2023 PSTC Schedule
Printable 2023 Schedule Available HERE
Corrections or Changes to 2023 Schedule:
- Error under the Certification Section for the schedule that was mailed out. HMA certification exam is $35.00, NOT $335.00.
- Trench Rescue - CANCELLED due to issues beyond the PSTC control
SPECIAL NOTE:
- Please note locations of courses, as multiple
campus sites are being used. Be sure to select the
correct location with associated course code.
Locations of PSTC Courses:
- Westmoreland-Public Safety Training Center
65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA 15479 - Westmoreland-New Kensington
1150 5th Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068 - Westmoreland-Murrysville
6707 Mellon Rd, Export, PA 15632
With skills (where applicable) at:
- Monroeville PSTC, 2465 Johnston Road,
Monroeville, PA 15146
- Monroeville PSTC, 2465 Johnston Road,
- Westmoreland-Youngwood
Business & Industry Center
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 1569
NEW/SPECIAL COURSES FOR 2023
- Ice Rescue & Emergency Response – NFPA 1670
Technician Level (IRER) - Updated Fire Officer I Program, Course now open to
Firefighter II completed individuals, but to challenge the
exam requires Instructor I - NEW! Fireground Strategy & Tactics (Westmoreland
Exclusive) - FREE! Insurance Service Office (ISO) Public Protection
Classification (PPC) Program (Westmoreland Exclusive) - NEW! Fire Service Instructor II (Westmoreland
Exclusive) - NEW! Health & Safety Officer (Westmoreland Exclusive)
with Certification Option - NEW! Incident Safety Officer (NFA) (ISO) with Pro
Board Certification Option - NEW! Public Fire & Life Safety Educator 1 & 2
Professional Certification (NFPA 1035) with Pro Board
Exam - Traffic Incident Management (TIMS) with Certification
Exam Prep - NEW! Fire Inspector I Professional Certification (NFPA
1031) with Pro Board Exam - FREE! PSFA AOTR: Forcible Entry Operations, additional material fees apply.
MONTHLY PSTC PODCAST VIA ZOOM
- Starting Tuesday, December 6 at 7 p.m. and every first Tuesday of
the month thereafter, the PSTC will be hosting a podcast via Zoom
to discuss upcoming classes, hot topics in the fires service and
updates to PSTC operations. - Please join us at https://westmoreland-edu.zoom.us/j/99698821460
- Tentative Dates:
• Tuesday, December 6
• Tuesday, January 3
• Tuesday, February 7
• Tuesday, March 7
• Tuesday, April 4
• Tuesday, May 2
• Tuesday, June 6
• No Podcast for July
• Tuesday, August 1
• Tuesday, September 5
• Tuesday, October 3
• Tuesday, November 7
• Tuesday, December 5
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
• 2023 Registration will be available starting December 9.
• PRE-REGISTRATION is required to ensure sufficient enrollment. Registration available
at: https://westmoreland.augusoft.
net/
• All classes require a minimum of ten (10) students, unless otherwise specified
• Maximum class is thirty (30) unless otherwise specified
• Classes not meeting minimum enrollment five (5) days prior to the start date WILL
BE CANCELED
• Students SHOULD arrive 15 minutes prior to start of class, with pen and paper.
Certificates of Completion
• Certificates of Completion will be received electronically via your provided email
and, depending on time of year, may take up to 30-days to be processed and emailed
out.
Westmoreland County Fire Departments
• Pending availability, Westmoreland County Fire Departments can schedule 3-8 hour
special training FREE of charge at the
PSTC.
• A completed facility usage form is required and can be located at the PSTC website
under Facilities.
• A certificate of training for these sessions is also available but would require
the use of a PSTC approved instructor at a cost
of $10 per student, with a minimum of ten (10) students.
• Due to new NFPA 1403 standards use of the Class A burn building by a department
is no longer permitted.
• Private department burns are still permitted and encouraged but must use the PSTC
staff.
Out-of-County Fire Departments
• Rental of the PSTC is available to out-of-county fire departments.
• Please contact the facility for pricing and requirements.
Acquired Structure Burns
• The PSTC is willing to facilitate “Acquired Structure Burns.” The burn must meet
all DEP and PSFA documentation
requirements which will be the responsibility of the owner/hosting fire department.
• Please contact the facility for pricing and requirements.
Essentials Series Quick Glance per Location:
- See individual course description below for requirements and cost.
- PSTC Spring
• ELIS, starts: Tuesday, January 3 at 6 p.m.
• HMA, starts: Thursday, January 12
• ELFG, starts: Tuesday, January 17 at 6 p.m.
• ELEF, starts: Tuesday, January 31 at 6 p.m.
• HMO, starts: Tuesday, February 21 at 6 p.m.
• ELIF, starts: Thursday, March 9 at 6 p.m. - Murrysville Spring
• ELIS, starts: Tuesday, January 3 at 6 p.m.
• HMA, starts: Thursday, January 12
• ELFG, starts: Tuesday, January 17 at 6 p.m.
• ELEF, starts: Monday, January 30 at 6 p.m.
• HMO, starts: Monday, February 20 at 6 p.m.
• ELIF, starts: Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. - PSTC Summer
• ELIS, starts: Tuesday, June 6 at 6 p.m.
• HMA, starts: Tuesday, June 20 at 6 p.m.
• ELFG, starts: Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m.
• ELEF, starts: Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. - PSTC Fall
• ELIS, starts: Tuesday, September 5 at 6 p.m.
• HMA, starts: Thursday, September 14 at 6 p.m.
• ELFG, starts: Tuesday, September 19 at 6 p.m.
• ELEF, starts: Saturday, September 30 at 8 a.m.
• HMO, starts: Saturday, October 14 at 8 a.m.
• ELIF, starts: Tuesday, October 24 at 6 p.m. - Murrysville Fall
• ELIS, starts: Tuesday, September 5 at 6 p.m.
• HMA, starts: Wednesday, September 13 at 6 p.m.
• ELFG, starts: Monday, September 18 at 6 p.m.
• ELEF, starts: Saturday, September 30 at 8 a.m.
• HMO, starts: Saturday, October 14 at 8 a.m.
• ELIF, starts: Monday, October 23 at 6 p.m.
- PSTC Spring
EMS TRAINING
Emergency Medical Technician
- Must be 16 years old to register and be able to pass background check – requirements explained first night of class. 16.4 CEUs, Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $600 tuition + $30 lab fee + required textbook. Please note Fall and Spring sessions have two choices for course location.
- Spring Murrysville Center
Location: Westmoreland-Murrysville
Starts: Monday, January 30 at 6 p.m.
Monday & Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m., & some Saturdays, January 30, 2023 to May 22, 2023, complete schedule available HERE.
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 23 at 4 p.m. - Spring New Kensington Center
Location: Westmoreland-New Kensington
Starts: Tuesday, January 31 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m., & some Saturdays, January 31, 2023 to May 23, 2023, complete schedule available HERE.
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 23 at 4 p.m. - Summer PSTC
Location: Westmoreland-PSTC
Starts: Tuesday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30-10 p.m., & Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. omplete Schedule available HERE.
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 22 at 4 p.m. - Fall Murrysville Center
Location: Westmoreland-Murrysville
Starts: Monday, September 11 at 6 p.m.
Monday & Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m., & some Saturdays, September 11, 2023 to January 15, 2024, complete schedule available HERE.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 5 at 4 p.m. - Fall New Kensington Center
Location: Westmoreland-New Kensington
Starts: Tuesday, September 12 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m., & some Saturdays, September 12, 2023 to January 11, 2024, complete dchedule available HERE.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 5 at 4 p.m.
APPARATUS TRAINING
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Training (EVOT)
A large number of emergency service personnel and civilians are injured and killed each year as a result of inappropriately driven emergency vehicles. Participants in this course will have the opportunity to gain and/or verify a broad range of competencies associated with driving an emergency vehicle. These competencies include basic understanding of emergency vehicle operations, as well as the skills necessary for practical and safe application of driving on a competency course. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable
for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day
of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their
department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not
required the first day of class). Prerequisite: minimum age of 18+.
Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (30).
$75 tuition + $10 material fee.
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 5 & 12, 6:30-10:30 p.m., &
Sunday, April 16, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, November 7 & 9, 6:30-10:30 p.m., &
Saturday, November 11, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Pump Operations I (PUOP)
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.Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: ELFG or EBM & minimum age of 18+. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (24). $75 tuition + $10 material fee.
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Monday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, March 20 & 22, 6:30-10:30 p.m., &
Saturday, March 25, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, October 17 & 19, 6:30-10:30 p.m., &
Saturday, October 21, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Pump Operations II (PUOA)
This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating pumps. Topics covered include friction loss, relay pumping, master streams, and elevated master streams. The goal of this course will introduce the student to advanced concepts and methods of fire pump operation. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: PUOP & minimum
age of 18+. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size
is thirty (24). $75 tuition + $10 material fee.
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Monday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, March 27 & 29, 6:30-10:30 p.m., &
Saturday, April 1, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, October 24 & 26, 6:30-10:30 p.m., & Saturday, October 28, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Driver/Operator – Pumper Skills Preparation
This refresher course is for all experienced pump operators wanting to update or reinforce “rusty” skills or prepare for the next PSFA Pro Board/IFSAC Driver/ Operator - Pumper certification test. Students should have previously completed the requirements for Driver/Operator – Pumper certification or comparable training. Students must bring full turnout gear, and it is recommended that they bring their pumper to the second night of class for comfortability for proper preparation for the certification. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day
of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their
department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not
required the first day of class). Prerequisite: PUOP & minimum
age of 18+. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is
twenty-four (24). $75 tuition + $10 material fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Monday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday & Thursday, April 17, 20, & 24, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, November 8, 13 & 15, 6:30-10:30 p.m.- Driver/Operator – Pumper Certification
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website. Candidate is responsible for proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate candidate departments; signed letter from associate candidate department permitting use of apparatus is required. $175 tuition
Spring PSTC
• Start: Saturday, May 6, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Friday, April 28
Fall PSTC
• Start: Sunday, November 19, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Sunday, November 19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Friday, November 10
- Driver/Operator – Pumper Certification
- Aerial Apparatus Operations Extended (AELX)
This course will give a more extensive treatment of the subject of aerial device operation and prepare the student for certification. Through both classroom and hands-on practice, students will become familiar with basic design and operational theory of aerial devices, safety considerations, spotting and stabilizing, device operation, elevated master stream, and rescue. An introduction to basic truck company operations is also included. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). Prerequisite: IST or ELIS, & minimum age of 18+, or Firefighter I Certification if taking certification exam. $100 tuition + $10 material fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, April 13, 18, 20, & 25, 6:30-10:30 p.m., &
Saturday, April 15, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Driver/Operator - Aerial Apparatus Preparation
This refresher course is for all experienced pump operators wanting to update or reinforce “rusty” skills or prepare for the next PSFA Pro Board/IFSAC Driver/ Operator - Aerial certification test. Students should have previously completed the requirements for Driver/Operator – Aerial to include Firefighter I certification or comparable training. Students must bring full turnout gear, and it is recommended that they bring their aerial to the second night of class for comfortability for proper preparation for the certification. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable
for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day
of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their
department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not
required the first day of class). Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+,
& Firefighter I Certification. $75 tuition + $10 material fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Monday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, May 1, 3, & 8, 6:30-10:30 p.m.- Driver/Operator – Aerial Certification
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website. Candidate is responsible for proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate candidate departments; signed letter from associate candidate department permitting use of apparatus is required. $175 tuition
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Sunday, May 14, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Sunday, May 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Friday, May 5
- Driver/Operator – Aerial Certification
- Tanker Water Supply (TAWS)
A program dealing with supplying the fire ground with water from tenders. Subjects covered include construction, water flow requirements, water supply set up, and the drop tank shuttle system. Students attending this program will become familiar with techniques for moving water for fire extinguishment utilizing tenders. Students shall understand the safest, most efficient methods of supplying the fire ground with water requirements with tankers. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: ELIS or IST & minimum age of 18+. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $75 tuition + $10 material fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, April 18 & 20, 6:30-10:30 p.m., &
Sunday, April 23, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Skills Preparation
This refresher course is for all experienced mobile water supply (tanker) operators wanting to update or reinforce “rusty” skills or prepare for the next PSFA Pro Board/IFSAC Driver/Operator – Mobile Water certification test. Students should have previously completed the requirements for Driver/Operator – Mobile Water certification or comparable training. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: ELIS or IST & minimum age of 18+. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $75 tuition + $10 material fee
PSTC Spring
• Starts: Tuesday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, April 25, 27, & May 2, 6:30-10:30 p.m.- Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Certification Exam
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website. Candidate is responsible for proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate candidate departments; signed letter from associate candidate department permitting use of apparatus is required. $175 tuition
Spring PSTCS
• Start: Saturday, May 6, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Friday, April 28
- Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Certification Exam
OFFICER DEVELOPMENT
- Introduction to Fire Officership (INFO)
To provide students with an overview of the skills necessary to effectively manage volunteer and career fire organizations. Introduction to Fire Officership will give the student a basic overview of company officer responsibilities, personnel issues, their role in fire ground operations, and the development of a sound and effective administrative and fire ground organizational structure. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable
for classroom. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & ELIF OR
Equivalent. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is
twenty-four (24). $50 tuition
Spring PSTC
• Starts: January 7 at 8 a.m.
• Saturday & Sunday, January 7 & 8, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Fire Officer I (Westmoreland Exclusive)
A course for every current or future officer. Company officers face daunting challenges: from firefighter safety to “refereeing” social conflicts in the station. The step from firefighter to officer is a big one; get some help with this course. People management, leadership, pre-planning, budgeting, personnel safety, fire investigations, training and incident command are covered. Don’t lead by the seat of your pants, discover some proven officership principles and tips to improve your command ability. The Fire Officer I certification exam is administered upon successful completion. Course includes Fire Ground Strategy & Tactics, and Insurance Service Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification (PPC) program. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Firefighter II, & minimum age of 18+. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $100 tuition + $10 material fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, January 25 at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday’s, January 25, & February 1, 8, 15, 22, & March 1 & 8, 6-10 p.m., & Sunday, February 12, 19, 26, & March 5, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.- Fire Officer I Pro Board (Pro Board Only) via Bucks County Community College
PLEASE NOTE PREREQUESTS ARE DIFFERENT FROM CLASS: Prerequisite: NIMS, Haz. Mat. Ops., Firefighter II and Fire Service Instructor I, & minimum age of 18+. $175 tuition
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Sunday, March 26, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Sunday, March 26, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Monday, March 20
- Fire Officer I Pro Board (Pro Board Only) via Bucks County Community College
- New! Fireground Strategy & Tactics (Westmoreland Exclusive)
Initial strategy and tactics for the fireground to include apparatus placement, use of attack and support hose lines, ventilation procedures, rescue operations, forcible entry operations and establishment of a command structure. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: ELIF or equivalent & minimum age of 18+. $50 tuition
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Sunday, February 12 at 8 a.m.
• Sunday, February 12 & 19, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- FREE! Insurance Service Office (ISO) Public Protection
Classification (PPC) Program (Westmoreland Exclusive)
Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & ELIF OR Equivalent.
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, February 22 at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 22, 6-10 p.m.
- Educational Methodologies for Local Level Instructors (EMLL)
Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook
suitable for classroom & IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services
Instructor, 9th Edition (required). Prerequisite: minimum age of
18+, recommended experience with word processing and visual
presentation software. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum
class size is twenty-four (24). $100 tuition + $10 material fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Monday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesdays, March 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 &
April 3, 5, 12, & 17- Instructor I Pro Board / IFSAC Written & Skills Exam
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website. $175 tuition
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Saturday, May 6 Report Time 7:30 a.m.
• Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Friday, April 21
- Instructor I Pro Board / IFSAC Written & Skills Exam
- Fire Service Instructor II (Westmoreland Exclusive)
Course will provide instruction in lesson plan development, supervision of training evolutions, test item construction, supervisory and administrative duties and evaluations of instructors and class. There will be evening classroom sessions and homework. It is highly recommended that students utilize local lodging for this course. This course will cover many of the competencies found in the Fire Instructor II level of NFPA 1041 including instructor evaluation, instructional development, high-hazard training supervision, classroom lecture presentation and program management validation. Participants will be provided an opportunity to certify after the conclusion of the course. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom and IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition (required). Prerequisites: 1041 Fire Instructor I certification or completion of the Educational Methodology for Local Level Instructors(s). Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom and IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th Edition (required). Prerequisite: 1041 Fire Instructor I certification or completion of the Educational Methodology for Local Level Instructors(s). Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $100 tuition + $10 material fee
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Monday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday’s, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27 &
December 4, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
- Instructor II Certification Written Exam
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website. $75 tuition
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Saturday, December 16, Report Time 07:30 a.m.
• Saturday, December 16, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Monday, December 4 at 4 p.m.
- Instructor II Certification Written Exam
- Principles of Building Construction Combustible (NFA) (BCP)
The overall goal of this course is to provide knowledge about the classification system of buildings, the importance of fire resistance for structural support elements, and the risks associated with performing fire-suppression activities inside and around buildings involved in fire. One additional major goal of this course is to enhance the skills of emergency response personnel so they can read a building correctly and apply the information to the action plan for the incident. This course is intended for fire response personnel.Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+, & IST or ELIS. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twentyfour (24). $50 tuition
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, March 7 & 9, 6:30-10:30 p.m., &
Saturday, March 11, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- New! Health & Safety Officer (Westmoreland Exclusive) with Certification Option
This program examines the role of the Health and Safety Officer in regards to policy and procedures that directly affect the health and safety of first responders. Areas covered include risk analysis, occupational health and safety, wellness and implementation of management program. Emergency service managers that handle health and safety responsibilities associated with JPRs identified in NFPA 1521 are encouraged to take. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, & Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, 4th edition, by James S. Angle.Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom, & Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, 4th edition, by James S. Angle. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & Incident Safety Officer (ISO), HMO/R. Recommended minimum of 5-years of emergency service experience since the age of 18. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $50 tuition
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Saturday April 1 at 8 a.m.
• Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Health and Safety Officer Pro Board (only) via FDSOA
Spring PSTC
• $95 (price subject to change by FDSOA)
• Starts: Sunday, April 23, Report Time 07:30 a.m.
• Sunday, April 23, 8 a.m.-Noon
• Application provided in class, contact director if challenging.
- Health and Safety Officer Pro Board (only) via FDSOA
- New! Incident Safety Officer (NFA) (ISO) with Pro Board Certification Option
This extended ISO program meets the PSFA/NFA requirements in addition to 8-hours of training to properly prepare the student for Incident Safety Officer exam. Provides the company and line officer with the skills to effectively function as the fireground safety officer. Developing decision making skills by recognizing safety cues is stressed. Covers the safety officer role, regulations, standards and policies; recordkeeping and documentation; risk management; incident considerations and communicating and monitoring evolutions. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, & Fire Department Incident Safety Officer, 3rd Edition by David W. Dodson is recommended. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom, & Fire Department Incident Safety Officer, 3rd Edition by David W. Dodson is recommended. Prerequisite:
Minimum age of 18+, NICS-FS or NICS-EMS or ICS & HMO/R,
Recommended: Minimum of 5-years of emergency service
experience since the age of 18. Minimum class size is six (6) and
maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $75.00 tuition
PSTC Spring
• Starts: Saturday, April 15 at 8 a.m.
• Saturday & Sunday, April 15, 16, & 22, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.- Incident Safety Officer Pro Board (only) via FDSOA
*Prerequisite for ISO Certification: Minimum age of 23+, NICS-FS or NICS-EMS or ICS & HMO/R, Minimum of 5-years of emergency service experience since the age of 18, Firefighter II certification, & Instructor I, See Certification Testing section for further details and requirements. PLEASE NOTE: Program is not eligible for PSTC
“Exclusive Package.”
Spring PSTC
• $95 (price subject to change by FDSOA)
• Starts: Friday, May 12, Report Time 6 p.m.
• Friday, May 12, 6:30-8 p.m.
• Application provided in class, contact director if challenging.
- Incident Safety Officer Pro Board (only) via FDSOA
- New! Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 & 2 Professional Certification (NFPA 1035)
with Pro Board Exam
Westmoreland PSTC partnership with Bucks County Community College. This course is designed to provide the public educator with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully perform as a fire and life safety educator as addressed in NFPA 1035. For those who practice the multidiscipline profession of fire and life safety educator (including uniformed fire service personnel and other professionals), topics include fire behavior, community assessment, injury prevention and juvenile fire-setting. The student will also develop presentation skills and learn how to formulate public education programs. This course is tested to NFPA 1035 Standard, to the Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 & 2 Level through the ProBoard. Successful completion of the program requires proficiency demonstration in written practical skills and a multiple-choice examination. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Age 18 and up, General knowledge of Fire and Life Safety. Minimum class size is ten (10)) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $175 tuition (includes Pro Board exam). PLEASE NOTE: Program is not eligible for PSTC “Exclusive Package.”
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Friday, May 5 at 6 p.m.
• Friday May 5 & 12, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday &
Sunday, May 6, 7, 13, & 14, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Exam at the end of class, Application provided in class,
contact director if challenging.
- New! Fire Inspector I Professional Certification (NFPA 1031) with Pro Board Exam
Westmoreland PSTC partnership with Bucks County Community
College. This is a basic course which involves research, interpretation of codes, implementing policy, testifying at legal proceedings, and creating forms and job aids, according to the NFPA job performance requirements for Fire Inspector 1. The course of instruction includes code enforcement inspections and analyses of new and existing structures and properties for construction, occupancy, fire protection, exposures, field verification of shop drawings, plans, and construction documents to ensure that they meet the intent of applicable codes and standards for fire and life safety. This course is tested to NFPA 1031 Standard, to the Fire Inspector 1 Level through the ProBoard. Successful completion of the program requires proficiency demonstration in written practical skills and a multiple-choice examination. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Age 18 and up, Hazardous Materials Awareness Professional Certification. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twentyfour (24). $175.00 tuition (includes Pro Board exam) PLEASE NOTE: Program is not eligible for PSTC “Exclusive Package.”
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Friday, June 2 at 6 p.m.
• Friday June 2 & 9, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday &
Sunday, June 3, 4, 10, & 11, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Exam at the end of class, Application provided in class, contact director if challenging.
SUPPORT OPERATIONS
- Cancer Prevention (Westmoreland Exclusive)
This 4-hour class will educate firefighters and EMS personnel about their increased risk of developing cancer, encourage actions and behaviors to reduce or prevent exposure to occupational cancer hazards, encourage healthy lifestyle choices to further reduce cancer risk, and provide information about resources available to firefighters, EMS personnel and their families following a cancer diagnosis. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: minimum age of 14+. $25 tuition
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 23, 6-10 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Thursday, November 9 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 9, 6-10 p.m.
- Traffic Incident Management (TIMS) with Certification Exam Prep
This National TIM Responder Training Program establishes the foundation and promotes consistent training for all responders to incidents involving operations on or near a highway. The PA-TIM objectives primarily target operations and special risks to personnel performing fire, rescue and EMS functions. This program examines those risks and provides nationally recognized actions to minimize/reduce those risks. Upon completion of the course, the student shall understand the National Unified Goals (NUG) for Traffic Incident Management (TIM) that creates a training program that emphasizes responder safety, safe, quick clearance, and prompt, reliable interoperable communications between all responder disciplines. In addition, this class is extended to prepare the individual for Pro Board certification exam. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable
for classroom. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+. Minimum class
size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $50
tuition + $10 lab fee.
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Saturday, May 20 at 8 a.m.
• Saturday, May 20, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Traffic Incident Management Certification (Pro Board
only) via FDSOA
*See Certification Testing section for further details and
requirements. PLEASE NOTE: Program is not eligible for PSTC “Exclusive Package.”
Spring PSTC
• $95 (price subject to change by FDSOA)
• Starts: Sunday, May 21, Report Time 7:30 a.m.
• Sunday, May 21, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Application Deadline is provided in class, if challenging
exam – please contact PSTC Director
- Traffic Incident Management Certification (Pro Board
FIRE SUPPRESSION
- Fire Dynamics: - Practical Applications (Westmoreland Exclusive)
This course will expand upon knowledge of fire dynamics as it relates to modern fire attack in residential structure fires. Specific topics will include fire spread via improper ventilation, flow path identification, and positive pressure ventilation. This course will be practically based with adequate time for multiple evolutions involving “doll house” type structures to show fire dynamics in a live fire setting. The basis of the course is currently completed UL/NIST research with further expansion of “real life” examples. Prerequisites: Fire Dynamics: Strategies and Tactics (FDST) or requisite knowledge of modern fire attack principles as per UL/NIST Research. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+, & ELEF or
Equivalent. $25 tuition + $10 lab fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 28, 6-10 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, November 14, at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 14, 6-10 p.m.
- Structural Burn Session (SBS) Night Burn
This course will provide the student with a review and application of the techniques used in safe firefighting practices in an actual fire environment. Emphasis is placed on safety for both interior and exterior operations. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom, TOG, SCBA, & spare cylinder. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, ELIF with “Live Fire,” SBS, or Firefighter I. Minimum class size is twelve (12) and maximum class size is twentyfour (24). $125 tuition + $25 lab fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, April 11 & 13, 6:30-10:30 p.m., &
Saturday, April 15, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Fall Session
• Starts: Tuesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, October 10 & 12, 6:30-10:30 p.m., &
Saturday, October 14, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- HAZMAT Awareness Level (HMAJB)
The primary target audience for this course are First Responders who will witness or discover a hazardous substance/materials release. Students will be trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. They shall have sufficient training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency to understand what hazardous substances are, the risks, potential outcomes, the ability to recognize and identify their presence, their role including site security, safe scene management and how to use the Emergency Response Guidebook during a hazardous materials/WMD emergency. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $25 tuition
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Thursday, January 12 at 6 p.m.
• Thursday, January 12, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, January 14, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.** ** Saturday, January 14 includes PSTC HMA exam option at
Westmoreland-PSTC
- Spring Murrysville Center
• Starts: Thursday, January 12 at 6 p.m.
• Thursday, January 12, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, January 14, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.** ** Saturday, January 14 includes PSTC HMA exam option at
Westmoreland-Murrysville - Summer PSTC
• No exam with summer course, $15 tuition
• Starts: Tuesday, June 20 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 20, 6 – 10 p.m. - Fall PSTC
• Starts: Thursday, September 14 at 6 p.m.
• Thursday, September 14, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, September 16, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.** ** Saturday, September 16 includes PSTC HMA exam option at Westmoreland-PSTC - Fall Murrysville Center
• Starts: Wednesday, September 13 at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 13, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, September 16, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.** ** Saturday, September 16 includes PSTC HMA exam option at Westmoreland-Murrysville
- Spring Murrysville Center
- Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA) Pro Board / IFSAC Certification Exam
Completed Application is due at time of exam. Application and
exam requirements available at PSFA website. $35.00 tuition
Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+, completed application with
current PSFA approved HMA or higher certificate of training.
- Spring PSTC
• Saturday, January 14, Report Time Noon - Spring Murrysville Center
• Saturday, January 14, Report Time Noon - Fall PSTC
• Saturday, September 16, Report Time Noon - Fall Murrysville Center
• Saturday, September 16, Report Time Noon
- Spring PSTC
- HAZMAT Operations Level (HMOJB)
• This class provides training for first responders that respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property and the environment. Personnel are trained to respond in a defensive fashion to contain the release from a safe distance, to keep it from spreading and prevent exposures. They must understand basic hazard and risk assessment, how to select and use proper personnel protective equipment, basic hazardous materials terms, basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and PPE available, basic decontamination procedures and termination procedures. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable for classroom, TOG, SCBA, & spare cylinder. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 16+. ConEd Available. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (30). $100 tuition + $10 lab fee
- Spring PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, February 21 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, February 21, 23, 28, &
March 2, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, February 25, 26, & March 4** ** Saturday, March 4 includes PSTC HMO exam option at PSTC - Spring Murrysville PSTC
• Starts: Monday, February 20 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, February 20, & 22, 6-10 p.m.,
Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,
Tuesday & Thursday, February 28 & March 2, 6-10 p.m. at
Westmoreland PSTC, & Saturday, March 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.+ at Westmoreland PSTC** ** Saturday, March 4 includes PSTC HMO exam option at PSTC - Fall PSTC
• Starts: Saturday, October 14 at 8 a.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, October 17 & 19, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, October 14, 15, 21, & 22**, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ** Sunday, October 22 includes PSTC HMO exam option at PSTC - Fall Murrysville Center
• Starts: Saturday, October 14 at 8 a.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, October 16 & 18, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, October 14, 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. &
Saturday & Sunday, October 21, & 22** at Westmoreland
PSTC, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.** ** Sunday, October 22 includes PSTC HMO exam option at PSTC
- Spring PSTC
- Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO) Pro Board / IFSAC Certification Exam
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website. $FREE tuition for PSTC Essential Students and $175.00 for non-PSTC Essential Students. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 16+, completed application with current PSFA approved HMA or higher Pro Board certificate of training.
Spring PSTC
• Saturday, March 4, Report Time 7:30 a.m.
• Application Deadline: Sunday, February 26
Fall PSTC
• Sunday, October 22, Report Time 7:30 a.m.
• Application Deadline: Sunday, October 15
- HAZMAT Operations Level Refresher (HMORJB)
The primary target audiences for this refresher course are First Responders who have taken a Hazardous Materials Operations Level 472 course. The student will review previous learned information and skills associated with NFPA 472 Chapter 5 Competencies for the First Responder at the Operational Level, and 29CFR1910.120 OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, (HAZWOPER), First Responder Operations Level. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, & TOG, SCBA & spare cylinder. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 16+, & HMO/R. EMS ConEd available. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $35 tuition + $10 lab fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Saturday, April 29 at 9 a.m.
• Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Saturday, October 21 at 9 a.m.
• Saturday, October 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
PENNSYLVANIA ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTING
Pennsylvania Entry Level firefighting is comprised of seven different modules. Completion
of all modules provides for the basis of more advanced training. Classes must be completed
in order. Essentials of Fire Fighting, Seventh Edition by International Fire Service
Training Association (IFSTA) is required. A FREE skill booklet is provided. Students
must provide a full set of turnout gear and a 20 ft. piece of rope (min. 7/16” dia.).
Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of each course. Junior firefighters
(14+) may attend the first three courses. Minimum age for Interior Firefighter is
18+ at the onset of the class. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size
is thirty (30).
• Essentials of Firefighting Books are available for rent at
$10 per student per semester – limited quantities available.
- Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) with CPR/First Aid
This entry level 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, tools and emergency lighting, and backing apparatus.
In addition, the student will complete American Heart Association
(AHA) First Aid & CPR. This is the first of five levels (courses) in
the curriculum. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil,
Notebook suitable for classroom, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th
Edition & TOG. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+. $75 tuition +
$25 material Fee (AHA cards)
- Spring PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, January 3 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, January 3, 5, & 10, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday, January 7, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Spring Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Starts: Tuesday, January 3 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, January 3, 5, & 10, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday, January 7, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Summer PSTC
• CPR not included in Summer Program, $65.00 tuition
• Starts: Tuesday, June 6 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, June 6, 8, 13, & 15, 6-10 p.m. - Fall PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, September 5 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, September 5, 7, & 12, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday, September 9, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Fall Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Starts: Tuesday, September 5 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, & Monday, September 5, 7, & 11,
6-10 p.m., & Saturday, September 9, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Spring PSTC
- HAZMAT Awareness Level (HMAJB)
See Hazardous Materials Section for full course description &
requirements. $25 tuition
- Spring PSTC
• Starts: Thursday, January 12
• Thursday, January 12, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday, January 14, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.** ** Saturday, January 14 includes PSTC HMA exam option at PSTC - Spring Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Starts: Thursday, January 12
• Thursday, January 12, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday, January 14, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.** ** Saturday, January 14 includes PSTC HMA exam option at Westmoreland-Murrysville - Summer PSTC
• No exam with summer course, $15.00 tuition
• Starts: Tuesday, June 20 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 20, 6 – 10 p.m. - Fall PSTC
• Starts: Thursday, September 14 at 6 p.m.
• Thursday, September 14, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday, September 16, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.** ** Saturday, September 16 includes PSTC HMA exam option
at PSTC - Fall Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Starts: Wednesday, September 13 at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 13, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday, September 16, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.** ** Saturday, September 16 includes PSTC HMA exam option
at Westmoreland-Murrysville
- Spring PSTC
- Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA) Pro Board / IFSAC Certification Exam
Completed Application is due at time of exam. Application and
exam requirements available at PSFA website. $35.00 tuition
- Spring PSTC
• Saturday, January 14, Noon-2 p.m. - Spring Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Saturday, January 14, Noon-2 p.m. - Fall PSTC
• Saturday, September 16, Noon-2 p.m. - Fall Murrysville Center
• Saturday, September 16, Noon-2 p.m.
- Spring PSTC
- Fireground Support (ELFG)
This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters
to fire ground operation including fire behavior, building
construction-structural collapse, fire hose, water supply,
communications, ropes and knots, Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA). This is the second of five levels (courses)
in the curriculum. Upon successful completion an entry level
firefighter shall be able to identify and utilize basic knowledge,
skill, and abilities as they relate to fire ground operations. Student
Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for
classroom, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition, TOG & SCBA.
Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+, ELIS, & current approved PSFA
HMA or higher. $150 tuition
- Spring PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, January 17 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, January 17, 19, 24, 26, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday, January 21 & 28, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Spring Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Starts: Tuesday, January 17 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, January 17, 19, 24, 26, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday, January 21 & 28, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Summer PSTC
• Starts: Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, June 22, 27, 29, & July 6, 11, 13, 18, & 20, 6-10 p.m. - Fall PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, September 19 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, September 19, 21, 26, 28, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, September 23 & 24, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Fall Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Starts: Monday, September 18 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, September 18, 20, 25, & 27, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, September 23 & 24, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Spring PSTC
- Exterior Firefighter (ELEF)
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. Upon successful completion an entry level firefighter
shall be able to identify and utilize basic knowledge, skills, and
abilities as they relate to exterior fire ground operations. Student
Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for
classroom, Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition & TOG, SCBA,
& spare cylinder. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+, ELFG, NIMS
700, & ICS 100. $175 tuition + $20 lab fee
- Spring PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, January 31 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, January 31, & February 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, February 4, 11, & 18, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Spring Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Starts: Monday, January 30 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, January 30, & February 1, 6, 8, 13, & 15, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday, February 4, 11, & 18, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Summer PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, July 25, 27, &
August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, & 31, 6-10 p.m. - Fall PSTC
• Starts: Saturday, September 30 at 8 a.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, October 3, 5, 10, & 12, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, September 30, &
October 1, 7, & 8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Fall Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Starts: Saturday, September 30 at 8 a.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, October 2, 4, 9, & 11, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, September 30, &
October 1, 7, & 8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Spring PSTC
- HAZMAT Operations Level (HMOJB)
See Hazardous Materials Section for full course description &
requirements. $100 tuition + $10 lab fee
- Spring PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, February 21 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, February 21, 23, 28, & March 2, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, February 25, 26, & March 4** ** Saturday, March 4 includes PSTC HMO exam option at PSTC - Spring Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Starts: Monday, February 20 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, February 20, & 22, 6-10 p.m.,
Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,
Tuesday & Thursday, February 28 & March 2, 6-10 p.m. at
Westmoreland PSTC, & Saturday, March 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.+ at Westmoreland PSTC** ** Saturday, March 4 includes PSTC HMO exam option at PSTC - Fall PSTC
• Starts: Saturday, October 14 at 8 a.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, October 17 & 19, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, October 14, 15, 21, & 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
** Sunday, October 22 includes PSTC HMO exam option at
PSTC - Fall Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Starts: Saturday, October 14 at 8 a.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, October 16 & 18, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, October 14, 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. &
Saturday & Sunday, October 21, & 22, at
Westmoreland PSTC, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.** ** Sunday, October 15 includes PSTC HMO exam option at PSTC
- Spring PSTC
- Interior Firefighter (ELIF)
The final class for entry level firefighters is for those persons that
want to do live, interior fire suppression with SCBA. Self-contained
breathing apparatus, nozzles and fire streams, rescue, ventilation,
fire suppression, salvage and overhaul, firefighter survival and a
live fire exercise are included. Satisfactory completion of a written
exam required to receive a certificate. Student Equipment/
Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom,
Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition, TOG, SCBA, & spare
cylinder. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, ELEF, & current PSFA
approved HMO/R. $200 tuition + $30 lab fee
- Spring PSTC
• Starts: Thursday, March 9 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursdays, March 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, & 30,
6-10 p.m., & Saturday, March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Spring Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Starts: Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, March 8, 13, 15, 20, 6-10 p.m.,
Tuesday & Thursday, March 23, 28, & 30, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday, March 11, 18, 25, & April 1, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, March 23, 28 & 30, & Saturday, April 1 will be at Westmoreland PSTC - Fall PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, October 24 at 6 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, October 24, 26, 31, & November 2, 9, 14, & 16, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, October 28, 29, & November 11, & 18, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Fall Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Starts: Monday, October 23 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, October 23, 25, 30, & November 1, & 6, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, October 28, 29, & November 11, & 18, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. & Tuesday & Thursday, November 14 & 16, 6-10 p.m. at Westmoreland PSTC, & Saturday, November 18 at Westmoreland PSTC.
- Spring PSTC
- Firefighter I Preparation (Westmoreland Exclusive)
See Certification Preparation Section for full course description &
requirements. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class
size is thirty (30). $100 tuition + $25 lab fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, April 12 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, April 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, &
May 1, 3, & 8, 6-10 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Monday, November 20 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, November 20, 22, 27, 29, 4, 6, 11, &
13, 6-10 p.m.- Firefighter I Pro Board / IFSAC Certification Written & Skills Exam
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website. $200 tuition
Spring PSTC
• Written Exam: Friday, May 12, Report Time of 6 p.m.
• Skills Exam: Saturday, May 13, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
Fall PSTC
• Written Exam: Friday, December 15, Report Time of 6 p.m.
• Skills Exam: Saturday, December 16, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
- Firefighter I Pro Board / IFSAC Certification Written & Skills Exam
PENNSYLVANIA ADVANCED FIREFIGHTING SERIES
- Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness (NVR-A)
See Rescue Section for full course description & requirements.
Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twentyfour
(24). $100 tuition + $35 lab fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Monday, March 27 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, March 27 & 29, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Monday, October 2 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, October 2 & 4, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, October 7 & 8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations (NVR-O)
See Rescue Section for full course description & requirements.
Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twentyfour
(24). $100 tuition + $35 lab fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Thursday, April 13, 6-10 p.m.
• Thursday, April 13, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, April 15 & 16, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, October 11 at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 11, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, October 14 & 15, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Firefighter II Skills Preparation (Westmoreland Exclusive)
See Certification Preparation Section for full course description &
requirements. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class
size is thirty (30). $100 tuition + $15 lab fee.
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. (Application Package Night)
• Tuesday & Thursday, March 21, & April 25, 27, & May 2 & 4, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday’s, September 27, & October 25, & November 8 & 22, & December 6, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
- HAZMAT Operations Level Refresher (HMORJB)
See Hazardous Materials Section for full course description &
requirements. $35 tuition + $10 lab fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Saturday, April 29 at 9 a.m.
• Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Saturday, October 21 at 9 a.m.
• Saturday, October 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Firefighter II Pro Board/IFSAC Certification Written &
Skills Exam
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website.
$175 tuition
• Spring PSTC
• Written Exam: Friday, May 12, Report Time of 6 p.m.
• Skills Exam: Saturday, May 13, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
Fall PSTC
• Written Exam: Friday, December 15, Report Time of 6 p.m.
• Skills Exam: Saturday, December 16, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
RESCUE PROGRAMS
- Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness (NVR-A)
This course will provide an awareness level of information and skills as it pertains to vehicle rescue incidents. Topics will include general vehicle rescue function/operation; incident management of the vehicle accident/rescue incident; vehicle anatomy, design, and construction; recognition and control of hazards relative to a vehicle accident/rescue incident; and the tools and equipment used at a vehicle accident/rescue incident. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, Jones & Bartlett, Vehicle Extrication – Level I & II: Principles and Practice, 1st Edition (required), & TOG or rescue PPE. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 16+ & current approved PSFA HMA or higher. Minimum of 12 students required. EMS ConEd Available. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $100 tuition + $35 lab fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Monday, March 27 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, March 27 & 29, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Monday, October 2 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, October 2 & 4, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, October 7 & 8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations (NVR-O)
This course will provide an operations level of information and skills as it pertains to vehicle rescue incidents. Topics will include: incident management; tools/equipment; vehicle anatomy/design; hazard control; patient access, care, and packaging; disentanglement; extrication and termination. Upon completion of the course, the student will be eligible to complete the PA Joint Rescue Program Basic Vehicle Rescue Examination. Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook suitable for classroom, Jones & Bartlett, Vehicle Extrication – Level I & II: Principles and Practice, 1st Edition (required), & TOG or rescue PPE. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 16+, NVRA (must be less than a year old) & current approved PSFA HMA or higher. Minimum of 12 students required. EMS ConEd Available. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $100 tuition + $35 lab fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Thursday, April 13, 6-10 p.m.
• Thursday, April 13, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, April 15 & 16, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, October 11 at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 11, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, October 14 & 15, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.- Pennsylvania Department of Health Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician Exam
$10.00 tuition. *Non-PSTC candidates will be charged $20 Exam Fee, and must contact the Director two (2) weeks prior for proper course completion verification. Must have completed NVR-A & O within 1-year. Students that have completed the PSTC series are automatically assumed to be attending, fee only assessed if candidate attends.
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, April 19, Report Time of 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 19, 6-8 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, October 18, Report Time of 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 18, 6-8 p.m.
- Pennsylvania Department of Health Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician Exam
- Ice Rescue and Emergency Response – NFPA 1670 Technician Level (IRER)
Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable
for classroom, USCG approved PFD, water rescue helmet,
appropriate PPE (dry suit or ice rescue suit if available) & thermal
layering. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & WRER (Water
Rescue & Emergency Response – NFPA 1670 Operations Level).
$150 tuition + $50 lab fee LIMITED TO TWELEVE (12) STUDENTS
• Please note this course is subject to weather conditions,
specifically favorable conditions to have proper ice thickness
to perform skills.
• 100% attendance is required to meet certificate of completion
requirements
• Please properly plan ahead for this course and alternative
days.
Spring PSTC
- Day 1: Monday, January 9, 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Westmoreland PSTC, 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, Pa 15479
- Day 2 Pool Night: Wednesday, January 11, 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Greensburg YMCA, 101 S Maple Ave, Greensburg, PA 15601
- Day 3 Ice Skills Day: Saturday, January 14, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Westmoreland PSTC, 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, Pa 15479,
- Weather Dependent Alternative Site: Somerset, PA
(location to be determined)
• Make-Up Ice Skill Day(s) (only if weather is not favorable
on Saturday, January 14), ONLY ONE (1) DAY WILL BE
USED:
- Any Saturday or Sunday from January 15 through
February 26, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Westmoreland PSTC, 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, Pa 15479, - Weather Dependent Alternative Site: Somerset, PA (location to be determined)
- Any Saturday or Sunday from January 15 through
- Structure Collapse I (SCOA)
Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook
suitable for classroom. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+, & ELIS.
Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is twentyfour
(24). $35 tuition
PSTC Spring
• Starts: Thursday, March 16 at 6 p.m.
• Thursday, March 16, 6-10 p.m.
- Structure Collapse II (SCOF)
Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable
for classroom, & PPE. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & PSFA
Confined Space Rescue (CSR) or Building Construction: Non-
Combustible & Fire Resistive (BCN) or Building Construction: Wood
and Ordinary (BCP) & SCOA. Minimum class size is ten (10) and
maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $75 tuition +$50 lab fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Saturday, March 18 at 8 a.m.
• Saturday & Sunday, March 18 & 19, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
PRO BOARD / IFSAC PREPARATION
- Driver/Operator - Aerial Apparatus Preparation
Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable
for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day
of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with
their department or associate student departments (Apparatus
is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: Firefighter I
Certification. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum class size
is twenty-four (24). $75 tuition + $10 material fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Monday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, May 1, 3, & 8, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
- Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Skills Preparation
Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable
for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day
of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with
their department or associate student departments (Apparatus
is not required the first day of class). Prerequisite: ELIS or IST,
recommended TAWS, & minimum age of 18+. Minimum class size
is six (6) and maximum class size is twenty-four (24). $75 tuition +
$10 material fee
PSTC Spring
• Starts: Tuesday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, April 25, 27, & May 2, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
- Driver/Operator – Pumper Skills Preparation
Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable
for classroom and field use, fire fighter protective clothing (day
of skills), and proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their
department or associate student departments (Apparatus is not
required the first day of class). Prerequisite: Recommended PUOA
& minimum age of 18+. Minimum class size is six (6) and maximum
class size is twenty-four (24). $75 tuition + $10 material fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Monday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, April 17, 19, & 24, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, November 8, 13 & 15, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
- Firefighter I Preparation (Westmoreland Exclusive)
Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable
for classroom. Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & ELIF with
“Live Fire” or SBS, current approved PSFA HMO/R, all additional
requirements for FF I exam per PSFA Certification Department.
Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is thirty (30).
$100 tuition + $25 lab fee
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, April 12 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, April 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, & May 1, 3, & 8, 6-10 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Monday, November 20 at 6 p.m.
• Monday & Wednesday, November 20, 22, 27, 29, December 4, 6, 11, & 13, 6-10 p.m.
- Firefighter II Skills Preparation (Westmoreland Exclusive)
Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable
for classroom, & TOG/SCBA (not needed first night of class).
Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, & Firefighter I certification,
all additional requirements for FF II exam per PSFA Certification
Department. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size
is thirty (30). $100 tuition + $15 lab fee.
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. (Application Package Night)
• Tuesday & Thursday, March 21, & April 25, 27, & May 2 & 4, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. (Application Package Night)
• Wednesday’s, September 27, & October 25, & November 8 & 22, & December 6, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
PENNSYLVANIA STATE FIRE ACADEMY, ACADEMY ON THE ROAD TRAINING (AOTR) PROGRAMS
The Pennsylvania State Fire Academy, under the auspices of the
Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC), offers Academy on
the Road (AOTR) training programs to the emergency services.
These programs are conducted by the academy’s resident and
adjunct instructors free of charge and are available to be taught
at your location to fire/rescue organizations interested in these
specialized courses.
- FREE Tuition! Forcible Entry Operations
Student Equipment/Supply Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook suitable
for classroom, & TOG/SCBA (not needed first night of class).
Prerequisite: Minimum age of 18+, Interior Firefighter (ELIF) or
EBM or FF-I. $75.00 material fee to cover the cost of expendable
materials. Minimum class size is ten (10) and maximum class size is
twenty-four (24).
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Friday, May 19 at 6 p.m.
• Friday, May 19, 6-10 p.m., &
Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Registration Deadline: Friday, April 28 per the PSFA
CERTIFICATION TESTING
Professional Certification Program(s) are designed to recognize
emergency service personnel that have demonstrated proficiency
and an ability to do the job in accordance with nationally
recognized peer-developed standards via the NFPA standards
for Fire Service Professional Qualifications. An individual certified
to one of the many levels offered will have demonstrated
competency in the knowledge and skills required to perform at a
particular fire service professional qualification level. Obtaining a
certification will augment the professional competency of you and
your department.
Please note application deadlines! Your completed application with
required certificates of training AND payment must be received
no later than 4 p.m. per the deadline dates to be considered!
All prices for certification are based on required candidate to
evaluator ratios. Additional costs may be applied based on number
of candidates testing. Application and payment MUST be sent to:
Marc Jackson, PSTC Director
65 Public Safety Drive
Smithton, PA 15479
NO EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR
HOLDING EXAM SPOT
Certification Retesting Policy
• Skills retesting for any PSFA Certification Exam during initial skills testing is
NOT GUARANTEED nor REQUIRED and is subject to multiple conditions, to include, but
not limited to: PSFA certification policy, weather, number of retests, and associated
time related to associated retests. Typically, no retesting of skills is permitted
after 4:30 p.m., but subject to review at the time of exam.
• Written Retests can be scheduled at the PSTC based on both
candidate and Test Site Coordinators availability.
• Skill Retesting can be rescheduled when a regular skills exam is scheduled to run,
and is subject to evaluators associated with scheduled exam being qualified to retest
said skills and candidate size of scheduled exam.
• Private skills retest can be scheduled for a $255.00, but is subject to site availability
and required staffing. Associated fee is to cover cost of staff required per PSFA.
Pennsylvania State Fire Academy (PSFA) Professional Certification Programs: • Are both National Board on Fire Service Professional
Qualifications (Pro Board) and the International Fire Service
Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Driver/Operator – Pumper Certification
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website.
$175 tuition Candidate is responsible for proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate candidate departments; signed letter from associate candidate department permitting use of apparatus is required.
- Spring PSTC
• Start: Saturday, May 6, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Friday, April 28 at 4 p.m. - Fall PSTC
• Start: Sunday, November 19, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Sunday, November 19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Friday, November 10 at 4 p.m.
- Spring PSTC
- Driver/Operator – Mobile Water Supply Certification Exam
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website.
$175 tuition Candidate is responsible for proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate candidate departments; signed letter from associate candidate department permitting use of apparatus is required.
- Spring PSTC
• Start: Saturday, May 6, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Friday, April 28 at 4 p.m.
- Spring PSTC
- Instructor I Pro Board / IFSAC Written & Skills Exam
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website.
$175 tuition
- Spring PSTC
• Starts: Saturday, May 6 Report Time 7:30 a.m.
• Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Monday, April 17 at 4 p.m.
- Spring PSTC
- Driver/Operator – Aerial Certification
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website.
$175 tuition Candidate is responsible for proper arrangements for apparatus usage with their department or associate candidate departments; signed letter from associate candidate department permitting use of apparatus is required.
- Spring PSTC
• Starts: Sunday, May 14, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Sunday, May 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Friday, May 5 at 4 p.m.
- Spring PSTC
- Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA) Pro Board / IFSAC Certification Exam
Completed Application is due at time of exam. Application and
exam requirements available at PSFA website. $35.00 tuition
Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+, completed application with
current PSFA approved HMA or higher certificate of training.
- Spring PSTC
• Saturday, January 14, Report Time Noon - Spring Westmoreland-Murrysville
• Saturday, January 14, Report Time Noon - Fall PSTC
• Saturday, September 16, Report Time Noon - Fall Murrysville Center
• Saturday, September 16, Report Time Noon
- Spring PSTC
- Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO) Pro Board / IFSAC Certification Exam
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website.
$FREE tuition for PSTC Essential Students and $175 for non-PSTC
Essential Students Prerequisite: Minimum age of 16+, completed
application with current PSFA approved HMA or higher certificate
of training.
- Spring PSTC
• Saturday, March 4, Report Time 7:30 a.m.
• Application Deadline: Sunday, February 26 - Fall PSTC
• Sunday, October 22, Report Time 7:30 a.m.
• Application Deadline: Sunday, October 15
- Spring PSTC
- Instructor II Certification Written Exam
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website. $75
tuition
- Fall PSTC
• Starts: Saturday, December 16, Report Time 07:30 a.m.
• Saturday, December 16, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Application Deadline: Monday, December 4
- Fall PSTC
- Firefighter I Pro Board / IFSAC Certification Written & Skills Exam
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website.
$200.00 tuition
- Spring PSTC
• Written Exam: Friday, May 12, Report Time of 6 p.m.
• Skills Exam: Saturday, May 13, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Application Deadline: Friday, April 28 - Fall PSTC
• Written Exam: Friday, December 15, Report Time of 6 p.m.
• Skills Exam: Saturday, December 16, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Application Deadline: Friday, December 1
- Spring PSTC
- Firefighter II Pro Board / IFSAC Certification Written & Skills Exam
Application and exam requirements available at PSFA website.
$175 tuition
- Spring PSTC
• Written Exam: Friday, May 12, Report Time of 6 p.m.
• Skills Exam: Saturday, May 13, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Application Deadline: Friday, April 28 - Fall PSTC
• Written Exam: Friday, December 15, Report Time of 6 p.m.
• Skills Exam: Saturday, December 16, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Application Deadline: Friday, December 1
- Spring PSTC
- Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA)
Certification Programs:
• Only National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications
(Pro Board)
• $95 (price subject to change by FDSOA)
PLEASE NOTE: Program is not eligible for PSTC “Exclusive Package.”
• Application will be provided during class.
• If challenging exam, please contact PSTC Director for application
- Health and Safety Officer Pro Board (only) via FDSOA
Prerequisite: Minimum age of 23+, NICS-FS or NICS-EMS or ICS
& HMO/R, Minimum of 5-years of emergency service experience
since the age of 18, Firefighter II certification & Instructor I
- Spring PSTC
• Starts: Sunday, April 23, Report Time 07:30 a.m.
• Sunday, April 23, 8 a.m.-Noon
- Spring PSTC
- Incident Safety Officer Pro Board (only) via FDSOA
Prerequisite: Minimum age of 23+, NICS-FS or NICS-EMS or ICS
& HMO/R, Minimum of 5-years of emergency service experience
since the age of 18, Firefighter II certification & Instructor I, See
Certification Testing section for further details and requirements.
- Spring PSTC
• Starts: Friday, May 12, Report Time 6 p.m.
• Friday, May 12, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Spring PSTC
- Traffic Incident Management Certification (Pro Board only) via FDSOA
Prerequisite: Minimum age of 14+, & completion National TIM &
Responder Safety training program, such as the PSFA approved
program
- Spring PSTC
• Starts: Sunday, May 21, Report • Sunday, May 21, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Spring PSTC
Pennsylvania Department of Health Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician Exam:
$10.00 tuition. *Non-PSTC candidates will be charged $20 Exam
Fee, and must contact the Director two (2) weeks prior for proper
course completion verification. Must have completed NVR-A &
O within 1-year. Students that have completed the PSTC series
are automatically assumed to be attending, fee only assessed if
candidate attends exam.
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, April 19, Report Time of 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 19, 6-8 p.m.
Fall PSTC
• Starts: Wednesday, October 18, Report Time of 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 18, 6-8 p.m.
Bucks County Community College Pro Board Certifications
• Only National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications
(Pro Board)
• $175 tuition
• Application will be provided during class.
• If challenging exam, please contact PSTC Director for application
- Fire Officer I Pro Board (Pro Board Only) via Bucks County Community College
PLEASE NOTE PREREQUISITES ARE DIFFERENT FROM CLASS:
Prerequisite: NIMS, Haz. Mat. Ops., Firefighter II and Fire Service
Instructor I, & minimum age of 18+.
Spring PSTC
• Starts: Sunday, March 26, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.
• Application Deadline: Monday, March 20 by 4 p.m.
- Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 & 2 Professional Certification (NFPA 1035)
Spring PSTC
• Starts: After completion of class that day.
• Sunday, May 14
- Fire Inspector I Professional Certification (NFPA 1031)
Spring PSTC
• Starts: After completion of class that day.
• Sunday, June 11
For more information about First Responder classes, contact Marc Jackson, director/
Public Safety Training Center, 724.872.2447 or jacksonmarc@westmoreland.edu.