety of aircraft fire scenarios. The course meets the FAA Part 139 annual live-fire training requirement for fire fighters at certificated airports.
Students will need: TOG and SCBA NOTE: Availability is limited due to the need for an adequate live-burn facility to meet course requirements; check with PSFA for details.
AIRCRAFT CRASH RESCUE – SHORT COURSE ACFR 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 006071 6.5 hours 0/6.5
This course provides instruction in extinguishing and controlling fires, rescue and evacuation techniques, and dealing with emergency situations resulting from an aircraft crash. This course is especially aimed at ‘off-airfield’ municipal or volunteer fire fighters who have airports within their jurisdiction.
Students will need: TOG, SCBA
AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING, FAA CURRICULUM ARFF 40 HOURS PREREQUISITE: NONE
CE # 006072 6 hours 1/5
This course is designed to meet FAA requirements for airport rescue and fire fighting personnel employed or used at Part 139-certificated airports. Topics include airport familiarization, aircraft structure, tools for aircraft emergencies, search and rescue methods and a live burn session. It is instructed to the standard FAA curriculum.
Students will need: TOG, SCBA NOTE: Availability is limited due to the need for an adequate live-burn facility to meet course requirements; check with PSFA for details.
FIRE FIGHTER SURVIVAL SURV 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 000598 2.5 hours 0/2.5
This is a comprehensive program dealing with the knowledge and skill needed to effect rescue as a member of a Rapid Intervention Team. The course also demonstrates ‘last-ditch’ self- rescue techniques (some of which are not seen in the books). These emergency procedures, though involving some risk themselves, are designed to be useable when the only other alternative is to die. Emphasis will be placed on search techniques, communications, accountability, and self-rescue procedures. This course is best suited to students who, in addition to the prerequisite training, have at least a ‘ground-floor’ level of on-the-street practical firefighting experience.
Students will need: TOG; SCBA with spare cylinder; PASS device
VEHICLE FIRES AND OTHER EMERGENCIES VFOE 16 HOURS PREREQUISITE: ELIF
CE # 006065 4 hours 0/4
This course will inform students of the hazards encountered at these common emergencies. Emphasis is placed on changes in vehicle design that have an effect on the way vehicle fires must be handled to insure safety of responders and the public. Proper strategy and tactics are covered, and hands-on experience allows application of these in a ‘real life’ context.
Students will need: TOG, SCBA, eye protection
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