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SUMMARY:ROPE/HIGH ANGLE RESCUE 2 (RORA)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-RORA-01 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nScot Landis \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $40\nOut of County: $80\n\nCourse Goal\nParticipants in this course will be re-introduced to the principles of\nrope/vertical rescue and to the basic equipment used to implement rope/ vertical rescues.\nThe basic skills required to rig\, haul\, lower\, ascend\, descend\, stop\, and get out of\ncommon problems are presented\, demonstrated\, and practiced. Students will become\nproficient at these basic skills.  \nCourse Description\nStudents in this course will be re-introduced to the various types\nof rescue equipment. Students will be trained in; mechanical advantage systems\, safeties\,\nbasic ascending\, basic rappelling technique and tie-offs with a rappel rack\, rope changes\,\nand one person rescue. The students will perform a low angle raise and lower evolution\nsimulating patient transport on embankments. Most of the program is hands-on and time\nis allotted for practice in order to build proficiency.  \nPrerequisites\n\nRope/High Angle Rescue 1 (RORE)\n\nSpecial Conditions\nNONE \nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nHelmet with chinstrap\, clean leather gloves\, work or hiking type boots. Turnout gear is NOT acceptable.\nStudents may supply additional personal or department owned equipment\, but all such equipment is subject to inspection and/or rejection by the instructors prior to use.
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/rope-high-angle-rescue-2-rora/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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SUMMARY:ROPE/HIGH ANGLE RESCUE 2 (RORA)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-RORA-01 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nScot Landis \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $40\nOut of County: $80\n\nCourse Goal\nParticipants in this course will be re-introduced to the principles of\nrope/vertical rescue and to the basic equipment used to implement rope/ vertical rescues.\nThe basic skills required to rig\, haul\, lower\, ascend\, descend\, stop\, and get out of\ncommon problems are presented\, demonstrated\, and practiced. Students will become\nproficient at these basic skills.  \nCourse Description\nStudents in this course will be re-introduced to the various types\nof rescue equipment. Students will be trained in; mechanical advantage systems\, safeties\,\nbasic ascending\, basic rappelling technique and tie-offs with a rappel rack\, rope changes\,\nand one person rescue. The students will perform a low angle raise and lower evolution\nsimulating patient transport on embankments. Most of the program is hands-on and time\nis allotted for practice in order to build proficiency.  \nPrerequisites\n\nRope/High Angle Rescue 1 (RORE)\n\nSpecial Conditions\nNONE \nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nHelmet with chinstrap\, clean leather gloves\, work or hiking type boots. Turnout gear is NOT acceptable.\nStudents may supply additional personal or department owned equipment\, but all such equipment is subject to inspection and/or rejection by the instructors prior to use.
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/rope-high-angle-rescue-2-rora/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183041
CREATED:20241206T185005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T185054Z
UID:7374-1747555200-1747587600@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:ROPE/HIGH ANGLE RESCUE 2 (RORA)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-RORA-01 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nScot Landis \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $40\nOut of County: $80\n\nCourse Goal\nParticipants in this course will be re-introduced to the principles of\nrope/vertical rescue and to the basic equipment used to implement rope/ vertical rescues.\nThe basic skills required to rig\, haul\, lower\, ascend\, descend\, stop\, and get out of\ncommon problems are presented\, demonstrated\, and practiced. Students will become\nproficient at these basic skills.  \nCourse Description\nStudents in this course will be re-introduced to the various types\nof rescue equipment. Students will be trained in; mechanical advantage systems\, safeties\,\nbasic ascending\, basic rappelling technique and tie-offs with a rappel rack\, rope changes\,\nand one person rescue. The students will perform a low angle raise and lower evolution\nsimulating patient transport on embankments. Most of the program is hands-on and time\nis allotted for practice in order to build proficiency.  \nPrerequisites\n\nRope/High Angle Rescue 1 (RORE)\n\nSpecial Conditions\nNONE \nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nHelmet with chinstrap\, clean leather gloves\, work or hiking type boots. Turnout gear is NOT acceptable.\nStudents may supply additional personal or department owned equipment\, but all such equipment is subject to inspection and/or rejection by the instructors prior to use.
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/rope-high-angle-rescue-2-rora/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T210000
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CREATED:20201114T011511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T201139Z
UID:5858-1748026800-1748034000@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:FIREFIGHTER II CERTIFICATION TESTING (WRITTEN) (FF2)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-FF-II \nLead Instructor(s)\nTBD \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $100\nOut-of-County: $100\n\nCourse Goal\nThe purpose of this program is to identify emergency service personnel who demonstrate competency in the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of a firefighter beyond the Fire Fighter I level. \nCourse Description\nThe NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications\, identifies the minimum requirements for a person at the second level of progression. A person certified at the Fire Fighter II level will have demonstrated greater competency in the necessary knowledge and skills to function safely and effectively as a member of a firefighting team under general supervision. Information on the certification testing process\, pre-requisites and study guide information can be obtained from the Candidate Handbook and Application. \nPrerequisites\n\nSee the application for details.\n\nNotice\nApplications for the Spring Class are due by April 11\, 2025 \nCourse Documents\n\nApplication\nHandbook\nSkill Sheet
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/firefighter-ii-certification-testing-written-ff2/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Proboard Certification Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T080000
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SUMMARY:FIREFIGHTER II CERTIFICATION TESTING (SKILLS) (FF2)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-FF-II \nLead Instructor(s)\nTBD \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $100\nOut-of-County: $100\n\nCourse Goal\nThe purpose of this program is to identify emergency service personnel who demonstrate competency in the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of a firefighter beyond the Fire Fighter I level. \nCourse Description\nThe NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications\, identifies the minimum requirements for a person at the second level of progression. A person certified at the Fire Fighter II level will have demonstrated greater competency in the necessary knowledge and skills to function safely and effectively as a member of a firefighting team under general supervision. Information on the certification testing process\, pre-requisites and study guide information can be obtained from the Candidate Handbook and Application. \nPrerequisites\n\nSee the application for details.\n\nNotice\nApplications for the Spring Class are due by April 11\, 2025 \nCourse Documents\n\nApplication\nHandbook\nSkill Sheet
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/firefighter-ii-certification-testing-skills-ff2/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Proboard Certification Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T170000
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CREATED:20250403T222204Z
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UID:7392-1748678400-1748710800@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:FLASHOVER RECOGNITION AND SURVIVAL (FLASH) (Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-FLASH-01-SAT \nCourse Length\n8 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nPA State Fire Academy \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $100\nOut of County: $150\n\nCourse Goal\nThis 1-day course is designed to give the student the skills and knowledge that are required to recognize and understand the flashover stage of an interior compartment fire. The primary focus of this course is to give the student a thorough knowledge of flashover and pre-flashover conditions. \nCourse Description\nThe goal of this course is to teach the student how to deal with these conditions in a safe and productive manner. The ultimate outcome is to equip firefighters with the skills to avoid becoming victims of this violent phenomenon. Live fire evolutions conclude this course. \nPrerequisites\n\n\nYou must have one or more of the following \n\nFirefighter I\nELIF\nSBS\n\n\n\nNOTE: Copies of pre-requisite certificates must be sent in with registration or brought with day of class. Additionally\, We are only able to accept 12 participants per class on both Saturday and Sunday. Spots are filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. To secure your place\, please complete the online registration and await a confirmation email from the committee chairman. Be sure all information submitted is accurate to secure your spot. \nMinimum Age Requirement\n18 years as of first day of class. \nSpecial Conditions\nAll provisions of the State Fire Academy Live Burn Policy in effect on the date of the class must be complied with fully. Minimum age for students in this class is eighteen years as of the first day of class. All students must successfully participate as a member of an interior attack team by attacking an interior fire as a condition of receiving a State Fire Academy certificate for this course. \nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nFirefighter’s Handbook (must remain in possession of the student throughout the entire course)\nSupported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student at the end of the program)\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)\nSCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) AND spare cylinder.
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/flashover-recognition-and-survival-flash-5-31-25/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,State Certified Classes
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