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Permit No. 20Greensburg, PA

145 Pavilion Lane • Youngwood, PA 15697-1814

Westmoreland-Public Safety Training Center65 Public Safety Drive

Smithton, PA 15479 • 724-872-2447

Designed for firefighter, police and emergency services personnel, the center is located in South Huntingdon Township. The facility features a six-story tower with an attached 2 1/2 story residential building that simulates industrial, commercial and residential structures. Also on site are a classroom/administration building, class A live burn building, outdoor firing range, rubble pile, outdoor training props and pond.

DIRECTIONS: From I-70 W (New Stanton and PA Turnpike, exit 75) - Take I-70 West 8 miles from New Stanton to the Smithton exit (no. 49). Exit, and turn left at the stop sign onto Fitz Henry Road. Proceed 1 mile and turn right onto Reduction Road. Proceed 1 mile to the PSTC entrance on the left.

From I-70 E (Belle Vernon and I-79) - Proceed on I-70 East to the Smithton exit (no. 49). Exit and turn left at the stop sign onto Fitz Henry Road. Proceed 1 mile and turn right onto Reduction Road. Proceed 1 mile to the PSTC entrance on the left.


First RespondersPlease note the PSTC is currently under construction and some courses will be held at the Youngwood Campus in the Business and Industry Center (BIC) building during these upgrades. Because of this construction, classes scheduled at the PSTC may be changed at the last minute to the Youngwood location. The PSTC will make every attempt to notify the student of the change, but we ask that you check our website prior to class for confirmation of class location.

PRE-REGISTRATION is required to meet sufficient enrollment for a class to run.

Westmoreland County Fire DepartmentsPending availability, any Westmoreland County Fire Department can schedule 3 or 4 hour special training nights free of charge at the PSTC. A completed facility usage form is required. 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. Use of the Class A or B burns for departments are permitted, but must meet NFPA 1403 guidelines, and a PSTC approved Safety Officer is required at a cost of $19/hr. A $15 fuel usage fee is also applied per individual burn. Additional fees for on-site equipment use may be applicable.

Out-of-County Fire DepartmentsRental of the PSTC is available to out-of-county fire departments. Please contact the facility for pricing and requirements.

Acquired Structure BurnsThe PSTC is willing to facilitate “Acquired Structure Burns” for Westmoreland County areas only. The burn must meet all DEP and PSFA requirements and will be the responsibility of the owner/hosting fire department. Please contact the facility for pricing and requirements.

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy on the Road (AOTR)The PSTC continues to assist with specialized training offered by the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy (PSFA) via the “Academy on the Road” (AOTR) training programs to the emergency services. These programs are conducted by PSFA Resident and Adjunct instructors free of charge (except Fire and EMS Administrative Officer (FEAO). The PSFA provides the cadre of qualified instructors and student materials required to teach the course at the PSTC. The PSFA will assign the instructors and issue the course materials and certificates. Student applications must be returned to the PSFA by the end of business day three weeks before the class date. If you wish to register for the class, please contact the PSTC Director for the specific PSFA application or you can download it directly from PSTC website at: https://westmoreland.edu/pages/locations/public-safety-training-center/

Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC)The PSTC, in collaboration with the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium, led by the Center for Rural Development, will be offering three (3) FREE courses this spring at the PSTC. RDPC is comprised of academic partners that possess extensive experience and niche capabilities in developing and delivering homeland security curriculum to the rural emergency response community.

Department of Energy (DOE), Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP)The PSTC, in collaboration with TEPP, will be offering two (2) FREE special training courses in radiological responses. TEPP mission is to ensure that federal, state, tribal and local responders have access to the plans, training and technical assistance necessary to safely, efficiently and effectively respond to transportation accidents involving DOE-owned radioactive materials.

Heartsaver First AidA classroom, video-based, instructor-led, American Heart Association course that teaches critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. You will learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. For anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in first aid to meet job, regulatory or other requirements. Two-year certification awarded upon successful completion. This course meets OSHA-compliant first aid training requirements. Textbook available at the college bookstore. $25 tuition + $25 material fee + required text (review of textbook prior to class is required), .3 CEUsMEDX 3028-01 Tuesday, March 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Heartsaver First Aid: Adult/Child AED & CPR & Infant CPRThe AHA First Aid course incorporates basic first aid skills with adult CPR and automated external defibrillators (AEDs). It is designed for those in the workplace needing OSHA-compliant first aid and CPR training. The course includes instruction on rescuer safety, medical and injury emergencies, adult CPR and the AED and environmental emergencies. Wounds, bleeding, shock, stroke, allergic reactions, joint and muscle injuries, choking, bites and stings, heat and cold emergencies and poisonings are covered. The Heartsaver CPR/First Aid textbook is required. A course card is awarded upon successful completion. Textbook available at the college bookstore. $49 tuition + $25 material fee + required text (review of textbook prior to class is required), .8 CEUsMEDX 3029-01 Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.


For more information about First Responder classes, contact Marc Jackson, director/Public

Safety Training Center, 724-872-2447 or [email protected].

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS

Emergency Medical TechnicianLocation: Youngwood. Prepare to be an EMT! Develop competence in the following skills during the course: patient assessment/management of a trauma patient and a medical patient; cardiac arrest management/AED; bag-valve-mask ventilation of an apneic patient; spinal immobilization (both seated and supine patient); long bone fracture immobilization; joint dislocation immobilization; traction splinting; bleeding control/shock management; upper airway adjuncts and suction; mouth-to-mouth ventilation with supplemental oxygen; and supplemental oxygen administration to a breathing patient. The curriculum follows the new National EMS Education Standards. 16.0 CEUs. You must be 16 years old to register. Prior to patient contact experiences, you will be required to submit a: PA Criminal History report, Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance, Evidence of 2-step mantoux current within the year, 11 panel urine drug screen, and Evidence of immunizations. Upon successful completion of this class, and ICS 100, NIMS 700 and HazMat certification, you will be eligible to take the state certification exam and the National Registry Exam. (Registry exam fees not included). Textbook available at the college bookstore (review of textbook prior to class is recommended). Instructor: Stephen Zimmerman, $659 tuition + $45 lab fee + required textbook, 16.0 CEUsMEDX 1880-01 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-10 p.m., and some Saturdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., March 6 – June 26 Registration Deadline: February 27

See Emergency Medical Services section on page 10 for additional classes.

APPARATUS

Emergency Vehicle Operations Training (EVOT)Location: PSTC. 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. Students must provide a notebook and pen/pencil. Minimum age of 18 by the first day of class. (EMS ConEd=Med-0/Other-16) $50 tuition + $12 material feePPRX 1752-78 Tuesday & Thursday, May 15 & 17, 6:30-10:30 p.m., & Sunday, May 20, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Pump Operations I (PUOP)Location: Youngwood/PSTC. 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. Prerequisite: ELFG or EBM. $50 tuitionPPRX 6658-01 Saturday, May 12 (Youngwood), & Sunday, May 13, (PSTC), 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

OFFICER DEVELOPMENT

ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding IncidentsLocation: Youngwood. Provides overall incident management skills rather than tactical expertise. Covers the implementation of the incident management process on Type 3 incidents, defines a Type 3 incident and develops an Incident Action Plan. Determining capabilities to match incident complexity and how to add appropriate ICS positions to match the complexity of the incident will also be explored. The use of Incident Management Teams will be discussed. Prerequisites: ICS 200 & 700. (EMS ConEd=Med-4/Other-12) $50 tuitionPPRX 3560-01 Saturday, January 13 & 20, & Sunday, January 21, 9-5 p.m.

Incident Safety Officer (ISO)Location: Youngwood. 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. Prerequisites: NICS-FS or NICS-EMS or ICS and training to the Haz-Mat First Responder Operations level. (EMS ConEd=Med-0/Other-5.5) $35 tuitionPPRX 3607-01 Saturday & Sunday, March 10 & 11, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fire Officer ILocation: PSTC. A new 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 PA Fire Officer I certification exam is administered upon successful completion. Prerequisites: NIMS, Haz. Mat. Ops., Firefighter II and Fire Service Instructor I. Minimum age, 18. $80 tuitionPPRX 0880-78 Wednesday, January 10, 17, 24, & February 7, 14, 21, 6-10 p.m., & Sunday, January 28 & February 18, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Decision Making for Initial Company Operations (DMICO)Location: Youngwood. This course develops the decision making skills needed by Company Officers (COs) to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires. All activities and scenarios are based on structure fires. As a Company Officer (CO) with the real possibility of being the first to arrive at an incident, the CO's initial decisions will have an impact throughout the incident. It is vital they be able to make good management decisions that have a favorable impact on the outcome. Integration of the NIMS, fire ground decision making, building construction, the size-up process, building burn time considerations and line of duty deaths and fire ground decision making exercises are presented. Prerequisites: ELIF or equivalent. $35 tuitionPPRX 1320-01 Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29, 9-5 p.m.



CERTIFICATION TESTING

Hazardous Materials: Awareness Friday, January 26, 6:30-9 p.m., $15 tuition Application Deadline: January 19

Fire Officer Wednesday, February 28, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 tuition Application Deadline: February 21

Firefighter I Friday, May 11, 6:30-9 p.m., & Saturday, May 12, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., *$175 tuition Application Deadline: May 4

DOH Vehicle Rescue Technician ExamWednesday, May 30, 6:30-9 p.m., FREE Tuition

Firefighter II Saturday, June 2, 730 a.m.-5 p.m., *$125 tuition Application Deadline: May 25

Please note application deadlines! Your completed application AND payment must be here no later than 4 p.m. on the above dates to be considered! * All prices for certification is based on proper ratio of students to evaluators required, additional cost may be applied based on number of candidates testing.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS/HCP) – InstructorThis course is aimed at experienced persons who have completed the BLS for Healthcare Providers, have completed the BLS Essentials course, and who wish to teach the BLS courses. Discover how to effectively present lecture materials, monitor and coach students, demonstrate accurate CPR skills for adult, child and infant patients, demonstrate manikin maintenance techniques, evaluate written and skills performance, maintain accurate records, and work with a Training Center (TC). You must affiliate with a TC of your choice, be 16 years old, have a current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR card and purchase an instructor manual. Written testing, hands-on performance and practice lecture required. CPR instructor card is valid for two years. Instructors must teach four classes within two years to remain certified. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the BLS Essentials course, which can be accessed at www.onlineaha.org. You must bring a copy of your certificate of completion of the BLS Essentials course and current BLS for Healthcare Providers card to class. Registration closes March 28. Tiffany Simmons, $99 tuition + $10 material fee + required textbook, 8 CEUsMEDX 1140-01 Saturday, April 7, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Heartsaver CPR AED with Pediatric AEDA classroom, video-based, instructor-led, American Heart Association course that teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking. Teaches skills with AHA's research-proven Practice-While-Watching (PWW) technique, which allows the instructor to observe you, provide feedback and guide your learning of skills. For anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED to meet job, regulatory or other requirements. Two-year certification awarded upon successful completion. Textbook available at the college bookstore. $29 + $25 material fee + required text (review of textbook prior to class is required), .4 CEUsMEDX 1019-N1 Monday, March 12, 5:30-9:30 p.m. (Indiana County Center)MEDX 1019-01 Tuesday, April 17, 6-10 p.m.

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Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC)Led by The Center for Rural Development, is a DHS funded program providing training and resources to rural first responder. Pre-registration is required to meet sufficient enrollment for classes to run.

Rail Car Incident Response (AWR 147)Location: PSTC. This eight-hour awareness-level course is designed to increase the knowledge of first responders in recognizing and characterizing the different types of rail cars, potential leaks, and courses of action to be taken based on initial site assessment. The course will increase participants' knowledge of safety and hazardous conditions that may exist at the scene, and will allow them to become familiar with safe practices adopted by the railroad industry. Minimum age, 18. (EMS ConEd=Med-0/Other-6) FREE tuitionPPRX 2542-78 Sunday, January 28, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 12



Forcible Entry (TFE)Location: PSTC. This course will provide the fire fighter with a better understanding of building construction as applies to forcible entry. Also covered will be opening techniques and the use of tools for safe, quick access to a structure. Students must provide a notebook and pen/pencil, work gloves and steel toed shoes. Prerequisite: ELIF or equivalent. (EMS ConEd=Med-0/Other-8) $50 tuition + $10 lab feePPRX 2555-78 4 Mondays, February 5, 12, 19, & 26, 6-10 p.m. Structural Burn Session (SBS) – NIGHT BURNLocation: PSTC. 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. Students must provide turnout gear, a notebook and pen/pencil. Prerequisite: ELIF or equivalent. Minimum 16 students. $85 tuition + $15 lab feePPRX 7703-78 Monday, & Wednesday, May 14 & 16, 6:30-10:30 p.m., & Saturday, May 19, 6 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

DCNR Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190) & Wildland Firefighter Training (S-130)Location: PSTC. Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, S-190 is identified training in the National Wildfire Coordination Group’s (NWCG), Wildland and Prescribed Fire Curriculum. Wildland Firefighter Training (S-130) is a required training qualification as a Firefighter 2 (FFT2) under the Wildland and Prescribed File Qualifications System Guide, PMS 310-1. Minimum age, 18. FREE tuitionPPRX 8486-78 Saturday, February 17, 24, & March 17, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. With alternative weather field day of Saturday, April 7, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Firefighter I Skills PreparationLocation: PSTC. This refresher course is for all experienced firefighters wanting to update or reinforce "rusty" skills or prepare for the next Firefighter I certification test. Students should have previously completed an Essentials of Firefighting course or comparable entry level training. Advancing hose lines, raising ladders, folding salvage covers, working with SCBA, tying knots and hitches and rescuing victims are some of the skills that will be reviewed and practiced. Trained evaluators will lead the course. Students must bring full turnout gear, SCBA, spare cylinder, PASS device and 10 ft. of rope to all classes. Come prepared to refresh your skills in this intensive course. Prerequisite: ELIF or equivalent. $100 tuition + $10 lab feePPRX 2170-78 8 Wednesdays, March 14, 21, 28, & April 4, 11, 18, 25, & May 2, 6-10 p.m.

Shaping the Future-NFA (STF)Location: Youngwood. This 2-day course is the first of two courses on midlevel management covering the skills and techniques midlevel managers will need to provide leadership and direction for their departments. The first module focuses on identifying opportunities and/or problems. Topics include environmental scanning, paradigm shifts, and methods for reframing problems accurately. The second module deals with group problem solving techniques. The third module explains the need to quantify, justify, and communicate decisions so they will be implemented effectively. Managing change will be discussed in the final module. Topics include people who resist change, overcoming that resistance and monitoring and evaluating the change before, during, and after implementation. $35 tuitionPPRX 4811-01 Saturday & Sunday, February 17 & 18, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

SUPPORT OPERATIONS

Traffic Incident Management (PA Version) (TIM)Location: PSTC. 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. 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. (EMS ConEd=Med-0/Other-2) $10 tuitionPPRX 8090-78 Wednesday, January 31, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Special Topics NightLocation: PSTC. 3-hour special topics evening on current hazards associated with the fire service. FREE tuitionPPRX 9003-78 Wednesday, March 7, 6-9 p.m. Topic: Toxic Twins – Overhaul HazardsPPRX 9003-79 Wednesday, May 23, 6-9 p.m. Topic: Alternative Fueled Vehicles

FIRE SUPPRESSION

Engine Company Operations (ECOP)Location: PSTC. A discussion of fire behavior and spread in structures, methods of calculating needed fire flow and organizing and equipping engine company is followed by a series of "hands on" drills involving various engine company evolutions. Students must provide turnout gear, a notebook and pen/pencil. Prerequisite: ELIF or EBM or FF I. $55 tuition + $10 lab feePPRX 1756-78 4 Mondays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Pipeline Security in Rural Communities (AWR 302)Location: PSTC. America’s pipeline system stretches across the country like the veins and arteries of the human body and much of this system crosses the rural environment. The pipeline system delivers two-thirds of the petroleum products and nearly all of the natural gas to the homes and businesses of the United States. The system includes 2.5 million miles of pipelines, operated by over three thousand companies. The pipelines carry not only petroleum products and natural gas, but also other hazardous liquid materials. The purpose of this awareness level, instructor led course is to bring together rural pipeline security stakeholders including public safety, oil and gas pipeline representatives (large and small), local emergency planners, pertinent federal agencies, and other community stakeholders to recognize pipeline security threats and identify mitigation strategies within their jurisdictions to ensure that the rural pipeline sector is secure, resilient. Minimum age, 18. FREE tuitionPPRX 6175-78 Saturday, March 10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: February 23

Mass Fatalities Planning & Response for Rural Communities (AWR 232)Location: PSTC. This 8-hour awareness-level, instructor-led course is designed to prepare rural first responders and officials with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to manage a mass fatality incident impacting their jurisdiction. Target audience includes first responders, coroners/medical examiners, public health officials, and others with responsibilities during a mass fatality incident. Issues addressed include establishing roles and responsibilities, assets management, remains processing and identification, diversity issues and development of a mass fatality plan that affect the construct of a mass fatality response. Minimum age, 18. (EMS ConEd=Med-2/Other-4.5) FREE tuitionPPRX 0061-78 Sunday, May 13, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 27






Firefighter II Skills PreparationLocation: PSTC. Allows currently certified Firefighter I students to review various firefighting skills and equipment issues in preparation to take the Firefighter II certification test. The subjects include: Communications, Fire Behavior, Safety, Water Supply, Hose Testing, Fire Streams and Foam, Protective Systems, Building Construction, Ladder Testing, Rescue Practices, Ventilation, Fire Cause Determination, Fire Suppression and Pre-incident Planning. Must provide a full set of turnout gear and SCBA. Prerequisite: Certified Firefighter I. $65 tuition + $10 lab feePPRX 2171-78 Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 22, 24, 29, & 31, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Structural Fire Rescue (SFR)Location: PSTC. This course deals with the philosophy of fire ground rescue, victim handling techniques, search procedures, and methods of removing victims from above and below grade situations. A combination of lecture and discussion is followed by demonstration and participation in live exercises under supervision of the instructor. Students must provide necessary turnout gear and SCBA. Prerequisite: ELIF or equivalent. (EMS ConEd=Med-4/Other-0) $80 tuition + $10 lab feePPRX 7705-78 4 Mondays, April 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Fire Dynamics – Practical Applications (Westmoreland Exclusive)Location: PSTC. 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. Minimum 16 students. $10 tuition + $5 lab feePPRX 2357-78 Monday, May 21, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Advanced Line Systems Rescue (PA Fish & Boat Commission) (ALSR)Location: Youngwood / Belle Vernon High School & Youghiogheny River. Students to become proficient in setting up complex line systems, how to use a type II rescue vest. Student Requirements: You will need to provide your own PFD, helmet, gloves, footwear, throw bags and dry suit. Prerequisites: WRER (Water Rescue & Emergency Response) or Water Rescue & Emergency Response – Phase I (FCWR). Minimum age, 18. (EMS ConEd=Med-0/Other-16) Limited to 16 students. $50 tuition + $80 lab fee (covers pool rental)PPRX 4856-01 Wednesday, April 25 & Thursday, May 3, 6:30-10:30 p.m. (Youngwood) Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (Belle Vernon High School), & Saturday, May 5, 12-4:30 p.m. (Youghiogheny River)

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy (PSFA) - Academy on the Road (AOTR)Pre-registration is required to meet sufficient enrollment for classes to run. All applications will be reviewed and verified by academy staff. Student applications must be returned to the PSFA by the end of business day three weeks before the class date. If you wish to register for the class, please contact Marc Jackson for the specific PSFA application or you can download it directly from PSTC website at: https://westmoreland.edu/pages/locations/public-safety-training-center/

Fire and EMS Administrative Officer (FEAO)Location: Youngwood. 24-hour course designed to educate non-profits, specifically aspiring, new or existing volunteer and/or combination Fire/EMS administrative personnel, to implement the best practices of a well-managed and responsibly governed response organization. This course is designed for the effective administrative (not emergency scene) management of their respective non-profit organizations. A $150 course materials/consultation fee is required for the program. The course content includes: 1) The knowledge and oversight of the legal and fiduciary requirements of running a nonprofit organization; 2) the use of resources to create efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and 3) the introduction of risk management practices that build confidence and trust within the community at large. The course content is presented in three (3) 8-hour classroom sessions that meet once a month for three months. Work assignments will be required between each scheduled session with contact and direct feedback from the instructors. The content presented is largely based on the curriculum and educational resources provided by the Standards for Excellence® Ethics and Accountability Program for Nonprofit Organizations. This content includes appropriate resources such as model policies, procedures, and practices. This course in presented in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) with the financial support of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Minimum age, 18. $150 PSFA tuitionPPRX 0881-01 3 Saturdays, March 24, April 21, & May 19, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 2

Foam-Ethanol Technician Level I (FEUT)Location: PSTC. 8 hours: This FREE program covers a host of issues, including foam equipment, foam application, types of foam and provides an opportunity to utilize the latest foam equipment. Minimum-age, 18. FREE tuitionPPRX 7050-78 Sunday, April 22, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 6

Pipeline Emergencies Operations Training (PEOT)Location: Youngwood. 8 hours: This FREE program will identify the key players who may respond to a pipeline emergency, primary causes of pipeline incidents, basic pipeline operations, and properties of products transported via pipelines, as well as pipeline markers and the types of pipelines. Numerous scenarios are used to challenge attendees. Minimum age, 18. FREE tuitionPPRX 7004-01 Saturday, February 10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: January 19

Transportation Rail Incident Preparedness and Response: Flammable Liquid Unit Trains (TRIPR) Location: Youngwood. 8 hours: This FREE 1-day program provides critical information on best practices related to rail incidents involving unit trains hauling Hazard Class 3 flammable liquids such as petroleum crude oil and ethanol. Minimum age, 18. FREE tuitionPPRX 2541-01 Saturday, April 7, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 16

Large Area Team Search Operations (ZLASO)Location: PSTC. 12-hour class designed to teach firefighters the techniques of searching buildings the size of a convenience store up to, and including occupancies that are thousands of square feet under roof. Incidents such as the Worchester Cold Storage Warehouse and the Charleston Sofa Superstore have earned their place in history. Large buildings are statistically more dangerous for both firefighters and occupants. In the two cited examples, 15 firefighters lost their lives. Course material was developed from techniques utilized by the Jersey City Fire Department that combine basic search techniques with search ropes to establish landmarks inside the building, communications, and different levels of team deployment. This course contains exercises using drill and rescue scenarios. Prerequisites: ELIF with live fire; OR ELIF with no live fire & SBS OR equivalent. FREE tuitionPPRX 4583-78 Saturday, April 7, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., & Sunday, April 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 16

WWCI Hazardous Materials Technician (WWHMT)Location: PSTC. 40 hours: This 5-day class will help to prepare responders to be in charge of a hazmat incident, to organize and direct an effective response, to develop the Responders’ ability to pre-plan for Hazmat Emergencies, improve the capability of their internal response organization and inform Responders of the regulatory requirements governing management of hazmat incidents. This course complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q). Prerequisites: HMOJB/HMORJB. Minimum age, 18. This class does not include certification testing. (EMS ConEd=Med-10/Other-0) FREE tuition PPRX 3166-78 5 Sundays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, & April 8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: February 16




PA Entry Level FirefightingPA 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. The textbook: Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition (ISBN 978-0-87939-509-4) is required. The text is available from the college bookstore. A FREE skill booklet is provided. Must also provide a full set of turnout gear & a 20 ft. piece of rope (min. 7/16” dia.). Certificates are awarded at the successful completion of each course. Junior firefighters may attend the first three courses. Minimum age for Interior Firefighter is 18 at the onset of the class.

Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)Location: PSTC. This 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 and terrorism awareness. This is the first of four courses in the curriculum. Students must provide turnout gear, a notebook and pen/pencil. Minimum age, 14. $35 tuitionPPRX 3700-78 Tuesday & Thursday, January 9 & 11, 6:30-10:30 p.m., & Saturday, January 13, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fireground Support (ELFG)Location: PSTC. This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fireground operation including fire behavior, fire extinguishers, water supply, fire hose, ropes, and hazardous materials. This is the second of four courses in the curriculum. Satisfactory completion of a written exam required to receive a certificate. Students must provide a full set of turnout gear, notebook and pen/pencil. Prerequisites: ELIS & HMA. Minimum age, 14. $100 tuitionPPRX 2178-78 Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 18, 23, 25, & 30, 6:30-10:30 p.m., & Saturday, January 20 & 27, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Exterior Firefighter (ELEF)Location: PSTC. The class is designed for those firefighters that don't want to enter burning structures with SCBA. Building construction, ladders, communications, fire detection and suppression systems, forcible entry and fire prevention covered. Satisfactory completion of a written exam required to receive a certificate. Junior firefighters may attend. Students must provide a full set of turnout gear, notebook and pen/pencil. Prerequisites: HMA & ELFG. Minimum age, 14. $140 tuition + $20 lab feePPRX 1806-78 Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, & March 1, 6:30-10:30 p.m., & Saturday, February 3, & 10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Interior Firefighter (ELIF) - ExtendedLocation: PSTC. 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. Students must provide turnout gear, SCBA, notebook and pen/pencil. Additional 4-hours for Westmoreland for hose line management with live fire (Class B Simulator), then finishing up in Class A Burn Building. Prerequisite: ELEF & HMO. Students must be 18 by first class. Minimum of 12 students required. $140 tuition + $25 lab feePPRX 3663-78 Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 27 & April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, & 19, 6:30-10:30 p.m., & Sundays, April 15 & 22, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.


Department of Energy (DOE), Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP)Pre-registration is required to meet sufficient enrollment for classes to run.

Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training (MERRTT)Location: PSTC. This 16-hour training program is designed to take the complex topic of a radiological accident response and break it down into 16 easily understood modules and hands-on practical exercises. Students are presented with a simplified approach for training on complex topics while developing a comprehensive understanding of radioactive material, radiological survey instruments, and decontamination techniques for handling radiologically contaminated victims, and resources available to responders during a response. An important element of the training is detailed information on the types of packages used to transport radioactive material. The course includes use of “live” radiation sources in the practical exercises to reinforce learning. Upon successful completion of the MERRTT course students will receive a certificate from the Department of Energy’s Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program, including up to 10.5 hours of continuing education hours (CEH) for medical response personnel. MERRTT meets the WIPP Land Withdrawal Act training requirements and is listed on the Department of Homeland Security Federal Approved Courses Listing. This training will develop necessary responder skills for all levels and types of responders. Minimum age, 18. (EMS ConEd=Med-1.5/Other-11) FREE tuitionPPRX 7107-78 Saturday & Sunday, March 17 & 18, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 2

Technician Level Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training (TMERRTT)Location: PSTC. This 8-hour technician training program is aligned with the specific radiological competencies listed in NFPA 472 for a Technician Level and Agent Specific responder. The training includes a pre-test to verify responder knowledge and understanding of the actions necessary for radiological accident response. The course content includes advanced level training on instrument operation, radiological detector selection and limitations. In addition to the classroom training, students using their incident command system will participate in three field drills. In preparation for the exercises the students will establish an incident command staff, assign positions, and develop objectives for each of the three field drills. Upon completion of the incident command structure, students will discuss the field drill radiation safety plan, addressing protective clothing considerations, process for mapping the scene, using radiological instruments demonstrate how to conduct both radiation and contamination surveys, identify various types of high-activity radiation sources, establishing control zone boundaries, explain and demonstrate decontamination methods and contamination controls. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a certificate from the Department of Energy’s Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program. Prerequisites: Technician Level Hazardous Materials Certification


Rope Rescue II (RORA)Location: PSTC. Students in this course will be re-introduced to the various types of rescue equipment. Students will be trained in mechanical advantage systems, safeties, basic ascending, basic rappelling technique and tie-offs with a rappel rack, rope changes, and one-person rescue. The students will perform a low angle raise and lower evolution simulating patient transport on embankments. Most of the program is hands-on and time is allotted for practice in order to build proficiency. Minimum age, 18. (EMS ConEd=Med-3.5/Other-3.5) $65 tuition + $25 lab feePPRX 7134-78 Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Confined Space Rescue (CSR)Location: PSTC. This 16-hour program deals primarily with rescues involving confined spaces. Subjects include definition, regulations, identification, needs, psychology, and techniques. Practical application of rescue techniques are practiced in real confined spaces. Minimum age, 18. (EMS ConEd=Med-0/Other-4) $65 tuition + $25 lab feePPRX 0906-78 Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Water Rescue for the First Responder Awareness Level (PA Fish & Boat Commission)Location: Youngwood. This course will provide information that the first arriving emergency services personnel will need at a water incident to recognize risks and dangers associated with water emergencies and take actions to ensure their safety. The course will address scene assessment, activation of emergency response system, evaluation of potential and existing water hazards, scene management, rescue vs. recovery, and personal safety measures. Minimum age, 16. (EMS ConEd=Med-0/Other-3) $10 tuitionPPRX 8702-01 Wednesday, March 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Water Rescue & Emergency Response (PA Fish & Boat Commission) (WRER)Location: Youngwood / Belle Vernon High School & Youghiogheny River. Planning for water emergencies, dynamics of moving water, medical conditions, personal safety & fundamental rescue techniques (self & shore based). Student Requirements: You will need to provide your own PFD, helmet, gloves, footwear, throw bags and dry suit. Minimum age, 18. Limited to 16 students. (EMS ConEd=Med-2.5/Other-14.5) $50 tuition + $80 lab fee (covers pool rental)PPRX 8704-01 Wednesdays, April 11 & 18 (Youngwood), 6:30-10:30 p.m., Saturday, April 21, (Belle Vernon High School) 8 a.m.-12 p.m., & Saturday, April 21, (Youghiogheny River) 12-4:30 p.m.

and completion of the DHS/FEMA Radiological Response Team Initial Course, US Department of Energy’s Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training (MERRTT – TEPP 201), or equivalent. FREE tuition

PPRX 7108-78 Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 20

RESCUE

Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness (NVRA)Location: PSTC. 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. Textbook required: Jones & Bartlett, Vehicle Extrication – Level I & II: Principles and Practice, 1st Edition. Students must provide turnout gear, a notebook and pen/pencil. Prerequisite: HMAJB. Minimum age, 16. Minimum of 12 students required. (EMS ConEd=Med-1/Other-23) $80 tuition + $25 lab feePPRX 0483-78 Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 24, 26, & May 1 & 3, 6-10 p.m. & Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations (NVRO)Location: PSTC. 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. Text Book required: Jones & Bartlett, Vehicle Extrication – Level I & II: Principles and Practice, 1st Edition. Students must provide turnout gear, a notebook and pen/pencil. Prerequisite: NVRA, & HMAJB. Minimum age, 18. Minimum of 12 students required. (EMS ConEd=Med-17/Other-3) $65 tuition + $25 lab feePPRX 0484-78 Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 8, 10, 15 & 17, 6-10 p.m. & Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Rope Rescue I (RORE)Location: PSTC. Students in this course will be introduced to the various types of rope and related rescue equipment. Students will be training in tying of the basic knots and hitches used in rope rescue, basic rappelling techniques, tie-offs, self-rescue, basic litter tie-ins, and basic litter handling skills. Much of the program is hands-on and time is allotted for practice in order to build proficiency. Minimum age, 18. (EMS ConEd=Med-1.5/Other-8.5) $65 tuition + $25 lab feePPRX 7132-78 Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HAZMAT Awareness Level (HMAJB)Location: PSTC. The primary target audiences for this course are the 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. Students must provide a notebook and pen/pencil. Minimum age, 14. (EMS ConEd=Med-2/Other-1.5) $10 tuitionPPRX 3143-78 Tuesday, January 16, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

HAZMAT Operations Level (HMOJB)Location: PSTC. Provide 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. Students must provide; SCBA, turnout gear, a notebook and pen/pencil. Minimum age, 16. (EMS ConEd=Med-5/Other-5) $70 tuition + $10 lab feePPRX 3156-78 Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, & 22, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

HAZMAT Operations Level Refresher (HMORJB)Location: PSTC. 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. Prerequisite: HMOJB. Minimum age, 16. (EMS ConEd=Med-3/Other-2) $15 tuition + $10 lab feePPRX 3161-78 Sunday, February 25, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.PPRX 3161-79 Monday & Wednesday, May 7 & 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m. WWCI Hazardous Materials Technician (WWHMT)Location: PSTC. See Pennsylvania State Fire Academy - Academy on the Road (AOTR) program for further details and course code.



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