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Central Pennsylvania s Community College

Mark Your Calendar Annual Homeland Security Conference Sponsored by South Central Task Force March 25-28, 2008 Mason Dixon Trench Rescue Weekend Sponsored by York County ATR Team April 18-20, 2008 Annual Hazardous Materials Conference Sponsored by Pennsylvania Association of Hazardous Materials Technicians and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency October 2-4, 2008 For additional information regarding the Annual Hazardous Material Conference, Mason Dixon Trench Weekend, or Homeland Security Conference please contact the Shumaker Public Safety Center at (717) 780-2510 or e-mail firetrng@hacc.edu. 2

Table of Contents 2 Jerry Ozog Mark Your Calendar..................... Annual Homeland Security Conference Mason Dixon Trench Rescue Weekend Annual Hazardous Materials Conference Entry Level Fire Suppression Training........ 4 Entry Level Firefighter Training Series........ 5 General Training Programs............... 6 Incident Management and NIMS Related Programs................. 10 Richard S. Orange Vehicle Rescue Programs................ 12 Senior Education Specialist, Hazardous Materials Training.............. 13 Technical Rescue...................... 14 Rope Rescue......................... 16 Educational Methodology Instructor Series.... 16 Fire Officer Training..................... 17 Noncredit Fire Science Technology.......... 19 Course Age Restrictions............... 19 Director of Fire and EMS Training D. Randy Padfield Senior Education Specialist, Fire Training Unit Fire Science Technology Degree Program Perry L. Pierich Coordinator, Fire Training Unit Test Site Certification Coordinator Certification Testing.................. 19 Jeff Snyder Certification Examination Information..... 19 Coordinator, Industrial Programs Certification Course and Exam Prerequisites 20 Certification Programs and Exam Dates.... 21 Ronald Givler Certification Review and Preparation Program.. 22 Coordinator, Facility Programs Fire Rescue Training Courses 2008 Monthly Calendar.................. 23 Enrollment Information.................. 27 Cancellation/Refund Policy............ 27 Live-Fire Training Information.......... 27 Student Conduct.................... 27 Registration Procedure............... 28 Directions......................... 28 HACC Campus Area Accommodations..... 31 Noncredit Registration with Permission for Billing (Form A).......... 29 Noncredit Enrollment (Form B).......... 30 HACC Campus Area Accommodations..... 31 Andrew Dean Secretary, Fire Training Unit Central Pennsylvania s Community College Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center Fire Safety Unit 1-800-222-4222, extension 2607 (717) 780-2607 firetrng@hacc.edu www.hacc.edu 3 Leadership Team Table of Contents Leadership Team

Entry Level Fire Suppression Training Suggested Entry Level Firefighter Training Pathway Entry Level Transition Information Basic Entry Level Curriculum CPR (Adult, Child and Infant) And Basic First Aid Or Emergency Response First Responder Emergency Medical Technician { Introduction to the Fire Service 16 hours Fireground Support 48 hours Exterior Firefighter 42 hours Interior Firefighter with Structural Burn 60 hours Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Medical Care Training** NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations** 24 hours ICS 100 ICS Orientation* ICS 200 Basic ICS* IS-700 NIMS Orientation* Or NIMS ICS for the Fire Service And IS-700 NIMS Orientation* * Courses available on-line through USFA/EMI Incident Command System Training** ICS 100 and 200 or NIMS ICS for the Fire Service NFPA 1001 Firefighter I Certification Review/Prep Basic Vehicle Rescue Series Awareness* Operations* Technician * Minimum prerequisites for FFII testing National Pro-Board or IFSAC Firefighter I Exam Vehicle Rescue Training Awareness, Operations, Technician NFPA 1001 Firefighter II Certification Review/Prep National Pro-Board or IFSAC Firefighter II Exam ** Courses can be taken at any point in training process; however, minimum age restrictions and prerequisites may apply. The entry level fire training curriculum is comprised of a series of four (4) modularized programs. Each program is designed around a specific set of fireground activities, which affords students the flexibility of taking training specifically geared to their level of activity and participation within their current organization. This series of modularized programs, which utilizes standardized lesson plans, comprises a total of 166 hours of training and is based off the NFPA 1001 standards for Fire Fighter I and II. This series of programs has replaced the HACC Fire Operations Modules A-D programs. Students who have previously completed part of the Fire Operations Module program, but have not completed the entire series will have the option of transitioning into the new series of programs. Individuals who have yet to start basic fire training will begin with the new modularized curriculum. 4 Students interested in transitioning into the new curriculum from the HACC Fire Operations Module Series should reference the following information: Students who have completed HACC Fire Operations Modules A should enroll in Fireground Support Students who have completed HACC Fire Operations Module B should enroll in Exterior Firefighter Students who have completed HACC Fire Operations Module C should enroll in Interior Firefighter Additional information regarding the curriculum is available on the following pages. Individuals with questions regarding the new curriculum are urged to contact your County Fire Training Coordinators, the HACC Public Safety Center or the State Fire Academy for additional information.

Curriculum Synopsis Course Title Total Hours Minimum Age Prerequisite Evaluation Mechanism Introduction to the Fire Service 16 14 N/A 30 question exam Fireground Support 48 14 Introduction to the Fire Service 75 question exam Exterior Firefighter 42 16 Fireground Support 75 question exam Interior Firefighter 60 18* Exterior Firefighter 100 question exam * Students participating in Interior Firefighter programs taking place at the Public Safety Center need to be 18 years of age at the start of the final module since live-fire training will be conducted during the program. Other training options do exist for local-level programs that do not involve the use of live-fire. In those instances which live-fire training is not utilized the minimum age requirement will be 16. Entry Level Firefighter Training Series Pennsylvania Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response Module Descriptions Introduction to the Fire Service $95 This 16-hour program is designed to equip entry level firefighters with basic knowledge, skills, and abilities to begin their fire service career. It introduces new firefighters to basic information including an overview of the fire service, fire service organization, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment and terrorism awareness. The program is based on The Firefighter s Handbook Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response, Second Edition by Thomson Delmar Learning, and will reference Chapters 1 (Overview of History, Tradition, and Development), 2 (Fire Department Organization, Command, and Control), 5 (Firefighter Safety), 6 (Personal Protective Clothing and Ensembles), and 30 (Terrorism Awareness). A written examination is conducted at the conclusion of the program. Students must pass with at least a 70% and be able to demonstrate the required practical skills to be successful in the program. There are no prerequisites for this program. Junior firefighters over the age of 14 are permitted to enroll. Students must provide full protective equipment including turnout gear, helmet, gloves, protective hood and protective eyewear. (Safety glasses or goggles) SCBAs are not required for this program. The Firefighter s Handbook Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response, Second Edition by Thomson Delmar Learning will be provided to each student enrolled in this program. This textbook will be utilized as the text for the following programs in this series. Prerequisites: N/A Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing Minimum Age: 14 82950 Jan 19, 20 8:00 AM SPSC 82953 Jan 26, 27 8:00 AM SPSC 82957 Feb 9, 10 8:00 AM SPSC 82987 Mar 8, 9 8:00 AM SPSC 83018 Jun 16, 17 (weekdays) 8:00 AM SPSC 90086 Sep 6, 7 8:00 AM SPSC 90093 Sep 20, 21 8:00 AM SPSC Fireground Support $125 This 48-hour program is designed to build upon the concepts presented in the Introduction to Fire Service program and provide entry level firefighters with basic knowledge and skills as they relate to fireground and hazardous materials emergency scene operations. It introduces new firefighters to basic information including fire behavior, selection and use of portable fire extinguishers, water supply, fire hose and appliances, ropes and knots and hazardous materials response practices. A written examination is conducted at the conclusion of the program. Students must pass with at least a 70% and be able to demonstrate the required practical skills to be successful in the program. Students must successfully complete the Introduction to the Fire Service program prior to enrolling in this program. Junior firefighters over the age of 14 are permitted to enroll. Students must provide a set of structural firefighters protective clothing, which includes a helmet, coat, pants, boots, gloves, protective hood and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles). Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is not required for this program. Students are required to bring their copy of the Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response textbook, workbook and skill sheets they received during the Introduction program in order to participate in this program. Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing Minimum Age: 14 82963 Feb 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, Mar 1,2 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC 82984 Mar 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC 83019 Jun 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 (weekdays) W-8:00 AM SPSC 90092 Sep 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC 90097 Sep 30, Oct 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC Register Early as Courses can Fill Quickly! 5 Entry Level Firefighter Training Series

Entry Level Firefighter Training Series Exterior Firefighter $150 (42 hours) This 42-hour program is designed to provide entry level firefighters with the basic knowledge and skills as they relate to exterior fireground operations. Topics covered include building construction, ground ladders, communications, protective systems/sprinklers, forcible entry and fire prevention. A written examination is conducted at the conclusion of the program. Students must pass with at least a 70% and be able to demonstrate the required practical skills to be successful in the program. Prerequisites for this program include successful completion of both the Introduction to Fire Service and Fireground Support programs. Junior firefighters 16 years of age and older are permitted to enroll. Students must provide a set of structural firefighters protective clothing, which includes a helmet, coat, pants, boots, gloves, protective hood and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles). Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is not required for this program. Students are required to bring their copy of the Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response textbook, workbook and skill sheets they received during the Introduction program in order to participate in this program. Prerequisites: Fireground Support Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing Minimum Age: 16 82994 Apr 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC 83005 Apr 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, May 1, 3 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC 90074 Jul 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 (weekdays) W-8:00 AM SPSC 90104 Nov 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC 6 Interior Firefighter $175 (60 hours) This 60-hour program is designed to provide entry level firefighters with basic knowledge and skills as they relate to interior fireground operations. Topics covered include fire streams, self-contained breathing apparatus, rescue, ventilation, fire suppression, salvage, and firefighter survival. A written examination is conducted at the conclusion of the program. Students must pass with at least a 70% and be able to demonstrate the required practical skills to be successful in the program. Programs conducted at the Shumaker Public Safety Center include live-fire training as the culminating experience. All students must be 18 years of age to enroll in this program and must be in good general health in order to participate in interior fire attack evolutions using live-fire. Students successfully completing the Interior Firefighter program at the Shumaker Public Safety Center can utilize their Interior Firefighter certificates to satisfy the Structural Burn Session prerequisite for Firefighter I certification testing. Students must provide a set of structural firefighters protective clothing, which includes a helmet, coat, pants, boots, gloves, protective hood and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles). Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is required for this program. Students are required to bring their copy of the Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response textbook, workbook and skill sheets they received during the Introduction program in order to participate in this program. Prerequisites: Exterior Firefighter Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing; Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (HACC SPSC Programs) 83008 May 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC 90077 Jul 14,15,16,17, 21, 22, 23, 24 (weekdays) W-8:00 AM SPSC 90111 Nov 29, 30, Dec 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC

General Training Courses Suggested Driver/Operator Training Pathway Successful Completion of Prerequisite Courses and Certifications: NPFA 1001 Firefighter I NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Program (utilizing appropriate category of apparatus) Pumper Aerial Mobile Water Supply Apparatus General Training Courses Pump Operations I Aerial Apparatus Operations Rural Fireground Water Movement Pump Operations II Aerial Apparatus Operations Extended Tanker Water Supply NFPA 1002 Driver/Operator Exam Driver/Operator Pumper Driver/Operator Aerial Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply Apparatus Aerial Apparatus Operations (PSFA-AELA) $75 This 16-hour program is designed to introduce students to the basic design and operation of fire service aerial devices. Topics covered include: Aerial apparatus design and safety, spotting and stabilizing, basic operating features, practical scenarios, maintenance and testing procedures, and use of elevated master streams. Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) or IST Required Equipment: Structural Firefighting Protective Clothing 90106 Nov 1, 2 8:00 AM SPSC Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Program (PSFA-EVOC) $45 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 16/ EMT 16/ ALS 16 This course teaches firefighters to operate emergency vehicles. Course topics include defensive driving, emergency response, vehicle maintenance, vehicle laws, and a driver training obstacle course. Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) or applicable EMS certification Required Equipment: Emergency Vehicle (ambulance or fire department vehicle) 83006 May 3, 4 8:00 AM SPSC 90089 Sep 13, 14 8:00 AM SPSC 7

General Training Courses Engine Company Operations (PSFA-ECOP) $75 This 16-hour program is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills necessary to function on the fire ground as a member of an engine company. Topics covered include: Fire behavior in structures, fire flow determination, developing fire flows, riding assignments, hand line advancement techniques, single engine drills and multiple engine drills. Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting, HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I Required Equipment: Structural Firefighting Protective Clothing with SCBA and spare cylinder Minimum age: 18 90094 Sep 20, 21 8:00 AM SPSC Engine Company Operations at Residential Dwellings* $250 This 40-hour course offers the established firefighter an excellent chance to refresh and refine their essential Engine company skills and techniques. This course will review Engine Company assignments and tactics, fire attack methods, engine size-up, hoseline placement, apparatus placement, supply line tactics, water supply options, ladder placement for engine operations, SCBA review, safety while searching from the hoseline, and will include live fire attack. Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting, HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I Required Equipment: Structural Firefighting Protective Clothing with SCBA and spare cylinder 83013 Jun 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC * The above program has been recognized by the State Fire Academy as meeting or exceeding the requirements of the PA State Fire Academy Resident Program Engine Company Operations at Residential Fires. Fire Attack at Attic Fires $95 Fires that occur in attics or cocklofts are most often extremely dangerous situations for firefighters. This program allows firefighters to practice recognized techniques for combating fires in attics and cocklofts. Topics include: hose line selection, hose line advancement techniques, water flow requirements, moving in, innovative firefighting techniques, and the use of special nozzles. Emphasis is placed on safety for both interior and exterior operations. Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting, HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I Required Equipment: Structural Firefighting Protective Clothing with SCBA and spare cylinder 82995 Apr 6 8:00 AM SPSC 90115 Sep 7 8:00 AM SPSC 8 Fire Attack at Basement Fires $95 Fires that occur below grade, most often in basements or cellars, are extremely dangerous situations for firefighters. This program allows firefighters to practice recognized techniques for combating fires in common basements. Topics include: hose line selection, hose line advancement techniques, water flow requirements, moving in, innovative firefighting techniques, and the use of special nozzles. Emphasis is placed on safety for both interior and exterior operations. Prerequisites: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting, HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I Required Equipment: Structural Firefighting Protective Clothing with SCBA and spare cylinder 83012 May 31 8:00 AM SPSC 90085 Sep 6 8:00 AM SPSC Forcible Entry (PSFA-TFE) $60 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 8/ EMT 8/ ALS 8 This course provides the firefighter with a better understanding of building construction and how to size-up a structure for efficient forcible entry. Hands-on activities will feature use of hand tools for a safe and quick access to structure. Prerequisites: Exterior Firefighter (ELEF), Essentials of Firefighting, HACC Fire Operations Module C or Firefighter I Required Equipment: Structural Firefighting Protective Clothing; safety glasses or goggles 90076 Jul 12, 13 8:00 AM SPSC NFA-Building Construction Non-Combustible/ Fire Resistive (PSFA-BCN) $40 The failure of a building or building components under fire conditions is a leading cause of firefighter death and injury. The ability to recognize and locate relevant information about a building before a fire, and to read a building during the course of a fire incident, are essential survival skills. This course gives the student the ability to accomplish these tasks when confronted with a building of fire-resistive or noncombustible construction. The unique problems of conducting emergency operations in buildings under construction are also addressed. Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) or Introduction to Safety and the Training System (IST) Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material Minimum Age: 16 90110 Nov 29, 30 8:00 AM SPSC Register Early as Courses can Fill Quickly!

NFA-Incident Safety Officer (PSFA-ISO) $40 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 5.5/EMT 5.5/ALS 5.5 This course will provide the company officer with skills to function effectively as the safety officer at fire department incident operations. The primary focus shall be on developing skills through recognition of cues which affect personal safety (safety cues). Prerequisites: NIMS ICS for the Fire Service (or equivalent) and Hazardous Materials Operations Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material Minimum Age: 16 82961 Feb 16, 17 8:00 AM SPSC 90113 Dec 6, 7 8:00 AM SPSC Pump Operations I (PSFA-PUOP) $55 The Pump Operations course is designed for those who may be beginning the operation of fire department pumps and those who wish to expand their knowledge of fire service pumps and pumping operations. Topics include: principles of pumping, mechanical principles of pumping, function and operation of the fire pump and its accessories, theory of drafting, operator maintenance of the pump, hydrant operations, basic water systems, and basic principles of discharge. Practical evolutions of pump operations will be utilized. Students must have protective clothing. SCBA is not required. Departments are recommended to send multiple students and their departmental apparatus. Prerequisite: Fireground Support (ELFG) Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing 83004 Apr 19, 20 8:00 AM SPSC Pump Operations II (PSFA-PUOA) $55 The Pump Operations II course is a continuation of fire service pump operations. This class will focus on the advanced skills for fire service pump operation for those firefighters wishing to perfect their skill as a fire apparatus engineer or qualified pump operator. Topics include: hydraulics, fire stream development by the pump operator including single lines, multiple lines, master streams and elevated streams. Also included are standpipe operations, sprinkler systems, intake hydraulics, hydrant operations and drafting. Practical evolutions of fire pump operations will be utilized. It is recommended that departments send multiple students and their departmental apparatus. Prerequisite: Pump Operations I Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing 90079 Jul 26, 27 8:00 AM SPSC Rapid Intervention Team Operations $95 This program is designed to give personnel the essential knowledge, skills and abilities to function on the fireground as a member of a Rapid Intervention Team. Topics covered include: Staffing the RIT, searching for missing firefighters, accessing and assessing the downed firefighter, rescue/removal procedures, and integrated exercises. Note: This class is physically demanding. Students participating in the program should be in good physical condition. No facial hair that will interfere with the seal of the SCBA face piece will be allowed. Students must wear long pants and long sleeved shirts during all live-fire exercises. Prerequisites: Rapid Intervention Teams (RITC, 3-hour class) and Essentials of Firefighting or Fire Operations Module D. Prerequisite: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting, HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing and SCBA with spare cylinder 82993 Mar 29, 30 8:00 AM SPSC 90096 Sep 27, 28 8:00 AM SPSC Structural Burn Session (PSFA-SBS) $110 Combining our always-high-level of training with the element of Class A fuels has resulted in a truly realistic training experience. 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 will need to bring full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Students are encouraged to also bring a dry change of clothes and a spare SCBA cylinder. No facial hair that will interfere with the seal of the SCBA face piece will be allowed. Students must wear long pants and long sleeved shirts during all live-fire exercises. Prerequisite: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting, HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing; SCBA with spare cylinder 82990 Mar 15, 16 8:00 AM SPSC 90100 Oct 11, 12 8:00 AM SPSC 9 General Training Courses

General Training Courses Incident Management and NIMS Related Programs Truck Company Operations I (PSFA-TRCO) $95 This course introduces firefighters to the basic duties of a truck company and includes the use of hand and power tools, search and rescue operations, and ventilation and overhaul activities. Students will need to bring full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Prerequisite: Interior Firefighter (ELIF), Essentials of Firefighting, HACC Fire Operations Module D or Firefighter I Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing; SCBA with spare cylinder 82997 Apr 12, 13 8:00 AM SPSC 90103 Nov 1, 2 8:00 AM SPSC Truck Company Operations II (PSFA-ATRC) $95 This course is designed to build upon and refine the skills and knowledge required for providing effective Truck Company Operations. Students will perform practical evolutions in order to further refine their abilities to effectively and safely operate on the fireground as a member of a Truck Company. Emphasis is placed on drill ground work, expanding upon and further developing practical skills acquired in course prerequisites. Topics will include reviews with practical evolutions involving: Organization and Truck Company Assignments, Ventilation Theory, Search/Rescue Practices, and Power Saws. Students will need full protective equipment, including SCBA. Prerequisite: Truck Company Operations I (TRCO) Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing; SCBA with spare cylinder 90082 Aug 9, 10 8:00 AM SPSC 90107 Nov 15, 16 8:00 AM SPSC Incident Management and NIMS Related Programs The following information regarding NIMS Incident Command System training is being provided as a guide for individuals as to the required level of training for personnel within their department. Further information and guidance can be obtained by contacting the Fire Training Unit, State Fire Academy or Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Course Length Prerequisite Suggested Audience ICS 100 Introduction to ICS 4 hours N/A All emergency response personnel ICS 200 Basic ICS 12 hours ICS 100 Line Officers (Lieutenants and Captains) ICS 300 Intermediate ICS 24 hours ICS 200 Chief Officers (Assistant and Deputy Chiefs) ICS 400 Advanced ICS 16 hours ICS 300 Chief Officers and Agency Administrators IS 700 Introduction to NIMS 4 hours ICS 100 All emergency response personnel IS 800 Introduction to the National 4 hours ICS 100, IS 700 Chief Officers and Agency Administrators Response Plan Introduction to Unified Command for 16 hours ICS 200, IS 700 Chief Officer and Agency Administrators Multi-Agency and Catastrophic Incidents ICS for Structural Collapse Incidents 16 hours ICS 200, IS 700 Chief or Line Officers tasked with initial operations at a structural collapse incident ICS Program Equivalency Information Course Equivalency Level NIMS ICS for the Fire Service ICS 100 and 200 Introduction to Unified Command for Multi-Agency and Catastrophic Incidents ICS 200 ICS for Structural Collapse Incidents ICS 200 10

ICS 100 Introduction to ICS $35 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 3.5/EMT 3.5/ALS 3.5 This course will provide the student with a basic awareness and understanding of the NIMS Incident Command System (ICS); its structure, common terminology, organization unit functions, and incident facilities. Recommended audience includes all emergency response personnel. Prerequisites: None Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material 82949 Jan 16 6:30 PM SPSC 90091 Sep 17 6:30 PM SPSC ICS 200 Basic ICS $50 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 14/EMT 14/ALS 14 This course will provide students with a more in depth knowledge of the aspects of the NIMS Incident Command System (ICS). It is targeted to emergency response personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory level within the Incident Command System. Topics covered include: Leadership and management, management by objectives, functional areas and positions within the ICS structure, briefings, organizational flexibility and transfer of command. Prerequisites: ICS 100 ICS Orientation Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material 82955 Feb 2, 3 8:00 AM SPSC 90105 Nov 1, 2 8:00 AM SPSC ICS 300 Intermediate ICS $100 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 16/EMT 16/ALS 16 This course builds on the ICS principles presented in both the ICS 100 and 200 programs, and focuses on ICS principles for expanding and complex incidents. Topics covered include: Unified Command, incident/event assessment, establishing incident objectives, the planning process, development of an Incident Action Plan (IAP), incident resource management, demobilization, transfer of command and closeout. Target audience includes supervisory personnel who may be tasked with handling expanding and/or complex emergency incidents. Prerequisites: ICS 200 Basic ICS, NIMS ICS for the Fire Service (NICS-FS) or NIMS ICS for EMS (NICS-EMS) Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material 82960 Feb 12, 14, 16, 17 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC 83015 Jun 9, 10, 11 (weekday) W-8:00 AM SPSC 90109 Dec 2, 4, 6, 7 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC ICS 400 Advanced ICS $95 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 10/EMT 10/ALS 10 This course is will provide students with the knowledge and skills to function in the Incident Command System on large scale, major incidents. Topics covered include: Review of Command and General Staff responsibilities within the ICS, major and/or complex incident management, Area Command, and multi-agency coordination. Target audience includes personnel who may be tasked with serving in the Command or General Staff positions at a major and/or complex incident. Prerequisites: ICS 300 Intermediate ICS Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material 82982 Mar 1, 2 8:00 AM SPSC 83016 Jun 12, 13 8:00 AM SPSC 90114 Dec 13, 14 8:00 AM SPSC NFA-NIMS Incident Command System for the Fire Service (PSFA NIMS:ICS) $45 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 9/EMT 9/ALS 9 This course describes and explains the basic concepts of emergency management, and deals with a system by which these concepts can be applied to a wide variety of emergency incidents. Although the course is taught principally from a fire service perspective, attendance would benefit any emergency responder who must work under (or implement) an ICS in response to any type of emergency. Program content is consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This program is equivalent to ICS 100 and 200 training. Prerequisite: Interior Firefighter (ELIF) or equivalent and NIMS, An Introduction (IS-700) Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material 82954 Jan 26, 27 8:00 AM SPSC NNFA Introduction to Unified Command (PSFA-IUCMCI) $45 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 13/EMT 13/ALS 13 This course is designed to introduce company officers and other agency representatives that may be represented in a Unified Command structure to the basics of Unified Command and Incident Action Planning for large scale incidents. Topics covered include pre-incident planning, Incident Management Teams, Area Command, Unified Command, EOC interface, FBI interface on terrorism incidents, and Incident Action Planning. Target audience: Fire, law enforcement and EMS officers, elected officials, public works personnel, agency representatives. Prerequisites: NIMS ICS for the Fire Service (NICS-FS), NIMS ICS for EMS (NICS-EMS), NFA ICS or ICS 200 Basic ICS and NIMS, An Introduction (IS-700) Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material 82962 Feb 23, 24 8:00 AM SPSC 11 Incident Management and NIMS Related Programs

Vehicle Rescue Programs Suggested Rescue Technician Training Pathway Vehicle Rescue Programs Successful Completion of Prerequisite Courses and Certifications: NPFA 1001 Firefighter I (suggested) NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Basic First Aid (First Responder or higher suggested) NFPA 1006 Rescue Practices General Requirements Certification Vehicle/Machinery Trench Rescue Rope Rescue Confined Space Structural Collapse Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness Operations Technician Trench Technician Training Program* Rope Rescue I Confined Space Rescue Training Program* Structural Collapse Training Program* Special Vehicle Rescue Rope Rescue II, III and IV Or Rope Rescue Technician Program Vehicle/Machinery Certification Exam Rope Rescue Technician Certification Exam * Certification available as part of program Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness (PSFA-BVRA) $75 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 10/EMT 10/ALS 10 This program is the first in a three (3) part series designed to train personnel in vehicle rescue operations. Topics covered include: Vehicle anatomy and structure, supplemental restraint systems, vehicle rescue life cycle, scene size-up, hazard recognition and control and vehicle stabilization. This course is intended for personnel who need to have an awareness of vehicle rescue operations and how to assist a rescue company at a rescue scene. Prerequisites: N/A Required Equipment: Coat, pants, helmet, gloves, boots, hearing protection and safety glasses/goggles Minimum Age: 16 83003 Apr 19, 20 8:00 AM SPSC 90087 Sep 6, 7 8:00 AM SPSC 12 Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations (PSFA-BVRO) $75 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 11/EMT 11/ALS 11 This program is the second in a three (3) part series designed to train personnel in vehicle rescue operations. Topics covered include: Use of hand tools, gaining access, patient management and packaging, disentanglement, extrication and termination operations. Prerequisites: Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness (BVRA) Required Equipment: Coat, pants, helmet, gloves, boots, hearing protection and safety glasses/goggles Minimum Age: 14 83007 May 3, 4 8:00 AM SPSC 90102 Oct 25, 26 8:00 AM SPSC

Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician (PSFA-BVRT) $95 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 7/EMT 7/ALS 7 This program is the third in a three (3) part series designed to train personnel in vehicle rescue operations. Topics covered include: Use and care of powered tools and equipment, gaining access, disentanglement techniques and extrication operations. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to take the written Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician certification exam.* Prerequisites: Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations (BVRO) Required Equipment: Coat, pants, helmet, gloves, boots, hearing protection and safety glasses/goggles 83014 Jun 7, 8 8:00 AM SPSC 90108 Nov 8, 9 8:00 AM SPSC Note: The written certification exam will be scheduled on the first Wednesday evening following the final day of each program starting at 6:30 PM. Hazardous Materials Program Haz Mat Awareness (PSFA-RIHM)* $35 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 4/ EMT 4/ ALS 4 This course is designed for individuals likely to witness or discover a hazardous materials release and who have not been trained to take any action beyond notifying proper authorities. This course satisfies OSHA s Hazwopper (29 CFR 1910.120) training requirements for firefighters, EMS personnel, and police who respond to potential Haz Mat incidents. Upon completion of the program, the PA Pro-Board Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification written exam will be administered to individuals in attendance. Prerequisites: N/A Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material Minimum Age: 14 82955 Feb 3 8:00 AM SPSC 90075 Jul 12 8:00 AM SPSC 90099 Oct 4 8:00 AM SPSC Haz Mat Awareness Refresher (PSFA-HMAR)* $25 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 1.5/EMT 1.5/ ALS 1.5 This course is designed for individuals who previously completed a Haz Mat Awareness training program and need to refresher their knowledge and skills. Topics covered include; Recognition and identification of hazardous materials, initial scene operations, and use of the Emergency Response Guidebook. Prerequisites: Haz Mat Awareness (PSFA-RIHM) Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material Minimum Age: 14 82952 Jan 23 6:30 PM SPSC * The National Pro-Board Hazardous Materials Awareness written exam is scheduled to be administered upon conclusion of the program. For those students enrolled in the training program the tuition includes the cost of the exam; however, a separate application is required. Individuals interested in taking the exam should contact the Fire Training Unit for an application. Haz Mat Operations $75 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 21.5/ EMT 21.5/ ALS 21.5 This course satisfies OSHA s Hazwopper (29 CFR 1910.120) NFPA 472 training requirements for emergency response personnel who are expected to participate in Haz Mat defensive/containment operations. Hands-on activities and personnel safety are stressed throughout the course. Prerequisites: Haz Mat Awareness (PSFA-RIHM) Required Equipment: Structural Firefighting Protective Clothing; SCBA Minimum Age: 16 82992 Mar 25, 27, 29, 30 E-6:30 PM SPSC W-8:00 AM SPSC 90095 Sep 23, 25, 27, 28 E-6:30 PM SPSC W-8:00 AM SPSC Hazardous Materials Technician $500 This 40-hour course is designed to challenge the participants by exposing them to the advanced information and techniques needed for handling today s hazardous materials incidents. Topics will include the chemistry and recognizing factors of hazardous materials, use of the latest detection and monitoring equipment, new advancements in proper personal equipment, specific and practical decontamination procedures, product safety and containment precautions, and the tasks of establishing an effective while safe incident management system focusing on risk assessments. Field exercises will consist of various workstations where participants will be involved in extensive hands-on practices of the techniques demonstrated. Prerequisites: Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO) Required Equipment: Helmet, gloves, boots, work clothes/coveralls, safety glasses/goggles, SCBA with spare cylinder 90090 Sep 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 8:00 AM SPSC * The National Pro-Board Hazardous Materials Technician written and practical certification exams associated with this program will be administered on Saturday, September 20, 2008. Program tuition includes cost of instruction, expendable supplies, student manual and certification exam. 13 Vehicle Rescue Programs Hazardous Materials Program

Technical Rescue Technical Rescue Confined Space Awareness $35 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 4/EMT 4/ALS 4 This class will provide the participant with the information needed to identify confined spaces and assess the hazards associated with confined spaces in order to avoid serious injury or death. Information will be provided and alarm procedures discussed for handling confined space incidents as a first responder. This class does not involve, nor does it certify, persons to make confined space entries. This program is ideal for all rescue personnel. Prerequisites: None Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material Minimum Age: 14 83010 May 30 6:30 PM SPSC Confined Space Rescue Operations (PSFA-CSR) $65 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 7.5/EMT 7.5/ALS 7.5 This 16-hour program trains students to conduct rescues from confined spaces. Topics covered include: Scene management, size-up, risk benefit analysis, air monitoring and ventilation, entry techniques, patient packaging, removal and termination. Students will have opportunity to apply techniques in actual confined spaces. Prerequisites: Respiratory Protection I (REPA) or equivalent and Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue (ROBR) Required Equipment: Work clothes or coveralls, helmet, gloves, boots, safety glasses/goggles and SCBA 83011 May 31, Jun 1 8:00 AM SPSC Confined Space Rescue Technician $500 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 11.5/ EMT 11.5/ALS 11.5 This is 40-hour program will cover the NFPA 1670 competencies at the Technician level for Confined Space Entry and Rescue operations. Topics covered include preplanning, scene size-up and assessment, hazard control, atmospheric monitoring, ventilation, respiratory protection, control of hazardous energy, entry procedures, patient management, and termination considerations. Upon successful completion of this program students will be eligible to take the National Pro-Board Confined Space Rescue Technician written and practical exams, which will be administered as part of this comprehensive program. Prerequisites: Respiratory Protection I (REPA) or equivalent and Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue (ROBR) Required Equipment: Work clothes or coveralls, helmet, gloves, boots, safety glasses/goggles and SCBA 83020 Jun 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC 14 Rescue Practices General Requirements $325 This 48-hour program is designed to cover the NFPA 1006 Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications Job Performance Requirements (JPR s) for Chapter 5 General Requirements. These JPR s must be met prior to receiving certification as a Rescue Technician in any subspecialty. Topics covered include: Incident management and site operations, use of tactical work sheets, basic ground search techniques, helicopter ground support operations, victim management (triage, assessment and patient packaging), rope/knots/hitches, construction and operation of simple mechanical advantage systems, construction and operation of belay systems, low-angle litter evacuation techniques, equipment inspection and maintenance, and termination procedures. Students meeting prerequisites and successfully completing this program should be adequately prepared to take the written and practical certification exams for the NFPA 1006 Rescue General Requirements level. Prerequisites: Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO) or higher level of training and current CPR Required Equipment: Work clothes or coveralls, helmet, gloves, boots, and safety glasses/goggles 82998 Apr 12, 13, 26, 27, May 10, 11 8:00 AM SPSC Structural Collapse Operations Level I (PSFA-SCOA) $40 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 1/EMT 1/ALS 1 This course is designed to make firefighters aware of safety requirements at the scene of a structure collapse and enable them to participate effectively during the initial stages of structural collapse operations. Students will learn to identify and mitigate hazards, recognize the need for assistance, and perform as an integral part of the overall operation, once technical teams are on-site. Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material Minimum Age: 14 82988 Mar 14 6:30 PM SPSC

Structural Collapse Operations Level II (PSFA-SCOF) $95 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 2.5/EMT 2.5/ALS 2.5 This course is designed to teach firefighters the skills needed to function at the operational level at structural collapse incidents involving light frame and heavy wall structures. Students should be able to size-up a damaged structure for stability and victim location, recognize and mitigate hazards, construct and properly place emergency shoring, access and search void spaces, and package and extricate patients. Prerequisites: Structural Collapse Operations I (SCOA) plus Confined Space Rescue Operations (CSR) or Building Construction Combustible or Non-combustible (BCN or BCP) Required Equipment: Work clothes or coveralls, helmet, gloves, boots, and safety glasses/goggles 82989 Mar 15, 16 8:00 AM SPSC Trench Rescue Awareness $35 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 3/ EMT 3/ ALS 3 This course is an awareness-level program that defines what a trench is, the hazards associated with trenches, the common misconceptions about trenches, and the dynamics of earth movement. Students will be provided with a systems approach in dealing with trench incidents prior to the arrival of technical specialists. This class does not involve, nor does it certify, persons to make trench collapse entries. This program is ideal for all rescue personnel. Prerequisites: None Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material Minimum Age: 14 90083 Aug 22 6:30 PM SPSC Trench Rescue Operations (PSFA-TRRE) $75 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 5.5/EMT5.5/ALS 5.5 This course will introduce the student to the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively perform complex rescue operations in collapsed trench excavations. Coursework will include practical drills and demonstrations in simulated trench excavations. Prerequisites: Trench Rescue Awareness and Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) Required Equipment: Work clothes or coveralls, helmet, gloves, boots, and safety glasses/goggles 90084 Aug 23, 24 8:00 AM SPSC Trench Rescue Technician $500 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 8.5/EMT 8.5/ALS 8.5 This 48-hour program will cover the NFPA 1670 competencies at the Technician level for Trench/Excavation collapse. Topics covered include scene size-up, hazard recognition and control, soil classification, support operations, shoring of non-intersecting and intersecting trenches, installation of supplemental sheeting and shoring, heavy equipment coordination, patient management, and termination procedures. The National Pro-Board written and practical exams for Trench Rescue Technician will be administered as part of this program for students wishing to attain certification. Prerequisites: Hazardous Materials Operations; CPR; Rescue Practices General Requirements Required Equipment: Work clothes or coveralls, helmet, gloves, boots, and safety glasses/goggles 90078 Jul 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 8:00 AM SPSC Water Rescue Awareness $35 This introductory program is designed to meet the NFPA requirements for awareness-level training of emergency response personnel who may be called upon to respond to water rescue related emergencies. Topics covered include preplanning responses to water rescue emergencies, scene safety, dynamics of moving water, communication, incident command, and an introduction to the rescue sequence utilized when operating on the scene of water rescue incidents. This program does not certify personnel to perform shore-based or in-water rescue techniques. Prerequisites: None Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material Minimum Age: 14 82985 Mar 5 6:30 PM SPSC Water Rescue and Emergency Response $75 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 6.5/EMT 6.5/ALS 6.5 This course is designed to familiarize students with surface water rescue and its associated challenges. Topics include scene size-up, risk benefit analysis, planning, hypothermia, drowning, shore-based rescue techniques, and selfrescue. Students will be required to swim wearing Personal Floatation Devices and should be in good general health. Prerequisites: CPR Required Equipment: Bathing suit, change of clothes, PFD (optional), wet or dry suit (optional) 83017 Jun 14, 15 8:00 AM SPSC 15 Technical Rescue

Rope Rescue Educational Methodology Instructor Series Rope Rescue Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue (PSFA-ROBR) $95 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 2/EMT 2/ALS 2 This course provides an introduction to rope rescue, basic rope construction, knots, and basic rappelling techniques. Current rope technology and adjunct equipment are combined with practical exercises to demonstrate the use of rope and related equipment in a non-rappelling-type rescue. Students must provide clean leather work gloves, ankle-supporting footwear, a helmet with chin strap, safety glasses, and proper dress for all weather conditions. Each student will receive (1) 5.5 ft. x 8 mm piece of accessory cord, a 15 ft. x 1 in. piece of tubular webbing and a Technical Rescue Riggers Guide. Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) Required Equipment: See description above Minimum Age: 14 82986 Mar 8, 9 8:00 AM SPSC Rope High Angle Rescue I (PSFA-RORE) $95 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 10/EMT 10/ALS 10 This course provides an introduction to rope rescue and current rope technology. This hands-on course emphasizes personnel safety, rescue techniques and equipment, knots and hitches, anchor points, harnesses and rappelling, rope construction, rope strength, litter tie-ins, belays, and extensive practical activities. Each class participant will receive (1) 5.5 ft. x 8 mm piece of accessory cord and a 15 ft. x 1in. piece of tubular webbing. Students must provide clean leather work gloves, ankle-supporting footwear, a helmet with chin strap, safety glasses, and proper dress for all weather conditions. Prerequisites: Fireground Support (ELFG) Required Equipment: See description above Minimum Age: 16 82996 Apr 12, 13 8:00 AM SPSC Rope High Angle Rescue II (PSFA-RORA) $95 PA DOH CE Credits: FR 7/EMT 7/ALS 7 This course provides rescue personnel with the knowledge and skills to rescue and remove a patient from an area with the assistance of rope systems. The students will learn to build basic haul systems, ascending systems and advanced descending techniques. Students are instructed in one-person rescue procedures and low-angle stokes evolutions. Students must provide clean leather work gloves, anklesupporting footwear, a helmet with chin strap, safety glasses, and proper dress for all weather conditions. Each class participant will receive a Technical Rescue Riggers Guide. Prerequisites: Rope Rescue I (RORE) Required Equipment: See description above Minimum Age: 16 83009 May 10, 11 8:00 AM SPSC 16 Rope Rescue Technician* $500 This 40+ hour program is designed to cover the NFPA 1670 competencies at the Rope Rescue Technician Level. Topics covered include scene sizeup, rescue sequence, ropes/knots/hitches, equipment design, selection and inspection, rappelling, ascending, self rescue, high-angle raising and lowering, rigging of simple and compound mechanical advantage systems, patient packaging and management, and rigging of tensioned high-line rope rescue systems. Upon completion of this program the National Pro-Board written and practical exams for NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician will be administered.* Prerequisites: Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue or Rope I and II; Rescue Practices General Requirements Required Equipment: Helmet w/chin strap, work clothes, boots with ankle support, gloves, safety glasses or goggles 90081 Aug 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 W-8:00 AM SPSC E-6:30 PM SPSC * The National Pro-Board Rope Rescue Technician Certification Exam associated with this program will be administered on Saturday, August 22, 2008. Program tuition includes cost of instruction, student manual and certification exam. Educational Methodology Instructor Series Fire Instructor I: Educational Methodology for Local Level Instructors (PSFA-EMLL) $325 This course teaches the firefighter about adult learning, teaching techniques, preparation of instructional objectives, and development of lesson plans to meet those objectives. Various formats of audiovisual aids will be demonstrated and each student will prepare and deliver at least one short teaching session on a fire-related topic. Successful completion of this course is required to become an instructor if you have no prior teaching experience. Prerequisites: Interior Firefighting (ELIF) or equivalent; 5 years of experience in the fire service Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material, personal computer 90112 Dec 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8:00 AM WWCC

Fire Instructor II $250 This course is designed to prepare students for certification at the Fire Instructor II level in accordance with the Job Performance Requirements of NFPA 1041. Topics covered include: Lesson plan design and development, instructional techniques, hazard/risk assessment in the training environment, high hazard training safety plans, program budgeting, paperwork completion, instructor performance evaluations, evaluation mechanism design, and test item analysis. Target audience includes personnel and Instructors who have previously completed Educational Methodology through HACC. Prerequisites: Interior Firefighting (ELIF) or equivalent; Educational Methodology (EMLL); Fire Instructor I certification Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material, personal computer 82991 Mar 24, 25, 26, 27 8:00 AM WWCC Fire Officer Training Suggested Fire Officer Training Pathway Successful Completion of Prerequisite Courses and Certifications: NPFA 1001 Firefighter I NFPA 1001 Firefighter II NFPA 472 - Hazardous Materials Operations NIMS ICS for the Fire Service, ICS 200 (or equivalent) NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I Certification Options include: Instructional Techniques for Company Officers/Instructor I Prep NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I Challenge Exam Educational Methodology/NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I Program Fire Science 207 Educational Methodology/NFPA1041 Fire Instructor I Additional Incident Command Systems/NIMS Training* ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents for Operational First Responders ICS 400 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, Complex Incidents and MACS for Operational First Responders IS-800A National Response Plan, An Introduction (available on-line through FEMA/EMI) * Additional ICS training is not required as a prerequisite, but strongly recommended. Educational Methodology Instructor Series Fire Officer Training NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I Program NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II Program Instructional Techniques for Company Officers/Fire Instructor I Certification Prep $150 This course is designed to introduce Firefighters and Company Officers to instructional principles and techniques relevant to fire service training at the company level. Topics covered include: Adult learning, objectives and lesson plans, methods of instructional delivery, tools and techniques, handling problems and performance evaluation. The focus of this program will be to prepare students to challenge the Fire Service Instructor I exam which will be offered in conjunction with this program.* Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material 82951 Jan 19, 20 8:00 AM SPSC * A Fire Instructor I challenge exam (written and practical) will be offered on January 26 in conjunction with this program for students wishing to achieve certification at the Instructor I level. NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II Program 17

Fire Officer Training Fire Officer I Certification Course $325 This 48-hour program is designed to provide current and aspiring officers and officer candidates from career, volunteer, federal, and combination fire service organizations with an educationally sound, objective-based course of instruction based on NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4, 2003 Edition. This very intensive program requires students to actively participate in the classroom in addition to submit numerous homework and out-of-class assignments. Each class session has an assignment that addresses a specific, or set of specific, NFPA Job Performance Requirements (JPR s). Students are expected to produce professional, typed papers that are grammatically correct and properly punctuated, and use proper sentence and paragraph structure. These writing assignments are challenging and require attention to detail in the planning and development process. NOTE: Students must attend 100% of the sessions and submit all homework assignments on time to be eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion for the program. Prerequisites: Firefighter II (IFSAC or Pro-Board), Fire Instructor I, current Hazardous Materials Operations certification (IFSAC or Pro-Board) or yearly training, ICS 200 Basic ICS (or equivalent). Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material, personal computer 82959 Feb 9, 10, 23, 24, Mar 8, 9 8:00 AM SPSC 18 Fire Officer II Certification Course $325 This 48-hour program was designed as a sequel to the Fire Officer I course. It expounds upon the administrative and operational readiness challenges that a mid-level supervisor (company officer/commander/captain) encounters on a daily basis. Fire Officer II provides current and aspiring officers and officer candidates from career, volunteer, federal, and combination fire service organizations with an educationally sound, objective-based course of instruction. This program addresses all of the component requirements contained in NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5, 2003 Edition. This very intensive program requires students to actively participate in the classroom in addition to submit numerous homework and out-of-class assignments. Each class session has an assignment that addresses a specific, or set of specific, NFPA Job Performance Requirements (JPR s). Students are expected to produce professional, typed papers that are grammatically correct and properly punctuated, and use proper sentence and paragraph structure. These writing assignments are challenging and require attention to detail in the planning and development process. NOTE: Students must attend 100% of the sessions and submit all homework assignments on time to be eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion for the program. Prerequisites: Firefighter II (IFSAC or Pro-Board), Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer I, current Hazardous Materials Operations certification (IFSAC or Pro-Board) or yearly training, ICS 200 Basic ICS (or equivalent). Required Equipment: Pen/pencil and note taking material, personal computer 90101 Oct 18, 19, Nov 1, 2, 15, 16 8:00 AM SPSC

Noncredit Fire Science Technology The following HACC Fire Science Technology Program courses may be taken on a noncredit basis for those individuals wishing to expand their knowledge of various fire service subjects. Classes are scheduled following the normal credit academic semester and meet one evening per week (Monday through Thursday) from 7:00 to 9:45 p.m. for fifteen Spring Semester 2008 course offerings include: Risk Management for the Fire Service Educational Methodology Community Risk Management Fire Suppression Systems Building Construction for the Fire Service (15) weeks. See the HACC academic credit course schedule for the exact days, dates and course descriptions. The tuition for any of these courses listed is only $165.00 per course. Individuals interested in enrolling in theses courses should contact Rick Orange, Senior Educational Specialist, Fire Science Technology Programs, at (717)780-1119 or email rsorange@hacc.edu for additional details. Course Age Restrictions* Minimum Age of 18 Aerial Apparatus Practices Aerial Apparatus Practices Extended Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician Confined Space Rescue Operations Confined Space Rescue Technician Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT/EVOC) Engine Company Operations Engine Company Operations at Residential Structures Fire Attack at Attic Fires Fire Attack at Basement Fires Fire Attack at Garage Fires Fire Operations - Module D Hazardous Materials Technician Interior Firefighter (HACC PSC programs) New Aerial Apparatus Familiarization Pump Operations I Pump Operations II Rapid Intervention Team Operations Rope Rescue I Structural Burn Session Structural Burn Refresher Structural Collapse Operations Level II Truck Company Operations I Truck Company Operations II Trench Rescue Operations Trench Rescue Technician Water Rescue and Emergency Response Phase I Minimum Age of 16 Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations Exterior Firefighter Hazardous Materials Operations Minimum Age of 14 Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue/Rope and Rigging Confined Space Awareness Fireground Support Hazardous Materials Awareness Introduction to the Fire Service Structural Collapse Operations Level I Trench Rescue Awareness Water Rescue Awareness * Students attending programs must meet the minimum age requirements on the first scheduled course session. No exceptions will be granted for students who do not meet these requirements. Certification Testing The Shumaker Public Safety Center is accredited by the State Fire Academy, Office of the State Fire Commissioner as a field testing site for National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications certification testing. HACC currently offers the following list of professional certifications in accordance with the applicable NFPA standards through the Public Safety Center: Firefighter I Firefighter II Fire Officer I Fire Officer II Fire Instructor I Fire Instructor II Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials Operations Hazardous Materials Technician Driver/Operator Pumper Driver/Operator Aerial Rescue General Requirements Rescue Vehicle/Machinery Technician Rescue Rope Rescue Technician Rescue Confined Space Rescue Technician Rescue Trench Rescue Technician Rescue Structural Collapse Rescue Technician Certification Examination Information PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Open enrollment certification exams are limited to the first 24 applicants. Candidates are required to complete an application for certification examinations. The complete application with all necessary documentation attached must be submitted to HACC at least three (3) weeks before the examination date. HACC will review the applications for completeness and notify the candidate of acceptance into the examination. Any incomplete applications will be returned to the candidate. The written application is part of the certification process. Candidates are expected to be able to read, evaluate the application directions and complete the application in a timely fashion with little assistance. Certification applications are available by contacting HACC s Shumaker Public Safety Center. 19 Noncredit Fire Science Technology

Certification Course and Exam Prerequisites Course/Exam Prerequisites Certification Course and Exam Prerequisites Firefighter I Firefighter II Fire Officer I Fire Officer II Fire Instructor I Fire Instructor II Haz Mat Awareness 18 years old; completion of Structural Burn Session (or equivalent); current Haz Mat Awareness training/certification; current CPR (infant, child, adult); current First Aid training (or higher level of EMS credentialing); submit a residential diagram indicating primary and secondary routes of egress as well as other fire safety related information Firefighter I certification; Vehicle Rescue I or II, or BVR Awareness and Operations; current Haz Mat Operations training/certification; submission of a detailed commercial occupancy preplan; submission of fire department report for an actual incident Certification by program see program description Certification by program see program description Certification by program see program description Certification by program see program description 14 years old Haz Mat Operations Haz Mat Technician Driver/Operator Pumper Rescue General Requirements Rescue Vehicle/Machinery Rescue Rope Rescue Technician Rescue Confined Space Rescue Technician Rescue Trench Rescue Technician Rescue Structural Collapse Rescue Technician 16 years old 18 years old 21 years old; Firefighter I; CDL (can be utilized to satisfy requirements for stations A, B and C); EVDT (can be utilized to satisfy station C) 18 years old; current Haz Mat Operations training/certification; current CPR (infant, child and adult); American Red Cross Emergency Responder or PA Department of Health First Responder certification (new curriculum) or higher can be utilized in lieu of testing Station D Patient triage, treatment and packaging 18 years old; Rescue General Requirements certification; current Haz Mat Operations training/certification; current CPR certification (infant, child and adult) 18 years old; Rescue General Requirements certification; current Haz Mat Operations training/certification; current CPR certification (infant, child and adult) 18 years old; Rescue General Requirements certification; current Haz Mat Operations training/certification; current CPR certification (infant, child and adult) 18 years old; Rescue General Requirements certification; current Haz Mat Operations training/certification; current CPR certification (infant, child and adult) 18 years old; Rescue General Requirements certification; current Haz Mat Operations training/certification; current CPR certification (infant, child and adult) Individuals interested in the certification process are asked to call the Shumaker Public Safety Center for additional information, a detailed description of the process involved for each level of certification testing, and pricing for exams. Departments wishing to hold closed certification tests for their personnel should contact the Shumaker Public Safety Center at (717) 780-2607 or email firetrng@hacc.edu for further information. 20

Certification Programs and Exam Dates Firefighter I $200 (Written: $25 / Practical: $175) Written Exam Practical Exam Location Applications Due Apr 25, 6:30 PM Apr 26, 8:00 AM SPSC Apr 7 Jul 25, 6:30 PM Jul 26, 8:00 AM SPSC Jul 7 Oct 24, 6:30 PM Oct 25, 8:00 AM SPSC Oct 3 Firefighter II $175 Written Exam Practical Exam Location Applications Due Apr 27, 6:30 PM Apr 27, 8:00 AM SPSC Apr 7 Oct 26, 8:00 AM Oct 26, 10:00 AM SPSC Oct 3 Fire Officer I Certification Program $325 82959 Feb 9, 10, 23, 24, Mar 8, 9 8:00 AM SPSC Fire Officer II Certification Program $325 90101 Oct 18, 19, Nov 1, 2, 15, 16 8:00 AM SPSC Fire Instructor I Certification Program $325 N/A Jan 26 (Challenge Exam) 8:00 AM SPSC 90112 Dec 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8:00 AM SPSC Fire Instructor II Certification Program $250 82991 Mar 24, 25, 26, 27 8:00 AM WWCC Hazardous Materials Awareness* $35 82952 Jan 23 6:30 PM SPSC 82956 Feb 3 8:00 AM SPSC 90075 Jul 12 8:00 AM SPSC 90099 Oct 4 8:00 AM SPSC * Written certification exams are offered upon completion of the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Awareness Refresher training programs. Exams will be administered upon completion of the classroom session. Individuals wishing to challenge the exam without taking the class should contact the Fire Training Unit to register for a test session. Hazardous Materials Operations (Open Examination) $150 N/A Apr 5 8:00 AM SPSC N/A Oct 5 8:00 AM SPSC Hazardous Materials Technician (Open Examination) $150 Written Exam Practical Exam Location Applications Due Sep 19, 6:30 PM Sep 20, 8:00 AM SPSC Sep 2 Driver/Operator Pumper (Open Examination) $200 Written Exam Practical Exam Location Applications Due May 7, 6:30 PM May 10, 8:00 AM SPSC Apr 18 Driver/Operator Aerial (Open Examination) $200 Written Exam Practical Exam Location Applications Due Nov 5, 6:30 PM Nov 8, 8:00 AM SPSC Oct 20 Rescue General Requirements (Open Examination) $150 Written Exam Practical Exam Location Applications Due Jun 13, 6:30 PM Jun 14, 8:00 AM SPSC May 16 Rescue Vehicle/Machinery Rescue Technician (Open Examination) $150 Written Exam Practical Exam Location Applications Due Jun 15, 8:00 AM Jun 15, 10:00 AM SPSC May 16 Rescue Rope Rescue Technician (Open Examination)* $150 Written Exam Practical Exam Location Applications Due Aug 22, 6:30 PM Aug 23, 8:00 AM SPSC Aug 1 * Conducted in association with a 40 hour Rope Rescue Technician training program. Rescue Confined Space Rescue Technician Certification Program $500 83020 Jun 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 8:00 AM SPSC Rescue Trench Rescue Technician Certification Program $500 90078 Jul 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 8:00 AM SPSC Certification Programs and Exam Dates 21

Certification Review and Preparation Program Certification Review and Preparation Program NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician Certification Review $175 This 16-hour program is designed to review the knowledge and skill objectives required at the Rope Rescue Technician level in accordance with NFPA 1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents and to prepare students to successfully complete the NFPA 1006 certification testing process for Rope Rescue Technician. Topics covered include: Construction of multi-point, load distributing anchor systems, compound mechanical advantage systems, ascending techniques, descending techniques, self rescue, one person rescue techniques, litter packaging, lowering systems, and construction of tensioned high-line rope rescue systems. Students should be in good physical condition and be prepared for extensive vertical/on-rope work. Program tuition includes textbook. Prerequisites: Rope Rescue I (RORE) and II (RORA) or Department of Health Basic Rescue Practices; current certification at the NFPA 1006 Rescue General Requirements level Required Equipment: Helmet, clean leather work gloves, eye protection, boots with ankle support, outdoor clothing appropriate for weather conditions 90080 Aug 2, 3 8:00 AM SPSC HACC Firefighter I Certification Review $95 This 16-hour program is targeted to trained and/or experienced Firefighters who wish to refresh basic knowledge and skills in preparation for taking the written and practical National Pro-Board exams for NFPA 1001 Firefighter I certification. Prerequisites for Certification: Structural Burn Session (PSFA SBS), HACC Fire Operations Module D or Interior Firefighter with structural burn (or equivalent program meeting Structural Burn requirements recognized by the State Fire Academy, current CPR certification (adult, child and infant), current basic first aid training (or higher level of EMS certification), and current NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness level training. Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing, eye protection and SCBA 82983 Mar 1, 2 8:00 AM SPSC 90088 Sep 13, 14 8:00 AM SPSC 22 HACC Firefighter II Certification Review $75 This 8-hour program is targeted to Firefighters certified to the Firefighter I level who wish to refresh basic knowledge and skills in preparation for taking the written and practical National Pro-Board exams for NFPA 1001 Firefighter II certification. Prerequisites for Certification: Certification at the Firefighter I level (IFSAC or Pro-Board); current NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations level training; Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness and Operations (or equivalent or higher level of vehicle rescue training recognized by the State Fire Academy). Required Equipment: Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing, eye protection and SCBA 82999 Apr 13 8:00 AM SPSC 90098 Oct 4 8:00 AM SPSC

Fire Rescue Training Courses 2008 Monthly Calendar January 2008 Courses Hours Section Dates Fee Time/Key Location ICS 100 Introduction to ICS 4 82949 Jan 16 $25 Evening SPSC Introduction to the Fire Service 16 82950 Jan 19, 20 $95 Weekend SPSC Instructional Techniques for Company Officers/Instructor I Prep 16 82951 Jan 19, 20 $150 Weekend SPSC Haz Mat Awareness Refresher 2 82952 Jan 23 $25* Evening SPSC NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Exam 2 Jan 23 $25 Evening SPSC NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I Challenge Exam 8 Jan 26 $150 Weekend SPSC Introduction to the Fire Service 16 82953 Jan 26, 27 $95 Weekend SPSC NIMS ICS for the Fire Service 16 82954 Jan 26, 27 $45 Weekend SPSC February 2008 Courses Hours Section Dates Fee Time/Key Location HACC Annual Instructor & Evaluator Meeting 8 February 2 Weekend WWCC ICS 200 Basic ICS 12 82955 February 2, 3 $50 Weekend SPSC Hazardous Materials Awareness 4 82956 Feb 3 $35* Weekend SPSC NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Exam 2 February 3 $25 Weekend SPSC Incident Management Team Training (South Central Task Force) 40 February 3 8 Weekday WWCC Introduction to the Fire Service 16 82957 February 9, 10 $95 Weekend SPSC NFA: Principles of Building Construction Combustible 16 82958 February 9, 10 $40 Weekend SPSC NPFA 1021 Fire Officer I 48 82959 February 9, 10, 23, 24, Mar 8, 9 $325* Weekend SPSC ICS 300 Intermediate ICS 24 82960 Feb 12, 14, 16, 17 ** Eve/Weekend SPSC NFA: Incident Safety Officer 16 82961 February 16, 17 $40 Weekend SPSC NFA: Introduction to Unified Command 16 82962 February 23, 24 $45 Weekend SPSC Fireground Support 48 82963 Feb 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, Mar 1, 2 $125 Eve/Weekend SPSC March 2008 Courses Hours Section Dates Fee Time/Key Location ICS 400 Advanced ICS 16 82982 Mar 1, 2 ** Weekend SPSC Fire Fighter I Certification Review 16 82983 Mar 1, 2 $95 Weekend SPSC Fireground Support 48 82984 Mar 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16 $125 Eve/Weekend SPSC Water Rescue Awareness 4 82985 Mar 5 $35 Evening SPSC Ropes & Rigging 16 82986 Mar 8, 9 $95 Weekend SPSC Introduction to the Fire Service 16 82987 Mar 8, 9 $95 Weekend SPSC Structural Collapse I 4 82988 Mar 14 $40 Evening SPSC Structural Collapse II 16 82989 Mar 15, 16 $95 Weekend SPSC Structural Burn Session 16 82990 Mar 15, 16 $110 Weekend SPSC NFPA 1042 Fire Instructor II Program 32 82991 Mar 24, 25, 26, 27 $250* Weekday SPSC Hazardous Materials Operations 24 82992 Mar 25, 27, 29, 30 $75 Eve/Weekend SPSC South Central Task Force Homeland Security Conference Mar 25-28 Weekday WWCC Rapid Intervention Team Operations 16 82993 Mar 29, 30 $95 Weekend SPSC ** Price includes National Pro-Board testing fees. ** No fee for individuals from agencies within the South Central Task Force. 23 Fire Rescue Training Courses 2008 Monthly Calendar

Fire Rescue Training Courses 2008 Monthly Calendar April 2008 Courses Hours Section Dates Fee Time/Key Location Exterior Firefighter 42 82994 Apr 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 $150 Eve/Weekend SPSC NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations Certification Exam Apr 5 $150 Weekend SPSC Fire Attack at Attic Fires 8 82995 Apr 6 $95 Weekend SPSC Rope Rescue I 16 82996 Apr 12, 13 $95 Weekend SPSC Truck Company Operations I 16 82997 Apr 12, 13 $95 Weekend SPSC Rescue Practices General Requirements 48 82998 Apr 12, 13, 26, 27, May 10, 11 $325 Weekend SPSC Firefigher II Certification Review 8 82999 Apr 13 $75 Weekend SPSC Mason Dixon Trench Weekend (York County ATR) 20 Apr 18, 19, 20 Eve/Weekend York Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness 16 83003 Apr 19, 20 $75 Weekend SPSC Pump Operations I 16 83004 Apr 19, 20 $55 Weekend SPSC Exterior Firefighter 42 83005 Apr 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, May 1, 3 $150 Eve/Weekend SPSC NFPA 1001 Firefighter I Certification Exam (written) 3 Apr 25 $25 Evening SPSC NFPA 1001 Firefighter I Certification Exam (practical) 8 Apr 26 $175 Weekend SPSC NFPA 1001 Firefighter II Certification Exam (written/practical) Apr 27 $175 Weekend SPSC May 2008 Courses Hours Section Dates Fee Time/Key Location Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Course 16 83006 May 3, 4 $45 Weekend SPSC Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations 16 83007 May 3, 4 $95 Weekend SPSC Interior Firefighter 60 83008 May 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18 $175 Eve/Weekend SPSC NFPA 1002 Driver/Operator Pumper Certification Exam (written) 3 May 7 $25 Evening SPSC NFPA 1002 Driver/Operator Pumper Certification Exam (practical) 8 May 10 $175 Weekend SPSC Rope Rescue II 16 83009 May 10, 11 $95 Weekend SPSC Confined Space Awareness 4 83010 May 30 $35 Evening SPSC Confined Space Rescue Operations 16 83011 May 31, Jun 1 $65 Weekend SPSC Fire Attack at Basement Fires 8 83012 May 31 $95 Weekend SPSC June 2008 Courses Hours Section Dates Fee Time/Key Location Engine Company Operations at Residential Dwellings 40 83013 Jun 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 $250 Eve/Weekend SPSC Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician 16 83014 Jun 7, 8 $95 Weekend SPSC ICS 300 Intermediate ICS 24 83015 Jun 9, 10, 11 ** Weekday SPSC ICS 400 Advanced ICS 16 83016 Jun 12, 13 ** Weekday SPSC NFPA 1006 Rescue General Requirements Exam (written) 4 Jun 13 $25 Evening SPSC NFPA 1006 Rescue General Requirements Exam (practical) 8 Jun 14 $150 Weekend SPSC Water Rescue and Emergency Response 16 83017 Jun 14, 15 $75 Weekend SPSC NFPA 1670/1006 - Vehicle/Machinery Rescue Technician Exam 8 Jun 15 $150 Weekend SPSC Introduction to the Fire Service 16 83018 Jun 16, 17 $95 Weekday SPSC ** Price includes National Pro-Board testing fees. ** No fee for individuals from agencies within the South Central Task Force. 24

June 2008 Courses (continued) Hours Section Dates Fee Time/Key Location Fireground Support 48 83019 Jun 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 $125 Weekday SPSC NFPA 1670/1006 Confined Space Rescue Technician 40 83020 Jun 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 $500* Eve/Weekend SPSC July 2008 Courses Hours Section Dates Fee Time/Key Location Exterior Firefighting 42 90074 Jul 7-11 $150 Weekday SPSC Hazardous Materials Awareness 4 90075 Jul 12 $35* Weekend SPSC NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Exam 2 Jul 12 $25 Weekend SPSC Forcible Entry 16 90076 Jul 12, 13 $75 Weekend SPSC Interior Firefighting 60 90077 Jul 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 $175 Weekday SPSC Trench Rescue Technician 40 90078 Jul 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 $500* Eve/Weekend SPSC NFPA 1001 Firefighter I Certification Exam (written) 3 Jul 25 $25 Evening SPSC NFPA 1001 Firefighter I Certification Exam (practical) 8 Jul 26 $175 Weekend SPSC Pump Operations II 16 90079 Jul 26, 27 $55 Weekend SPSC August 2008 Courses Hours Section Dates Fee Time/Key Location Rope Rescue Technician Certification Review 16 90080 Aug 2, 3 $95 Weekend SPSC Rope Rescue Technician 40 90081 Aug 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 $500* Eve/Weekend SPSC Truck Company Operations II 16 90082 Aug 9, 10 $95 Weekend SPSC NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician Certification Exam (written) 3 Aug 22 $25 Evening SPSC Trench Rescue Awareness 4 90083 Aug 22 $35 Evening SPSC NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Technician Certification Exam (practical) 8 Aug 23 $150 Weekend SPSC Trench Rescue Operations 16 90084 Aug 23, 24 $75 Weekend SPSC Fire Rescue Training Courses 2008 Monthly Calendar September 2008 Courses Hours Section Dates Fee Time/Key Location Fire Attack at Basement Fires 8 90085 Sep 6 $95 Weekend SPSC Introduction to the Fire Service 16 90086 Sep 6, 7 $95 Weekend SPSC Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness 16 90087 Sep 6, 7 $75 Weekend SPSC Fire Attack at Attic Fires 8 90115 Sep 7 $95 Weekend SPSC Fire Fighter I Certification Review 16 90088 Sep 13, 14 $95 Weekend SPSC Emergency Vehicle Operations Course 16 90089 Sep 13,14 $45 Weekend SPSC NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician 40 90090 Sep 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 $500* Weekday SPSC ICS 100 Introduction to ICS 4 90091 Sep 17 $25 Evening SPSC Fireground Support 48 90092 Sep 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28 $125 Eve/Weekend SPSC NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician Certification Exam 8 Sep 20 $150 Weekend SPSC Introduction to the Fire Service 16 90093 Sep 20, 21 $95 Weekend SPSC Engine Company Operations 16 90094 Sep 20, 21 $95 Weekend SPSC Hazardous Materials Operations 24 90095 Sep 23, 25, 27, 28 $75 Eve/Weekend SPSC Rapid Intervention Team Operations 16 90096 Sep 27, 28 $95 Weekend SPSC Fireground Support 48 90097 Sep 30, Oct 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12 $125 Eve/Weekend SPSC ** Price includes National Pro-Board testing fees. ** No fee for individuals from agencies within the South Central Task Force. 25

Fire Rescue Training Courses 2008 Monthly Calendar October 2008 Courses Hours Section Dates Fee Time/Key Location Annual Hazardous Materials Technician Conference Oct 2-4 Weekday WWCC Fire Fighter II Certification Review 8 90098 Oct 4 $75 Weekend SPSC Hazardous Materials Awareness 4 90099 Oct 4 $35* Weekend SPSC NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification Exam 2 Oct 4 $25 Weekend SPSC NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations Certification Exam 8 Oct 5 $150 Weekend SPSC Structural Burn Session 16 90100 Oct 11, 12 $110 Weekend SPSC NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II 48 90101 Oct 18, 19, Nov 1, 2, 15, 16 $325 Weekend SPSC NPFA 1001 Fire Fighter I Certification Exam (written) 3 Oct 24 $25 Evening SPSC NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I Certification Exam (practical) 8 Oct 25 $175 Weekend SPSC NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II Certification Exam (written/practical) 8 Oct 26 $175 Weekend SPSC Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations 16 90102 Oct 25, 26 $95 Weekend SPSC November 2008 Courses Hours Section Dates Fee Time/Key Location Truck Company Operations I 16 90103 Nov 1, 2 $95 Weekend SPSC Exterior Firefighter 42 90104 Nov 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15 $150 Eve/Weekend SPSC ICS 200 Intermediate ICS 12 90105 Nov 1, 2 $50 Weekend SPSC Aerial Apparatus Operations 16 90106 Nov 1, 2 $75 Weekend SPSC NFPA 1002 Driver/Operator Aerial Certification Exam (written) 3 Nov 5 $25 Evening SPSC NFPA 1002 Driver/Operator Aerial Certification Exam (practical) 8 Nov 8 $150 Weekend SPSC Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician 16 90108 Nov 8, 9 $95 Weekend SPSC Truck Company Operations II 16 90107 Nov 15, 16 $95 Weekend SPSC ICS 300 Intermediate ICS 24 90109 Dec 2, 4, 6, 7 ** Eve/Weekend SPSC NFA: Principles of Building Construction Non Combustible 16 90110 Nov 29, 30 $40 Weekend SPSC Interior Firefighter 60 90111 Nov 29, 30, Dec 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14 $175 Eve/Weekend SPSC December 2008 Courses Hours Section Dates Fee Time/Key Location Educational Methodology/NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I Weekday/ Certification 40 90112 Dec 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 $325 Weekend SPSC NFA: Incident Safety Officer 16 90113 Dec 6, 7 $40 Weekend SPSC ICS 400 Advanced ICS 16 90114 Dec 13, 14 ** Weekend SPSC ** Price includes National Pro-Board testing fees. ** No fee for individuals from agencies within the South Central Task Force. Evening classes begin at 6:30 PM. Weekend and weekday classes begin at 8:00 AM. 26

Enrollment Information Registration is Easy! 1. Early registration is encouraged; courses fill quickly. 2. HACC reserves the right to charge, increase, or change a fee. 3. Programs can be offered at your training site. 4. COURSE CANCELLATION: Courses which do not meet the minimum enrollment by (15 calendar days) prior to the starting date will be cancelled. 5. HACC does not discriminate in admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, non-job related disability, place of birth, General Education Development Certificate (GED), marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Inquiries concerning affirmative action should be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Whitaker Hall, Room 126. 6. For information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities contact: the Director, Office for Disability Services, Whitaker Hall 123, telephone (717) 780-2614. 7. Questions or Information call: SPSC (717) 780-2607 or (800) 222-4222, extension 2607. Cancellation, Refund, and No Show Policies The following policies will apply regarding course cancellations, refunds and pre-registered students who fail to attend a scheduled course of instruction. Students wishing to withdraw from a specific program must do so three (3) working days prior to the first class session in order to eligible for a full refund. No refund of tuition of fees will be made if the request is made less than three (3) days from the start of the class. Notice of cancellation less than two (2) weeks from the start of the program must be received in writing by the Fire Training Unit either via e-mail at firetrng@hacc.edu or at the following address: HACC, Central Pennsylvania s Community College Public Safety Center Fire Training Unit One HACC Drive Harrisburg, PA 17110 Students who have pre-registered for a class and fail to show up for that class without notifying the Fire Training Unit prior to the first class session will be responsible for any applicable class fees and tuition. If the student attending the program is being sponsored by a department who is paying for the program, then that department will be responsible for paying any applicable class fees or tuition if the student fails to attend a program without prior notification. Students who are pre-registered for classes and fail to attend two (2) or more programs within a calendar year will run the risk of having their department s training privileges suspended for one (1) year if they are being sponsored by the department for the specific training. Register Early as Courses can Fill Quickly! Live-Fire Training Information Students attending a course of instruction sponsored by the Fire Training Unit in which live-fire or smoke, or theatrical smoke will be utilized during the class, or the use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is required will adhere to the following: No facial hair will be permitted that interferes with the face piece seal between the SCBA mask and the student s face. Students will need to be clean shaven any time during the program when SCBA use is required, regardless of whether live-fire or smoke is being utilized. The Lead Instructor will be responsible for policing the facial hair policy and will have the final say as to whether a student can or can not participate in a training evolution. Any student that does not comply with the facial hair policy will risk not being able to successfully complete the respective training program. Students participating in live-fire evolutions will wear long sleeve shirts and pants and are encouraged to bring a change of clothes with them on burn days. No shorts or short sleeve shirts will be allowed under Firefighter Structural Protective Clothing during live-fire training evolutions. Student Conduct All students attending programs at the Shumaker Public Safety Center are asked to abide by the following guidelines: All students are expected to arrive on time for all course sessions. Students should utilize the front parking lot and main entrance of the building for all programs unless otherwise directed by the instructional staff. Students should bring note-taking material and a writing implement (pen or pencil) with them to the course. Side conversations in the classroom environment should be avoided. Students are expected to dress appropriately for classroom and practical sessions, and avoid wearing attire that may be found offensive or objectionable by other students or staff. Casual dress attire (dress pants and a collared shirt) for management series and instructor/educational methodology programs is strongly encouraged. At a minimum, students are expected to have head, hand, foot, and eye protection in place anytime they are operating on the training grounds or involved in practical exercises. Students should refrain from walking on the stones/rocks that separate the training buildings while on the grounds. Tobacco use is prohibited on the training grounds. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times while at the Public Safety Center, and treat instructors, other students and visitors with respect at all times. Any students found to be disruptive or not following the above guidelines may be dismissed from a program at the discretion of the Lead Instructor. 27 Enrollment Information

Enrollment Information Registration Procedure Fire Department Paying for Student Designate Responsible Signature Officer (Chief/Treasurer/President) Can be more than one person Responsible person(s) should be authorized by the agency to approve training and acknowledge responsibility of payment. Student chooses courses and fills out appropriate department paperwork. Designated Officer fills out Noncredit Registration with Permission for Billing Form (Form A). Designated Officer can: Fax form to SPSC, (717) 780-3295 Mail to: SPSC Fire Training Unit Attn: Enrollment Team HACC One HACC Drive Harrisburg, PA 17110 A confirmation letter will be sent to student if accepted into the program. The student will be notified by phone if course is filled or cancelled. The department will be billed within 7 business days following the course. Student Self Pay Student chooses courses and fills out Official Enrollment Form (Form B) The student can: Fax form to SPSC, (717) 780-3295, MUST include Credit Card information. Mail form to SPSC. The form MUST include check or credit card information for total amount of courses. Phone information to SPSC, (717) 780-2510 or (717) 780-2607 A confirmation letter will be sent to student if accepted into the program. HACC, Central Pennsylvania s Community College does not discriminate in admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, non-job-related disability, place of birth, General Education Development Certificate (GED), marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Inquiries concerning affirmative action should be directed to the office of Human Resources, Whitaker Hall 126, Harrisburg Area Community College, One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 780-2367. For information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities contact the Director, Office for Disability Services, Whitaker Hall 123, telephone (717)780-2614. How to get to Harrisburg Area Community College, Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center Directions from West Shore or Carlisle: Take I-81 north to Cameron Street Exit 67A. From Cameron Street, turn right at the first traffic light. Go through the next traffic light, and go to Entrance # 5 (Public Safety Training Center). If traveling north on Route 11, continue on Routes 11-15 north to I-81 (north of Enola). Follow 1-81 north across the Susquehanna River, then take Cameron Street Exit 67A. Go through the next traffic light, and go to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center). 28 Directions from Downtown Harrisburg: Take Second Street north to the 2100 block and turn right onto Maclay Street. Follow Maclay Street east across the railroad bridge to the traffic light at the Farm Show Building. Turn left onto Cameron Street and travel north to the next traffic light. Turn left and go through the next traffic light, and go to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center). Directions from the North: Take Routes 11-15 south following the Susquehanna River to I-81. Follow I-81 north across the river then take Cameron Street Exit 67A. From Cameron Street, turn right at the first traffic light. Go through the next traffic light, and go to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center). Directions from Upper Dauphin Area: Take Route 147 south or Route 225 south to Route 322 (River Relief Route). Route 322 becomes Cameron Street after crossing I-81. From Cameron Street, turn right at the first traffic light. Go through the next traffic light, and go to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center). Directions from Lancaster: Take I-283 north toward Harrisburg to I-83. Follow I-83 north and merge with I-81 south. Take Cameron Street Exit 67A. From Cameron Street, turn right at the first traffic light. Go through the next traffic light, and go to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center). Directions from York: Take I-83 north across the Susquehanna River to the east shore of Harrisburg. Follow I-83 to the north and merge with I-81 south. Take Cameron Street Exit 67A. Turn right at the first traffic light, go through the next traffic light and go to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center). Directions from the Pennsylvania Turnpike: If traveling WEST on the turnpike, take Exit 19. Travel north on I-283 which becomes I-83. Follow I- 83 north and merge with I-81 south. Take Cameron Street Exit 67A. From Cameron Street, turn right at the first traffic light. Go through the next traffic light, and go to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center). If traveling EAST on the turnpike, take exit 17. Take I-81 north to Cameron Street Exit 67A. From Cameron Street, turn right at the first traffic light. Go through the next traffic light, and go to Entrance #5 (Public Safety Training Center). Susquehanna River Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center (SPSC) Front Street Exit 66 (Front Street) INTERSTATE 81 Industrial Road 6th Street Wildwood Park Drive 322 22 Exit 67 (Cameron Street) Central Pennsylvania s Community College Cameron Street Elmerton Avenue North

Noncredit Registration with Permission for Billing (Form A) Noncredit Registration with Permission for Billing (Form A) 29

Noncredit Enrollment (Form B) HACC Official Enrollment Form (Noncredit Courses Only) Mail to Noncredit Cashier at the HACC Campus nearest you. (*) Asterisks designate required information. Incomplete or inaccurate information may delay or prevent registration. Please print. * HACC ID * Full Name: First Middle Last Previous Name(s) Used * Home Street Address * City * County * State * Zip * Work Phone * Home Phone * Cell Phone * Other Phone E-mail Address HACC provides its students with a generated identification number. Your Social Security Number and Date of Birth may be used for student ID verification. * Indicate the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number * Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) * Section Number * Start Date * Course Title * Cost * I require special accommodations for accessibility: Yes No * Pennsylvania Resident: Yes No * PA Drivers License Number * Total * I hereby certify that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. Optional Questions: Sex: Male Female Ethnic Background: American Indian /Alaska Native Asian or Pacific Islander Black /African American Hispanic White (Non-Hispanic) Are you taking this course at the request of your employer? Yes No Do you anticipate being reimbursed by your employer? Yes No Method of Payment: Credit Card (see below) Check or Money Order (payable to HACC) I, (print name as it appears on credit card) authorize Harrisburg Area Community College to charge $ to my VISA MasterCard Account Number Expiration Date (MM/YY) Authorized Signature Noncredit Enrollment (Form B) HACC Official Enrollment Form (Noncredit Courses Only) Mail to Noncredit Cashier at the HACC Campus nearest you. (*) Asterisks designate required information. Incomplete or inaccurate information may delay or prevent registration. Please print. * HACC ID * Full Name: First Middle Last Previous Name(s) Used * Home Street Address * City * County * State * Zip * Work Phone * Home Phone * Cell Phone * Other Phone E-mail Address HACC provides its students with a generated identification number. Your Social Security Number and Date of Birth may be used for student ID verification. * Indicate the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number * Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) * Section Number * Start Date * Course Title * Cost * I require special accommodations for accessibility: Yes No * Pennsylvania Resident: Yes No * PA Drivers License Number * Total * I hereby certify that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. Optional Questions: Sex: Male Female Ethnic Background: American Indian /Alaska Native Asian or Pacific Islander Black /African American Hispanic White (Non-Hispanic) Are you taking this course at the request of your employer? Yes No Do you anticipate being reimbursed by your employer? Yes No Method of Payment: Credit Card (see below) Check or Money Order (payable to HACC) I, (print name as it appears on credit card) authorize Harrisburg Area Community College to charge $ to my VISA MasterCard Account Number Expiration Date (MM/YY) Authorized Signature 30

HACC Campus Area Accommodations For directions and reservations, please call the hotel directly. Days Inn Rt. 283 and Eisenhower Blvd Highspire, PA (717) 939-4147 Days Inn, North 3919 North Front Street, Harrisburg (717) 233-3100 Holiday Inn Harrisburg East Rts 283 & 441 (717) 939-7841 Marriott Hotel Harrisburg 4640 Lindle Road, Harrisburg (717) 564-5511 HACC Campus Area Accommodations Red Roof Inn, North 400 Corporate Circle, Harrisburg (717) 657-1445 Best Western, Harrisburg Interstate 81 Linglestown (717) 652-7180 Econo-Lodge I-81 & N. Progress Avenue, Harrisburg (717) 545-9089 Holiday Inn Center City 23 South 2nd Street, Harrisburg (717) 234-5021 Howard Johnson 473 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg (717) 564-4730 Red Roof Inn, South 950 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg (717) 939-1331 Four Points Sheraton Harrisburg East I-83 & Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg (717) 561-2800 Wyndham Garden Hotel 765 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg (717) 558-9500 31

HACC s Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center Fire Rescue Training Classes for 2008 Central Pennsylvania s Community College HARRISBURG CAMPUS ONE HACC DRIVE HARRISBURG, PA 17110-2999 NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. Postage PAID Harrisburg Area Community College