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.
Interior Firefighter (Mod 4) 5/21/26 at SCTA
Interior Firefighter (ELIF) With Live Fire
FSC: 3469 (Live Fire) 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: 5/21 1800-2200, 5/24 0800-1600, 5/28 1800-2200, 5/31 0800-1600, 6/2 1800-2200, 6/4 1800-2200, 6/9 1800-2200, 6/11 1800-2200, & 6/14 0800-1600
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/7/26 at 12:ooPM
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemans Rd. Frackville, PA 17931
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NO SHOW POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED
CLASS IS FULL
Emergency Services Driver Training (EVDT) 7/7/26 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: 7/7 1800-2200, 7/9 1800-2200, & 7/11 0800-1600
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: 6/23/26 at 12:00PM
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemans Rd. Frackville, PA 17931
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NO SHOW POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED
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
Engine Company Operations 6/18/26 at SCTA
Engine Company Operations (ECOP)
FSC: 0205 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 4.5hrs / Lab: 11.5hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Interior Firefighter (ELIF), or Bucks Basic Academy, or FF 1
Description: This course provides instruction in the duties and responsibilities of an engine company. Topics include: fire behavior and spread in structures, positioning of apparatus, use of attack and backup lines, search and rescue, and water supply. A series of hands-on drills involving various engine company evolutions follows the classroom discussion.
Out of County Cost: $109, please make checks payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on the first day of class.
Instructor: Steve Motil
Dates & Times: 6/18/26 1800-2200, 6/22/26 1800-2200, & 6/27/26 0800-1600
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/4/26 at 12:00PM
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemans Rd. Frackville, PA 17931
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NO SHOW POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED
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
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: 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
Fire Ground Support *New Curriculum*
Fire Ground Support, the new entry level class beginning on July 1st, will be offered this fall.
Check back soon for more details!
Firefighter 1 *New Curriculum*
Firefighter 1, the second class in the new curriculum, will be offered this fall.
Check back soon for more details!
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.