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Emergency Courses

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
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

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
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
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
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
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!


Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
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
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

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
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.

Start Date Course Section Instructor Class Dates Cost
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.

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

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If you register and cannot attend, you must notify the Training Center 72 hours prior to the start of the program or you will be billed for the cost of the course. No refunds will be made for cancelled or missed courses. No registration confirmations are sent unless you provide an e-mail address.