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| Upcoming Classes Contact us for more information on upcoming classes listed below. April 5, 2010 April 7, 2010 April 10, 2010 | Rapid Intervention Team Basic Training 16 Hours Lecture-12.0hrs / Lab-4.0hrs Prerequisites: EBM or FF-1 or equivalent, SURV DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0-M/T : 0.0-Other Gear: TOG, SCBA This course is designed to provide fire fighters with the knowledge and skill objectives to safely perform rescue techniques to remove trapped or lost fire fighters during deteriorating suppression activities. Included in this course: RIT Team roles and responsibilities, evaluation of case studies, function during suppression activities, lifting and moving techniques, extrication support needs, team building skills, size-up techniques, and structure layout. The fire fighter will also participate in “live” scenario based evaluations involving a down/trapped fire fighter. (BCCC Certificate) Instructor: Brian Wright, Shaun Teacher Location: Crabtree VFD | April 11, 2010 April 17, 2010 | Pump Operation I (PUOP) 16 Hours Lecture-10.0hrs / Lab-6.0hrs Prerequisites: IST DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0 - M/T : 0.0 - Other Gear: TOG This 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. Instructor: Shaun Teacher Location: Monroeville | April 13, 2010 Thru May 16, 2010 | Exterior Firefighting (ELEF) 42 Hours Lecture-26.0hrs / Lab-16.0hrs Prerequisites: ELFG DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0-M/T : 0.0-Other Gear: TOG & SCBA This program, “Exterior Firefighter” (ELEF), is designed to equip the entry level firefighters with the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to exterior fireground operations. It introduces new firefighters to basic information including building construction, ladders, communications, protective systems/sprinklers, forcible entry and fire prevention. Instructor: Brian Wright Location: Hempfield Township | April 19, 2010 April 21, 2009 April 26, 2010 April 28, 2010 May 1, 2010 | Hazardous Materials Operations Level 24 Hours Lecture-16.0hrs / Lab-8.0hrs Prerequisites: HazMat Awareness DOH Con-Ed Units 5.0-M/T : 16.5-Other Gear: TOG, SCBA The goal of this program is to provide the First Responder with the training needed to comply with NFPA 472 Chapter 5 Competencies for the First Responder at the Operational Level, and 29 CFR 1910.120 OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, (HAZWOPER), First Responder Operations Level. This program is designed to give the first responder the necessary skills to handle hazardous materials emergencies. After successfully completing this course you would be eligible to take the national certification testing for national certification in Hazardous Materials Operations Level. Location: WCCC PSTC For More Info: http://wccc.edu/Forms/ClassSchedules/Spring2010PSTC.pdf | April 27, 2010 May 4, 2010 May 16, 2010 | Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVOC) 16 Hours Lecture-8.0hrs / Lab-8.0hrs Prerequisites: Age 18 and up DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0 - M/T : 8.0 - Other Gear: Apparatus This course is suitable for both novice and veteran emergency vehicle operators. This course provides instruction for emergency personnel who may be involved in operating emergency vehicles. Topics included: defensive driving, emergency response, vehicle maintenance, and a driver training obstacle course. ***** Students must arrange to bring "apparatus" (not personal vehicle) to class ***** Instructor: Bill Wright JR Location: Southwest Greensburg FD | May 10, 2010 May 11, 2010 May 12, 2010 May 13, 2010 | Pump Operation I (PUOP) 16 Hours Lecture-10.0hrs / Lab-6.0hrs Prerequisites: IST DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0 - M/T : 0.0 - Other Gear: TOG This 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. Instructor: Shaun Teacher, Brian Wright Location: St. Vincent College Westmoreland County Fire School For More Info: Click Here | May 13, 2010 | Hazardous Materials Operations Level Annual Refresher Training 6.0 Hours Lecture-2.0hrs / Lab-4.0hrs Prerequisites: HazMat Ops DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0-M/T : 0.0-Other Gear: None This course will allow a hazardous material emergency responder at the First Responder Operations Level to receive refresher training as required annually by federal regulation. Instructor: Brian Wright Location: North Huntingdon Rescue 8 | May 14, 2010 | Natural Gas / Propane / Carbon Monoxide Seminar 3 Hours Lecture-3.0hrs / Lab-0.0hrs Prerequisites: IST DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0-M/T : 0.0-Other Gear: None This course discusses properties of these three gases. In addition, this course covers the health risks to first responders. Topics include hazard control, physical and chemical properties, and monitoring devices and techniques used during the management of these incidents. (BCCC Certificates) Instructor: Bill Wright Location: St. Vincent College Westmoreland County Fire School For More Info: Click Here | May 15, 2010 May 22, 2010 | Pump Operation II (PUOA) 16 Hours Lecture-8.0hrs / Lab-8.0hrs Prerequisites: PUOP DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0 - M/T : 0.0 - Other Gear: TOG This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating fire pumps. Topics covered include friction loss, relay pumping, master streams, and elevated master streams. Instructor: Brian Wright, Shaun Teacher Location: Monroeville | June , 2010 June , 2010 June 5, 2010 | Pump Operation I (PUOP) 16 Hours Lecture-10.0hrs / Lab-6.0hrs Prerequisites: IST DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0 - M/T : 0.0 - Other Gear: TOG This 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. Instructor: Shaun Teacher, Brian Wright Location: Sardis FD | July 13, 2010 July 20, 2010 July 24, 2010 | Pump Operation I (PUOP) 16 Hours Lecture-10.0hrs / Lab-6.0hrs Prerequisites: IST DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0 - M/T : 0.0 - Other Gear: TOG This 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. Instructor: Shaun Teacher, Brian Wright Location: Southwest Greensburg FD | June 26, 2010 June 27, 2010 | Pump Operation II (PUOA) 16 Hours Lecture-8.0hrs / Lab-8.0hrs Prerequisites: PUOP DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0 - M/T : 0.0 - Other Gear: TOG This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating fire pumps. Topics covered include friction loss, relay pumping, master streams, and elevated master streams. Instructor: Brian Wright, Shaun Teacher Location: Sardis FD | July 6, 2010 July 8, 2010 July 11, 2010 | Structural Burn Session (SBS) 16 Hours Lecture-4.0hrs / Lab-12.0hrs Prerequisites: EBM or FF-1 or equivalent DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0-M/T : 0.0-Other Gear: TOG, SCBA This course will provide the student with a review and application of the techniques used in safe fire fighting practices in an actual structural fire environment. Emphasis is placed on safety for both interior and exterior operations. Instructor: Brian Wright, Shaun Teacher, Bill Wright Sr, Bill Wright Jr, Scott Held Location: Hempfield Twp/WCCC PSTC To Register: Click Here for Info | July 27, 2010 August 3, 2010 August 7, 2010 | Structural Burn Session (SBS) 16 Hours Lecture-4.0hrs / Lab-12.0hrs Prerequisites: EBM or FF-1 or equivalent DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0-M/T : 0.0-Other Gear: TOG, SCBA This course will provide the student with a review and application of the techniques used in safe fire fighting practices in an actual structural fire environment. Emphasis is placed on safety for both interior and exterior operations. Instructor: Location: Southwest Greensburg FD/Indiana County Fire Academu | | ff">August 3, 2010 August 5, 2010 August 8, 2010 | Rapid Intervention Team Basic Training 16 Hours Lecture-12.0hrs / Lab-4.0hrs Prerequisites: EBM or FF-1 or equivalent, SURV DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0-M/T : 0.0-Other Gear: TOG, SCBA This course is designed to provide fire fighters with the knowledge and skill objectives to safely perform rescue techniques to remove trapped or lost fire fighters during deteriorating suppression activities. Included in this course: RIT Team roles and responsibilities, evaluation of case studies, function during suppression activities, lifting and moving techniques, extrication support needs, team building skills, size-up techniques, and structure layout. The fire fighter will also participate in “live” scenario based evaluations involving a down/trapped fire fighter. (BCCC Certificate) Instructor: Brian Wright, Shaun Teacher Location: Irwin VFD | August 9, 2010 August 11, 2010 August 14, 2010 | Pump Operation II (PUOA) 16 Hours Lecture-8.0hrs / Lab-8.0hrs Prerequisites: PUOP DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0 - M/T : 0.0 - Other Gear: TOG This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating fire pumps. Topics covered include friction loss, relay pumping, master streams, and elevated master streams. Instructor: Brian Wright Location: WCCC PSTC | August 17, 2010 August 24, 2010 August 28, 2010 | Pump Operation II (PUOA) 16 Hours Lecture-8.0hrs / Lab-8.0hrs Prerequisites: PUOP DOH Con-Ed Units 0.0 - M/T : 0.0 - Other Gear: TOG This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating fire pumps. Topics covered include friction loss, relay pumping, master streams, and elevated master streams. Instructor: Brian Wright Location: Southwest Greensburg FD | | |
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