Course Registration
Emergency Courses |
| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-05-06 | Intro to Fireground Command | 729434 | Dave Karlunas | 5/6/2026 1900 - 2200 | 25.00 |
| Description: Safety is the number one priority on any fireground. Safety cannot be maintained without an effective fireground command system. This course will teach the fundamentals of an incident management system and the personnel that must be employed to effectively supervise an emergency scene. The basis for establishing and maintaining command will also be discussed. Goals: -Understand Incident Priorities -Understand the components of the IMS -Successfully and correctly use the definitions of the IMS -Identify the roles of the personnel involved in the IMS |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-05-11 | Amtrak and Railroad Safety Training | 729435 | Amtrak | 5/11/2026 1830 - 2130 | 0.00 |
| The course is being put on by Amtrak and free to all first responders. Topics will include Amtrak operating procedures and general safety procedures. | |||||
| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-05-12 | Emergency Vehicle Driver Training | 729371 | G. Pippin | 05/12/26 1800-2200 05/14/26 1800-2200 05/16/26 0800-1600 |
175.00 |
| This course requires an emergency vehicle for the driving practical. The ESTC does not provide a vehicle, you may not use a personal vehicle. Emergency vehicles must be register and insured. 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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| 2026-05-16 | Basic Fire Police | 729419 | John Coogan | 5/16/2026 0830 - 1630 5/17/2026 0830 - 1630 |
125.00 |
| This course helps to prepare persons selected to be fire police officers to understand how to operate and perform the basic duties of the position. | |||||
| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-05-23 | AERIAL APPARATUS PRACTICES | 729386 | David McKinney | 05/23/2026 0800 - 1600 05/24/2026 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! |
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| Start Date | Course | Section | Instructor | Class Dates | Cost |
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| 2026-06-01 | PUMP OPERATIONS II | 729391 | R. Sparks | 6/1/2025 1800-2200 6/3/2025 1800-2200 6/7/2025 0800-1700 |
175.00 |
| 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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| 2026-07-13 | Emergency Vehicle Driver Training | 729372 | G. Pippin | 07/13/26 1800-2200 07/15/26 1800-2200 07/18/26 0800-1600 |
175.00 |
| This course requires an emergency vehicle for the driving practical. The ESTC does not provide a vehicle, you may not use a personal vehicle. Emergency vehicles must be register and insured. 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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| 2026-09-08 | Emergency Vehicle Driver Training | 729373 | G. Pippin | 09/08/26 1800-2200 09/10/26 1800-2200 09/13/26 0800-1600 |
175.00 |
| This course requires an emergency vehicle for the driving practical. The ESTC does not provide a vehicle, you may not use a personal vehicle. Emergency vehicles must be register and insured. 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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| 2026-09-19 | Advanced Fire Police | 729420 | John Coogan | 9/19/2026 0830 - 1630 9/20/2026 0830 - 1630 |
125.00 |
| This course expands on the knowledge, skills, and abilities presented in the Basic Fire Police curriculum and provides the fire police officers with more advanced training for leadership positions within the fire police organizations. | |||||
| 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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| 2026-10-19 | PUMP OPERATIONS II | 729392 | R. Sparks | 11/19/2025 1800-2200 11/21/2025 1800-2200 11/25/2025 0800-1700 |
175.00 |
| rerequisites: 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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| 2026-11-02 | 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. The ESTC does not provide a vehicle, you may not use a personal vehicle. Emergency vehicles must be register and insured. 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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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