2026 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.
Tanker Water Supply 7/20/26 at SCTA
Tanker Water Supply (TAWS)
FSC: 0415 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 12.0hrs / Lab: 4.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 16 and up
Description: This course will provide instruction for supplying the fire ground with water from tank trucks as the main source of water. Topics covered include tanker construction, water supply sources and set up, water flow requirements, tanker shuttle systems, and safe and efficient operations.
Out of County Cost: $95, please make checks payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on the first day of class.
Instructor: Mike Kitsock/Guy Arndt
Dates & Times: 7/20 1800-2200, 7/22 1800-2200, & 7/25 0800-1600
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/6/26 at 12:00PM
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemans Rd. Frackville, PA 17931
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NO SHOW POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED
Firefighter 1 Skills Enhancement 8/3/26 at SCTA
Firefighter I Skills Enhancement (FCIP)
FSC: 0139 Hours: 32.0 (Lecture: 14.0hrs / Lab: 18.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Interior Firefighter, or Bucks Basic Academy, or Structure Burn Session
Description: This course is designed to refresh and reinforce the basic knowledge and skills required by any fire fighter who wishes to work efficiently, effectively and safely as part of a team on the fire ground.
Out of County Cost: $92, please make checks payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on the first day of class.
Instructor: Clint Herr
Dates & Times: 8/3 1800-2200, 8/5 1800-2200, 8/8 0800-1600, 8/10 1800-2200, 8/12 1800-2200, & 8/16 0800-1600
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 7/20/26 at 12:00PM
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemans Rd. Frackville, PA 17931
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NO SHOW POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED
Fire Ground Support 9/8/26 at SCTA (Entry Level Program)
Fireground Support (Entry Level Program)
Hours: 48 FSC: 3470
This 48 hour entry level class is the NFPA 1010 Fireground Support program. This class is replacing the old Mod 1 and Mod 2 class. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible for ProBoard/IFSAC NFPA 1010 Support Person certification. Completion of the corequisite trainings are required by the end of the class.
Corequisite trainings should be started as soon as you register for the class. Links for them are listed below.
Instructor: Kevin Sibbett
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy
Dates & Times: 9/8/26 1800-2200, 9/10/26 1800-2200, 9/13/26 0800-1630, 9/15/26 1800-2200, 9/17/26 1800-2200, 9/20/26 0800-1630, 9/22/26 1800-2200, 9/24/26 1800-2200, & 9/27/26 0800-1600
Corequisites:
FEMA SID Registration: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register
Acadis Registration: https://psfa.acadisonline.com/acadisviewer/login.aspx
Hazmat Awareness: https://www.train.org/pa/course/1131657/details?activeTab=reviews
Traffic Incident Management Training: https://www.train.org/pa/course/1082546/compilation
ICS-100: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c&lang=en
IS-700: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b&lang=en
Registration Deadline: 8/25/26 at 12:00PM
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NO SHOW POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED
Emergency Services Driver Training (EVDT) 9/14/26 at SCTA
Emergency Services 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.
Out of County Cost: $86, please make checks payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on the first day of class.
Instructor: Mike Kitsock/Guy Arndt
Dates & Times: 9/14 1800-2200, 9/17 1800-2200, & 9/19 0800-1600
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: 8/31/26 at 12:00PM
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemans Rd. Frackville, PA 17931
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NO SHOW POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED
Structure Burn Session 9/15/26 at SCTA
Structure Burn Session (SBS)
FSC: 0600 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 4.0hrs / Lab: 12.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Interior Firefighter, or Bucks Basic Academy, or FF 1
Description: This course will provide the student with a review and application of the techniques used in safe firefighting practices in an actual structural fire environment. Emphasis is placed on safety for both interior and exterior operations.
Out of County Cost: $94, please make checks payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on the first day of class.
Instructor: Steve Motil
Dates & Times: 9/15 1800-2200, 9/17 1800-2200, & 9/20 0800-1600
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: 9/1/26 at 12:00PM
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemans Rd. Frackville, PA 17931
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NO SHOW POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED
Hazmat Operations 9/29/26 at SCTA
Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO)
FSC: 2472 Hours: 32.0 (Lecture: 20.0hrs / Lab: 12.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 16 and up, Hazardous Materials Awareness
Textbook: IFSTA Hazardous Materials for First Responders 6th Edition
Description: The goal of this program is to provide the First Responder with the training needed to comply with NFPA 470 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.
Out of County Cost: $95, please make checks payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on the first day of class.
Instructor: Bob McClintock
Dates & Times: 9/29 1800-2200, 10/1 1800-2200, 10/4 0800-1600, 10/6 1800-2200, 10/8 1800-2200, & 10/11 0800-1600
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: 9/15/26 at 12:00PM
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemans Rd. Frackville, PA 17931
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NO SHOW POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED
Firefighter Survival 9/29/26 at SCTA
Firefighter Survival (SURV)
FSC: 0202 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 6.0hrs / Lab: 10.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Interior Firefighter, or Bucks Basic Academy, or Structure Burn Session, or Firefighter I Certification
Description: This program is a physically demanding, comprehensive program dealing with the necessary knowledge and skills relative to rescue procedures needed for self-rescue. Emphasis will be placed on search techniques, communications, accountability/location and self-rescue procedures. This program will teach the firefighters how to reduce the risk of fire fighter injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania. The class will enable fire fighters to become more aware and familiar with procedures that may be used to prevent or perhaps lessen the seriousness of injuries or even save their lives. Students must be in adequate physical condition to perform 100% of all practical exercises.
Out of County Cost: $90, please make checks payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on the first day of class.
Instructor: Kevin Sibbett
Dates & Times: 9/29 1800-2200, 10/1 1800-2200, & 10/4 0800-1600
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/15/26 at 12:00PM
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemans Rd. Frackville, PA 17931
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NO SHOW POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED
Interior Firefighter (Mod 4) 10/6/26 at SCTA
Interior Firefighter (ELIF) With Live Fire (LAST MOD 4 CLASS OFFERED)
FSC: 3469 (Live Fire) Hours: 48.0 (Lecture: 17.0hrs / Lab: 31.0hrs)
Hours: 48.0 (Lecture: 17.0hrs / Lab: 31.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up or 17 with Act 155, Exterior Firefighter (ELEF), or Bucks Basic Academy, or Firefighter I, and Hazardous Materials Operations
Text Book: IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 7th Edition
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.
Out of County Cost: $85, please make checks payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on the first day of class.
Instructor: Steve Motil
Dates & Times: 10/6 1800-2200, 10/8 1800-2200, 10/12 1800-2200, 10/17 0800-1600, 10/20 1800-2200, 10/24 0800-1600, 10/26 1800-2200, 11/4 1800-2200, 11/8 0800-1600
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/22/26 at 12:00PM
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemans Rd. Frackville, PA 17931
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NO SHOW POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED
Truck Company Operations 1 10/5/26 at SCTA
Truck Company Operations I (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.
Out of County Cost: $90, please make checks payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on the first day of class.
Instructor: Clint Herr
Dates & Times: 10/5/26 1800-2200, 10/7/26 1800-2200, & 10/11/26 0800-1600
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/21/26 at 12:00PM
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemans Rd. Frackville, PA 17931
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NO SHOW POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED
Firefighter 1 Training 10/13/26 at SCTA
Firefighter 1 Training
Hours: 88 FSC: 3471
This 88 hour entry level class is the NFPA 1010 Firefighter 1 Training program. This class is replacing the old Mod 3 and Mod 4 classes. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible for ProBoard/IFSAC NFPA 1010 Firefighter 1 certification. Completion of the corequisite trainings are required to complete the Firefighter 1 Certification.
Instructor: Kevin Sibbett
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy
Dates & Times: 10/13 1800-2200, 10/15 1800-2200, 10/20 1800-2200, 10/25 0800-1600, 10/27 1800-2200, 10/29 1800-2200, 11/1 0800-1600, 11/3 1800-2200, 11/5 1800-2200, 11/8 0800-1600, 11/10 1800-2200, 11/12 1800-2200, 11/15 0800-1600, 11/17 1800-2200, 11/19 1800-2200, 11/22 0800-1600, 11/24 1800-2200, 12/1 1800-2100
Corequisites:
Hazmat Operations
CPR & First Aid
Registration Deadline: 9/29/26 at 12:00PM
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NO SHOW POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED
Minimum Student Ages will be enforced. For 16 years old, your birthday must be on/before the start date of the class in 2010. For 18 years old, your birthday must be on/before the start date of the class in 2008. For example if the class start date is July 1, your birthday would be 7/1/2010, 7/1/2008 or before.
If you are trying to register for a class and the class is full, you can fill out the waitlist form by clicking on the link below. The waitlist form does not gaurantee you a spot in the class, but if a spot opens up you will be contacted.