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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T172933
CREATED:20250403T222204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T135148Z
UID:7390-1748764800-1748797200@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:FLASHOVER RECOGNITION AND SURVIVAL (FLASH) (Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-FLASH-01-SUN \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-6-1-25/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,State Certified Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T223000
DTSTAMP:20260417T172933
CREATED:20210118T164622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T192313Z
UID:6020-1749493800-1749508200@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:PUMP OPERATIONS I (PUOP)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-PUOP-01 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nScot Landis \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $40\nOut of County: $80\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course will introduce the student to basic concepts and methods of fire pump operations. \nCourse Description\nThis course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump construction and theory as well as operating techniques. 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. \nPrerequisites\n\nEssentials of Fire Fighting (EBM)  (Copies of pre-requisite certificates must be sent in with registration.)\n\nSpecial Conditions\nAgencies sending students to this program will be asked to provide pumping apparatus to conduct practical exercises. \nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/pump-operations-i-puop-2022-05-31/2025-06-09/
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:20250610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T223000
DTSTAMP:20260417T172933
CREATED:20240102T193921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T192844Z
UID:7215-1749580200-1749594600@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:RURAL FIRE GROUND WATER MOVEMENT (RFWM)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-RFWM-01 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nGuy Arndt \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $40\nOut of County: $80\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course is divided into a series of modules covering critical topics.  These topics are combined in a series of exercises including simulations designed to provide experience relative to operations at the most common fire scenarios. \nCourse Description\nThis course is designed to orient the new or aspiring company officer to the responsibilities of the position and to provide them with an orientation to the process of managing the first ten (10) minutes of an incident pending the arrival of an experienced line officer. \nPrerequisites\n\nIntroduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) or Introduction to Safety and the Training System (IST)\n\nSpecial Conditions\nNONE \nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/rural-fire-ground-water-movement-rfwm/2025-06-10/
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:20250612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T223000
DTSTAMP:20260417T172933
CREATED:20240102T193921Z
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UID:7308-1749753000-1749767400@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:RURAL FIRE GROUND WATER MOVEMENT (RFWM)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-RFWM-01 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nGuy Arndt \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $40\nOut of County: $80\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course is divided into a series of modules covering critical topics.  These topics are combined in a series of exercises including simulations designed to provide experience relative to operations at the most common fire scenarios. \nCourse Description\nThis course is designed to orient the new or aspiring company officer to the responsibilities of the position and to provide them with an orientation to the process of managing the first ten (10) minutes of an incident pending the arrival of an experienced line officer. \nPrerequisites\n\nIntroduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) or Introduction to Safety and the Training System (IST)\n\nSpecial Conditions\nNONE \nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/rural-fire-ground-water-movement-rfwm/2025-06-12/
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:20250614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T172933
CREATED:20240102T193921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T193921Z
UID:7309-1749888000-1749920400@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:RURAL FIRE GROUND WATER MOVEMENT (RFWM)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-RFWM-01 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nGuy Arndt \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $40\nOut of County: $80\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course is divided into a series of modules covering critical topics.  These topics are combined in a series of exercises including simulations designed to provide experience relative to operations at the most common fire scenarios. \nCourse Description\nThis course is designed to orient the new or aspiring company officer to the responsibilities of the position and to provide them with an orientation to the process of managing the first ten (10) minutes of an incident pending the arrival of an experienced line officer. \nPrerequisites\n\nIntroduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) or Introduction to Safety and the Training System (IST)\n\nSpecial Conditions\nNONE \nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/rural-fire-ground-water-movement-rfwm/2025-06-14/
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:20250616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T223000
DTSTAMP:20260417T172933
CREATED:20210118T164622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T164622Z
UID:7301-1750098600-1750113000@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:PUMP OPERATIONS I (PUOP)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-PUOP-01 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nScot Landis \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $40\nOut of County: $80\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course will introduce the student to basic concepts and methods of fire pump operations. \nCourse Description\nThis course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump construction and theory as well as operating techniques. 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. \nPrerequisites\n\nEssentials of Fire Fighting (EBM)  (Copies of pre-requisite certificates must be sent in with registration.)\n\nSpecial Conditions\nAgencies sending students to this program will be asked to provide pumping apparatus to conduct practical exercises. \nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/pump-operations-i-puop-2022-05-31/2025-06-16/
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:20250622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T172933
CREATED:20210118T164622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T164622Z
UID:7302-1750579200-1750611600@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:PUMP OPERATIONS I (PUOP)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-PUOP-01 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nScot Landis \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $40\nOut of County: $80\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course will introduce the student to basic concepts and methods of fire pump operations. \nCourse Description\nThis course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump construction and theory as well as operating techniques. 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. \nPrerequisites\n\nEssentials of Fire Fighting (EBM)  (Copies of pre-requisite certificates must be sent in with registration.)\n\nSpecial Conditions\nAgencies sending students to this program will be asked to provide pumping apparatus to conduct practical exercises. \nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/pump-operations-i-puop-2022-05-31/2025-06-22/
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:20250627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T172933
CREATED:20210216T214057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T200609Z
UID:6432-1751050800-1751058000@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS WITH PROBOARD/IFSAC CERTIFICATION (WRITTEN TEST)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-HMOPRO-SPRING \nLead Instructor(s)\nPA State Fire Academy \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. The NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents identifies the minimum competence for a responder at the Operations level. \nCourse Description\nA person certified at the Hazardous Material Operations level will have demonstrated competency in the necessary knowledge and skills\, to respond to hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction incidents for the purpose of protecting persons\, property and environment from the effects of the materials and shall meet the competencies at the awareness level. \nPrerequisites\n\nSee the application for details.\n\nNotice\nApplications for the Spring Class are due by May 16th\, 2025 \nCourse Documents\n\nApplication\nSkillsheet: Core\nSkillsheet: MS Air Monitoring\nSkillsheet: MS Mass DECON and Victim Recovery\nSkillsheet: MS\, PPE\, and RP – Skill A\nSkillsheet: MS Tech DECON\nSkillsheet: MS\, PPE\, and PC\nCandidate Handbook
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/hazardous-materials-operations-with-proboard-ifsac-certification/
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:20250628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T080000
DTSTAMP:20260417T172933
CREATED:20210217T204452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T200647Z
UID:6457-1751097600-1751097600@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS WITH PROBOARD/IFSAC CERTIFICATION (SKILLS TEST)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n25-HMOPRO-SPRING \nLead Instructor(s)\nPA State Fire Academy \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. The NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents identifies the minimum competence for a responder at the Operations level. \nCourse Description\nA person certified at the Hazardous Material Operations level will have demonstrated competency in the necessary knowledge and skills\, to respond to hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction incidents for the purpose of protecting persons\, property and environment from the effects of the materials and shall meet the competencies at the awareness level. \nPrerequisites\n\nSee the application for details.\n\nNotice\nApplications for the Spring Class are due by May 16th\, 2025 \nCourse Documents\n\nApplication\nSkillsheet: Core\nSkillsheet: MS Air Monitoring\nSkillsheet: MS Mass DECON and Victim Recovery\nSkillsheet: MS\, PPE\, and RP – Skill A\nSkillsheet: MS Tech DECON\nSkillsheet: MS\, PPE\, and PC\nCandidate Handbook
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/hazardous-materials-operations-with-proboard-ifsac-certification-skills-test/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Proboard Certification Classes
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