Spring 2024 Schuylkill County Training Academy Courses
All Students must pre-register for courses. No walk-ins accepted. If the minimum number of students has not been met 10 days before the start date, students will receive email notification of cancellation of the course.
There is no fee for students from member companies of the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association.
For Non-member or Out-of-County students there is a fee. Students must bring a check made payable Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on the first day of class.
Minimum Student Ages will be enforced. For 16 years old, your birthday must be on/before the start date of the class in 2008. For 18 years old, your birthday must be on/before the start date of the class in 2006. For example if the class start date is July 1, your birthday would be 7/1/2006, 7/1/2008 or before.
Hazardous Material Operations (HMO) 4-16 at SCTA
Hazardous Material Operations (HMO)
FSC: 0472 Hours: 24.0 (Lecture: 12.0hrs / Lab: 12.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 16 and up, Hazardous Materials Awareness
Description: The goal of this program is to provide the First Responder with the training needed
to comply with NFPA 472 Chapter 5 Competencies for the First Responder at the Operational
Level, and 29 CFR 1910.120 OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response,
(HAZWOPER), First Responder Operations Level. This program is designed to give the first
responder the necessary skills to handle hazardous materials emergencies. After successfully
completing this course you would be eligible to take the national certification testing for national
certification in Hazardous Materials Operations Level.
Gear: Structural Turnout Gear, SCBA
Instructor: Kevin Sibbett
Out of County Fee: $60 Check made payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on first day of class.
Dates: 4/16, 4/18, 4/20, 4/23, 4/25
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Times: 18:00-22:00 Tuesday & Thursday, 08:00-16:00 Saturday
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemens’ Road Frackville, PA 17931
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Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) 4-16 at Friendship Fire Co. #1 Butler Township
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT)
FSC: 0235 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 8.0hrs / Lab: 8.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Current Driver’s License
Description: This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators.
This course provides instruction for emergency personnel who may be involved in operating
emergency vehicles. Topics included: defensive driving, emergency response, vehicle
maintenance, and a driver training obstacle course. Students will be responsible for securing
apparatus to drive.
Gear: Structural Turnout Gear, SCBA
Instructor: Ron Radel
Out of County Fee: $60 Check made payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on first day of class.
Dates: 4/16, 4/18, 4/21
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Times: 18:00-22:00 Tuesday & Thursday & 08:00-16:00 Saturday
Location: Friendship Fire Co. Englewood, 7th & Pine St., Frackville, PA 17931
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Pump Operations 1 (PUOP) 4-16 at SCTA
Pump Operations 1 (PUOP)
FSC: 0420 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 10.0hrs / Lab: 6.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up
Description: This course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump
construction and theory as well as operating techniques. Emphasis is placed on getting water to
the pump, getting water from the pump for hose streams, and prevention of common mistakes in
pump operations.
Gear: Structural Turnout Gear, Eye Protection
Instructor: Mike Kitsock
Out of County Fee: $60 Check made payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on first day of class.
Dates: 4/16, 4/18, 4/20
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Times: 18:00 – 20:00 Tuesday and Thursday, 08:00-16:00 Saturday
Location: Schuylkill County Fire Training Academy
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Truck Company Operations 1 (TRCO) 4-20 at North End Fire Co. Pine Grove
Truck Company Operations 1 (TRCO)
FSC: 0209 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 12.0hrs / Lab: 4.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Interior Firefighter, or Bucks Basic Fire Academy, or FF 1
Description: 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.
Gear: Structural Turnout Gear, SCBA
Instructor: Mike Kotzo
Out of County Fee: $60 Check made payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on first day of class.
Dates: 4/20, 4/21
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Times: 08:00-16:00 Saturday & Sunday
Location: North End Fire Co. 118 N. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, PA 17963
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Hazardous Materials Operation Refresher (HMOR) Port Carbon 4-24 at Goodwill Hose Prot Carbon
Hazardous Materials Operation Refresher (HMOR)
FSC: 0737 Hours: 6.0 (Lecture: 2.0hrs / Lab: 4.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 16 and up, Hazardous Materials Awareness
Description: The goal of this program is to provide the First Responder with the training needed
to comply with NFPA 472 Chapter 5 Competencies for the First Responder at the Operational
Level, and 29 CFR 1910.120 OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response,
(HAZWOPER), First Responder Operations Level. This program is designed to give the first
responder the necessary skills to handle hazardous materials emergencies. After successfully
completing this course you would be eligible to take the national certification testing for national
certification in Hazardous Materials Operations Level.
Gear: Structural Turnout Gear, SCBA
Instructor: Jesse Zimmerman
Out of County Fee: $60 Check made payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on first day of class.
Dates: 4/24, 4/30
Days: Tuesday, Wedcnesday
Times: 18:00 – 21:00
Location: Goodwill Fire Co. Port Carbon, 88 Washington St., Port Carbon, PA 17965
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Interior Firefighter (ELIF) 4-30 at SCTA
Interior Firefighter Without Live Fire (ELIF)
FSC: 2463 Hours: 40.0 (Lecture: 12.0hrs / Lab: 28.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Exterior Firefighter (ELEF), or Bucks Basic Academy, or
Firefighter I, and Hazardous Materials Operations
Description: This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to interior fire
ground operations including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (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 (courses) in the curriculum.
Gear: Structural Turnout Gear, SCBA
Instructor: Kevin Sibbett
Out of County Fee: $60 Check made payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on first day of class.
Dates: 4/30, 5/4, 5/7, 5/9, 5/14, 5/16, 5/18, 5/21, 5/23
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Times: 18:00 – 22:00 Tuesday and Thursday……08:00-16:00 Saturday
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemen’s Road, Frackville, PA 17931
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Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) 5-8 at Sheppton-Oneida Fire Co.
Exterior Firefighter (ELEF)
FSC: 2462 Hours: 52.0 (Lecture: 16.0hrs / Lab: 36.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 14 and up, Fire Ground Support, or Bucks Basic Academy,
NIMS – 100 & 700
Description: This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground
operation including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), fire behavior, building
construction, fire extinguishers, forcible entry, ladders, and fire streams/hose line advancement.
This is the third of five levels (courses) in the curriculum.
Gear: Structural Turnout Gear and SCBA
Instructor: Stephen Motil
Out of County Fee: $60 Check made payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on first day of class.
Dates: 5/8, 5/9, 5/13, 5/28, 6/5, 6/9, 6/12, 6/17, 6/18
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Times: 18:00 – 22:00
Location: Sheppton-Oneida Fire Co. 900 Center St., Sheppton, PA 18248
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Electric Vehicle Safety for First Responders 5-13 at Rainbow Hose Co. Schuylkill Haven
Electric Vehicle Safety for First Responders
FSC: 0120 Hours: 6.0 (Lecture: 6.0hrs / Lab: 0.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 14 and up
Description: This program contains information on hybrid and electric vehicle safety and
technology upgrades, which may pose concerns with extrication efforts. This course covers
basic vehicle safety and technology changes at an emergency response level. Operating systems,
construction and safety features are discussed throughout the program. Safety features such as:
air bag systems, seat belt pretention systems, fuel system and charging stations, safe work zones,
low, medium, and high voltage systems, vehicle construction materials, hybrid vehicles, and
passenger compartment upgrades. Changes to size-up, extrication techniques, and the use of a
Field Operations Guide will also be presented in this program.
Gear: N/A
Instructor: Guy Arndt
Out of County Fee: $60 Check made payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on first day of class.
Dates: 5/13, 5/20
Days: Monday
Times: 18:30 – 21:30
Location: Rainbow Hose Co., 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972