Course Description: Classroom and practical hands-on training includes: how to evaluate and respond to ice related emergencies, how to identify ice conditions, use of ice rescue equipment and ice rescue techniques (self, shore, boat, and direct contact)
Born out of the need revealed after September 11, 2001, Wills for Heroes, led by the Pennsylvania Bar Association, now empowers a wide spectrum of outstanding public servants, including:
AWR 209-W Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders is designed to provide emergency responders with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to interact with the media and perform public information functions in preparation for and during incidents. Many agencies from small and rural communities do not have a full- or part-time PIO on staff and responders often assume this responsibility without formal training and practice.
This course continues the fire service recruits training path to a complete basic firefighting education by introducing advanced concepts and techniques in such areas as fire suppression, rescue, incident reporting, pre-incident planning, fire prevention, arson awareness, and evidence preservation at emergency scenes. Participants will demonstrate fundamental skills in developing pre-plans, delivering safety presentations, completing accident investigations, basic vehicle rescue, and emergency response to various types of incidents during practical exercises.
Common Passenger Vehicle Technical Rescuer Awareness, Operation, and Technician Level Training (NFPA 1006-2021)
Structural Burn Session (SBS)
Course Description: To enable the student to safely attack and extinguish an interior fire in a structure as a member of a single line hose team. 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.
ELFF1 (Entry Level Firefighter I) – EL-26
Minimum Age: 18 years of age (17 years of age for those who are eligible/qualify for ACT155)
Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO24)
FSC: 2472 - 32 Hours.
Entry Level Fireground Support (ELFS) EL-26
FSC: 3470 - 48 Hours Prerequisites: Minimum age of 14 years old at start of class
