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.
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
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Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) 5-28 at Friendship Hose Co. Orwigsburg
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.
Gear: N/A
Instructor: Jesse Zimmerman
Out of County Fee: $60 Check made payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on first day of class.
Dates: 5/28, 6/4, 6/9
Days: Tuesday, Sunday
Times: 18:00 – 22:00
Location: Friendship Hose Co. Orwigsburg, 121 N. Liberty St., Orwigsburg, PA 17961
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Structure Burn Session (SBS) 6-4 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.
Gear: Turnout Gear and 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: 6/4, 6/6, 6/8
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Times: 18:00 – 22:00 (Saturday 08:00 – 16:00)
Location: Schuylkill County Training Academy, 125 Firemen’s Rd., Frackville, PA 17931
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Pump Operations 1 (PUOP) 6-11 at East End Fire Co. Palo Alto
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: Turnout Gear
Instructor: Mike Kitsock
Out of County Fee: $60 Check made payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on first day of class.
Dates: 6/11, 6/13, 6/15
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Times: 18:00 – 22:00
Location: 232 E Savory St., Pottsville, PA 17901
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Rural Water Movement 6-25 at Shenandoah Heights Fire Co.
Rural Fireground Water Movement (RFWM)
FSC: 0625 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 6.0hrs / Lab: 10.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 16 and up
Description: This course instructs the student in the basic methods of water movement in the
rural area for firefighting. Tank trucks and large diameter hose are utilized. Safe, efficient and
recommended methods are discussed, demonstrated, and practiced.
Gear: Turnout Gear
Instructor: Mike Kitsock
Out of County Fee: $60 Check made payable to the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association on first day of class.
Dates: 6/25, 6/27, 6/29
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Times: 18:30 – 22:30 (Saturday 0800 – 1600)
Location: 148 Swatara Rd., Shenandoah, PA 17976 (Practical at Schuylkill County Training Academy – 125 Firemen’s Rd., Frackville, PA 17931)