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Emergency Courses |
| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-08-17 | Hazmat Awareness - Full course | 729458 | Joseph Lombardo | 9/10/26 - 1800 - 2200 9/15/26 - 1800 - 2200 9/17/26 - 1800 - 2200 9/22/26 - 1800 - 2200 |
100.00 |
| This is the full Hazmat Awareness course needed for certifications and successful completion to move on to Hazmat Ops. This course is 8 hours of classroom lecture and table skills. No PPE is required for this course. This course will include a certification testing and be sent out for grading to the PSFA. The primary target audiences for this course are the First Responders (fire, rescue, emergency medical, police, etc.) who will witness or discover a hazardous substance/materials release or a terrorist/criminal incident. Students will be trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the incident. They shall have sufficient training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency to understand what hazardous substances are, the risks, potential outcomes, the ability to recognize and identify their presence, their role, including site security, safe scene management and how to use the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) Emergency Response Guidebook during a hazardous materials/WMD or a terrorist/criminal emergency. This course will meet the requirements for annual review under 29 CFR 1910.120 and the educational requirements of NFPA 470 standard to the Awareness Level. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-09-13 | Educational Methodology for Local Level Instructors (Inst. I) | 729473 | Bob Grunmeier | 9/13/2026 0800-1600 - station 46 9/22/2026 1800-2200 - station 44 9/24/2026 1800-2200 - station 46 9/29/2026 1800-2200 - station 44 10/1/2026 1800-2200 - station 46 10/11/2026 0800-1600– Delco ESTC 10/18/2026 0800-1600– Delco ESTC |
500.00 |
| The course is being co-hosted by company 44 and company 46. The EMLL Course will prepare the successful candidate to effectively instruct adult students in fire and emergency services. Topics include theories of adult learning, instructor roles and responsibilities, legal and ethical requirements, safety, lesson objectives and planning, methods of knowledge and skill instruction, student evaluation and training program coordination. Students will present several lessons upon which they will be evaluated. Pro Board and IFSAC testing are optional and will be offered after the course is complete. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-09-21 | Emergency Vehicle Driver Training | 729373 | G. Pippin | 09/21/26 1800-2200 09/23/26 1800-2200 09/26/26 0800-1600 |
175.00 |
| This course requires an emergency vehicle for the driving practical. You may not use a personal vehicle. Emergency vehicles must be register and insured. The ESTC is now able to provide a Chevrolet Tahoe for use by students certifying in the EMS vehicle certification classification. Use of this vehicle for the EMS certification was approved by Patrick O’Connell, Regional EMS Director for Delaware County. The vehicle is available for use for a service fee of $25.00 per student with current operator licenses. Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as the practical application to emergency vehicle driving. Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators. Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a motor vehicle in responding to an emergency. The drivers should successfully complete this course and demonstrate competency in operating each type of vehicle they are expected to drive prior to operating the vehicle in an emergency response mode. (from the PSFA Course description) This class has also been registered for Con-Ed Credit. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-09-28 | PUMP OPERATIONS I | 729390 | R. Sparks | 9/28/2026 1800-2200 9/30/2026 1800-2200 10/4/2026 0800-1700 |
125.00 |
| This course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump construction and theory as well as operating techniques in this course. Emphasis is placed on getting water to the pump, getting water from the pump for hose streams, and prevention of common mistakes in pump operations. PREREQUISITE: ELFG |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-10-05 | Hazmat Operations - Full Course | 729459 | Joseph Lombardo | 10/5/26 - 1800 - 2200 10/7/26 - 1800 - 2200 10/12/26 - 1800 - 2200 10/14 /26 - 1800 - 2200 10/19/26 - 1800 - 2200 10/25/26 - 0800 - 1600 |
200.00 |
| This is the full Hazmat Operations course needed for certification testing. This course is 30 hours of classroom lecture and skills. PPE is required for this course. This course will include Certificate testing for a state level certificate. This course will not include the Pro-Board level testing. Provide training for first responders that respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, and the environment. Personnel are trained to respond in a defensive fashion to contain the release from a safe distance, to keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures. They must understand basic hazard and risk assessment, how to select and use proper personnel protective equipment, basic hazardous materials terms, basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available, and basic decontamination procedures and termination procedures. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-10-05 | Hazmat Operations Refresher | 729462 | . | 10/5/2025 - 1800 - 2200 10/19/2026 - 1800 - 2200 Both nights will be located at Newtown Square Fire Company - Station 41 |
25.00 |
| PREREQUISITE: HMO certificate or Ops certification Both nights will be located at Newtown Square Fire Company - Station 41 6 hours lecture / lab time - 2 nights This course will provide the student with a review of the skills necessary to operate at the "Operations Level" at a hazardous materials incident. This course will meet the requirements for annual refresher training. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-10-17 | AERIAL APPARATUS PRACTICES | 729472 | David McKinney | 10/17/2026 0800 - 1600 10/18/2026 0800 - 1600 |
150.00 |
| Prerequisites - IST or ELIS Description - Students attending this course will, through classroom work and hands-on practice of basic skills, be introduced to the operational theory of aerials, aerial towers, and elevating platforms. Basic system design, safety, spotting/stabilization, operation, and elevated master stream operations are all covered. This course requires 4 aerial apparatus for skills, please consider bringing your aerial on day 2! Day 1 will take place at Delco ESTC. Day 2 will take place at the Haverford Township drill tower. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-10-17 | TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS II | 729445 | Dennis Gallagher | 10/17/2026 0800 - 1630 hours 10/18/2026 0800 - 1630 hours |
630.00 |
| Length of Course: 16 Hours Lecture/Lab Breakdown: 4/12 Prerequisites: TRCO Referenced Texts: IFSTA: Essentials, 7th Edition; Building Construction, 1st Edition; Ground Ladder Practices, 8th Edition; Safety, 1st Edition; Salvage/Overhaul, 7th Edition; "Truck Company Operations" by Hal Richman Course Goal: This course is designed to build upon and refine the knowledge and skills Involved in providing effective truck company operations that were acquired by the Student in the prerequisite course. Description of Course: This course will allow the student to practice and further refine his/her ability to effectively and safely perform the fire ground duties normally assigned to truck companies. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-10-19 | PUMP OPERATIONS II | 729392 | R. Sparks | 10/19/2026 1800-2200 10/21/2026 1800-2200 10/25/2026 0800-1700 |
175.00 |
| prerequisites: PUOP Description of Course: This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating pumps. Topics covered include friction loss, relay pumping, master streams, elevated master streams. Referenced Texts: IFSTA Fire Department Pumping Apparatus - 7th edition, IFSTA 106 Fire Apparatus Practices - 6th edition, Fire Engineering - "Fire Service Pump Operators Handbook", Warren E Isman, NFPA 1002 Fire Service Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications Course Goal: This course will introduce the student to advanced concepts and methods of fire pump operation. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-11-01 | Fire Officer 1 | 729474 | Bob Grunmeier | 11/1/2026 - 0800-1600 11/5/2026 - 1800-2200 11/8/2026 - 0800-1600 11/12/2026 - 1800-2200 11/15/2026 - 0800-1600 11/19/2026 - 1800-2200 11/22/2026 - 0800-1600 |
600.00 |
| The course is being co-hosted by company 44 and company 46. The schedule will be sent out via email for location of each class night after you sign up. Pennsylvania Fire Officer 1 is an NFPA 1021‑aligned program that prepares firefighters for company‑level leadership roles. The course develops supervisory, administrative, and operational competencies including personnel management, communication, pre‑incident planning, emergency‑scene leadership, and community relations. Pro Board and IFSAC testing are optional and will be offered after the course is complete. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-11-02 | Emergency Vehicle Driver Training | 729374 | G. Pippin | 11/02/26 1800-2200 11/04/26 1800-2200 11/07/26 0800-1600 |
175.00 |
| This course requires an emergency vehicle for the driving practical. You may not use a personal vehicle. Emergency vehicles must be register and insured. The ESTC is now able to provide a Chevrolet Tahoe for use by students certifying in the EMS vehicle certification classification. Use of this vehicle for the EMS certification was approved by Patrick O’Connell, Regional EMS Director for Delaware County. The vehicle is available for use for a service fee of $25.00 per student with current operator licenses. Course Goal: The goal of this program is to stimulate the thought processes of the students and to make them aware of the potential tragedy, financial loss, legal, and moral responsibilities that they have when operating emergency vehicles. The program will verify proficiency in both the knowledge and understanding of, as well as the practical application to emergency vehicle driving. Description of Course: Sadly, a large proportion of emergency responder deaths and injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency response vehicles. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators. Consisting of 8 hours of classroom and 8 hours of driving on a competency course, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a motor vehicle in responding to an emergency. The drivers should successfully complete this course and demonstrate competency in operating each type of vehicle they are expected to drive prior to operating the vehicle in an emergency response mode. (from the PSFA Course description) This class has also been registered for Con-Ed Credit. |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-11-09 | HEALTH and SAFETY OFFICER (HSO) (NFA) | 729465 | Keller | 11/9/26 1800-2200 11/11/26 1800-2200 11/14/26 0800-1600 |
150.00 |
| This course examines the Health and Safety Officer's role in identifying, evaluating and implementing policy and procedures that affect health and safety aspects for emergency responders. Risk analysis, wellness, and other occupational safety issues will be the main emphasis of this course. | |||||
Payment can be made at the first class by money order, debit or credit card.
To register for class:
Phone 610-237-8630
Fax 610-583-8402
Mail to:
ESTC
Calcon Hook & Tribbet Avenue
Sharon Hill, PA 19079