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1 Public Safety Training Center Classes Fall 2018 All classes will be held at the Public Safety Training Center, 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA unless stated otherwise. Coming This Fall! Ladies Training Weekend, October 20 & 21 Two days of training Attendees choose up to three blocks. (Four blocks of training will be offered Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon.). Block choices include: SCBA, Ladders, Hose, Pump Operations Lunch included each day Crash Course Village Weekend, Oct. 27 or 28 1-Day Course 2 sessions available sign up for one Specialized HazMat Training, Oct. 13 & 14 October 13, Combined Program - Introduction to Radiological/Nuclear WMD Operations & Radiation Instruments Employment October 14, Operations Level Response to Radiological/Nuclear WMD PSFA Mobile Flashover Returning, Sept. 22, 29, 20 & Oct. 7 Pilot Pro Board/ISFAC PSFA Certification Exam Application deadline: August 31 Driver/Operator Pumper, Sept. 16, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., $125 tuition Driver/Operator Aerial, Sept. 23, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., $125 tuition Hazardous Materials Operations, Nov. 3, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., $150 tuition Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage P A I D Permit No. 20 Greensburg, PA

2 PSTC Rental Westmoreland County Fire Departments Pending availability, Westmoreland County fire departments can schedule 3-or 4-hour special training nights free of charge at the PSTC. A completed facility usage form is required. A certificate of training for these sessions is also available, but would require the use of a PSTC approved instructor at a cost of $10 per student. Use of the Class A or B burns for departments is permitted, but must meet NFPA 1403 guidelines, and a PSTC-approved Safety Officer is required at a cost of $19/hr. A $15 fuel usage fee is also applied per individual burn. Additional fees for on-site equipment use may be applicable. Out-of-County Fire Departments Rental of the PSTC is available to out-of-county fire departments. Please contact the facility for pricing and requirements. Acquired Structure Burns The PSTC is willing to facilitate Acquired Structure Burns. The burn must meet all DEP and PSFA requirements and will be the responsibility of the owner/hosting fire department. Please contact the facility for pricing and requirements. Please note that pre-registration is required to ensure there is sufficient enrollment for a class to run. Emergency Medical Services Professionals Emergency Medical Technician Prepare to be an EMT! Develop competence in the following skills: patient assessment/management of a trauma patient and a medical patient; cardiac arrest management/aed; bag-valvemask ventilation of an apneic patient; spinal immobilization (both seated and supine patient); long bone fracture immobilization; joint dislocation immobilization; traction splinting; bleeding control/shock management; upper airway adjuncts and suction; ventilation with supplemental oxygen; and supplemental oxygen administration to a breathing patient. The curriculum follows the new National EMS Education Standards CEUs. Must be 16 years old to register and be able to pass background check requirements explained first night of class. During the program, you will be required to complete ten (10) patient contacts with a preceptor (ambulance service), additional background clearances/ medical exam may be required (explained first night of class). Upon successful completion of this class, and ICS 100 and NIMS 700 (both online completion) and (included in class), you will be eligible to take the state certification exam and the National Registry Exam. (Registry exam fees not included). Textbook available at the college bookstore (review of textbook prior to class is recommended). Stephen Zimmerman, $680 tuition + $30 lab fee + required textbook CEUs MEDX Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-10 p.m. and some Saturdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. September 18 through January 17, 2019 Monday, December 3, 6-10 p.m. Hazardous Materials Awareness course (complete schedule available at westmoreland. edu/pstc Registration deadline: September 7 Recommended with EMT class: Emergency Vehicle Operator Training (minimum age 18) Monday, October 8, Wednesday, October 10, & Sunday, October 14, $50 tuition + $12 material fee. See Apparatus training for further details. Apparatus Emergency Vehicle Operations Training (EVOT) A large number of emergency service personnel and civilians are injured and killed each year as a result of inappropriately driven emergency vehicles. Participants in this course will have the opportunity to gain and/or verify a broad range of competencies associated with driving an emergency vehicle. These competencies include basic understanding of emergency vehicle operations, as well as the skills necessary for practical and safe application of driving on a competency course. Students must provide a notebook and pen/pencil. Minimum age of 18 by the first day of class. ConEd available. Robert Fry, $50 tuition + $12 material fee PPRX Monday, October 8, Wednesday, October 10, & Sunday, October 14, Pump Operations I (PUOP) 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. Prerequisite: ELFG or EBM. Marc Jackson, $50 tuition PPRX Tuesday, September 4, Thursday, September 6, & Sunday, September 9, Westmoreland-Public Safety Training Center Packages The PSTC has restructured our non-resident training program and will now be charging for the instructor cost. The PSTC has developed several feasible options for municipal first responders of Westmoreland County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. These packages are designed to address the various training needs of your organization. PSTC packages will be primarily offered in Westmoreland, Fayette, Greene, Somerset, Armstrong and Washington counties, and any other regional county that does not have a PSFA dedicated Educational Training Agency. The following packages are available: 1. Pay-as-you-go 2. Westmoreland County training package(s) 3. Out-of-County package(s) Contact Marc Jackson, director/pstc, at or jacksonmarc@westmoreland.edu for additional details and pricing. 2 All classes will be held at the PSTC, 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA 15479, unless stated otherwise

3 Start Date SEPTEMBER Sept. 4 Public Safety Training Center Course Start Dates at a Glance Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 18 Sept. 21 Sept. 22 Course Pump Operations I (PUOP) HAZMAT Operations Level (HMOJB) Driver/Operator Pumper Skills Preparation Firefighter II Skills Preparation Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) Driver/Operator Aerial Skills Preparation Firefighter I Exam Open Exam Truck Company Operations I (TRCO) HAZMAT Awareness Level (HMAJB) Fireground Support (ELFG) Driver/Operator Pumper Exam Open Exam Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Hazardous Materials Awareness Exam Open Exam HAZMAT Operations Level Refresher (HMORJB) Interior Firefighter (ELIF)* PSFA - Mobile Flashover Recognition and Survival (ZFRS) #1 Driver/Operator Aerial Exam Open Exam Sept. 23 Sept. 25 Basic Fire Police (BFPO) Sept. 29 PSFA - Mobile Flashover Recognition and Survival (ZFRS) #2 Sept. 30 PSFA - Mobile Flashover Recognition and Survival (ZFRS) #3 OCTOBER Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 3 Principles of Building Construction Combustible (NFA) (BCP) Fire Fighter Survival (SURV) Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) Hazardous Materials Technician (WCCC Exclusive) Traffic Incident Management (PA Version) (TIM) Firefighter I Skills Preparation Fire Dynamics Fundamentals (FDF) Firefighter II Exam Open Exam Oct. 4 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 PSFA - Mobile Flashover Recognition and Survival (ZFRS) #4 Oct. 8 Emergency Vehicle Operations Training (EVOT) Oct. 9 Modern Engine Company Operations Modern Truck Company Operations Oct. 11 Fire Dynamics: Strategy and Tactics (FDST) Oct. 13 Introduction to Radiological/Nuclear WMD Operations (AWR-140) & Radiation Instruments Employment (PER-355) Oct. 14 Operations Level Response to Radiological/Nuclear WMD (PER-348) Oct. 15 Educational Methodologies for Local Level Instructors (EMLL) Oct. 17 Alternative Fueled Vehicles Introduction Oct. 18 Fire Dynamics: - Practical Applications Oct. 20 Ladies Fire Training Weekend Oct. 23 Forcible Entry (TFE) Oct. 24 Understanding ISO and Improving Your Rating Oct. 27 Crash Course Village 1 Oct. 28 Crash Course Village 2 NOVEMBER Nov. 1 Nov 3 Nov. 5 Nov. 8 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 DECEMBER Dec. 1 Dec. 14 Structure Collapse I Company Readiness for the Fire Service Hazardous Materials Operation Exam I m an Officer Now What? Truck Co. Operations II (ATRC) Structure Collapse II (SCOF) HAZMAT Operations Level (HMOJB) Structural Burn Session (SBS) NIGHT BURN Rapid Intervention Teams Concepts Interior Firefighter (ELIF) Instructor I Exam Open Exam Firefighter I Exam Open Exam Officer Development Principles of Building Construction Combustible (NFA) (BCP) The overall goal of this course is to provide knowledge about the classification system of buildings, the importance of fire resistance for structural support elements, and the risks associated with performing fire-suppression activities inside and around buildings involved in fire. One additional major goal of this course is to enhance the skills of emergency response personnel so they can read a building correctly and apply the information to the action plan for the incident. This course is intended for fire response personnel. Prerequisite: IST or ELIS. George Hagedorn, $35 tuition PPRX Monday s, October 1, 8, 15, & 22, Understanding ISO and Improving Your Rating In this class, you will learn about ISO s Public Protection Classification (PPC) program, the system which ISO uses to review the firefighting capabilities of nearly 48,000 fire districts across the United States. The primary focus will be on the newly implemented revisions to the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS), the manual used for collecting and processing data for those evaluations. As a result of feedback from a variety of national, state and local organizations in the fields of fire suppression, emergency communications, water supply and code enforcement, ISO has made several key revisions to the PPC program, which are intended to reflect current trends in fire protection and to improve the predictive nature of the community fire mitigation evaluation process and rating. We will provide a detailed review of these changes, including the introduction of a new Community Risk Reduction section, which evaluates Fire Prevention, Public Fire Safety Investigation and Fire Investigation. Fire chiefs and community officials can rely on ISO as an objective source of information and support. In this important presentation, you ll learn what every community should know and understand about the PPC program. Tyler Olsen, Senior Fire Protection field analyst Verisk Insurance Solutions/ISO, free PPRX Wednesday, October 24, For more information about First Responder classes, contact Marc Jackson, director/public Safety Training Center, or jacksonmarc@westmoreland.edu. To register, call or , ext

4 Educational Methodologies for Local Level Instructors (EMLL) Learn to become an emergency services instructor and a must course if you want to become a PA State Fire Academy field instructor. Presents the theory and practical concepts of adult education to teach others. Adult learning, instructor attributes, ethics and demeanor, class environment, writing effective learning objectives, selection and preparation of course materials including lesson plans and support materials and the Fire Service Instructor I certification examination included. Student must provide the textbook: IFSTA - Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, eighth edition. Prerequisites: Minimum age 18. Recommended - Prior experience as an instructor, such as CPR, First Aid, fire prevention education, etc., or completion of the National Fire Academy (NFA) Instructional Techniques for Company Officers (ITCO) course. Experience with word processing and visual presentation software. Required: Students required to complete the pre-course assignment Lesson Planning and Objectives (unless included in the scheduled course). Westmoreland suggested recommendations: Minimum of five (5) years of emergency experience and at least 23 years old. Limit 20 students. Monica Shields, $80 tuition PPRX Mondays & Thursdays, October 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 & November 1, 5, 8, 12, & 15, Support Operations Basic Fire Police (BFPO) To prepare persons selected to be fire police officers to understand how to operate and perform the basic duties of the position. This course provides instruction on the proper method to be appointed, the laws pertaining to fire police, fire police powers, and the expected duties of a new fire police officer. Prerequisite: certificate for IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100. Minimum age 18. Jerry DiGennaro, $35 tuition PPRX Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 25, 27, October 2, 4, Traffic Incident Management (PA Version) (TIM) Upon completion of the course, the student shall understand the National Unified Goals (NUG) for Traffic Incident Management (TIM) that creates a training program that emphasizes responder safety, safe, quick clearance, and prompt, reliable interoperable communications between all responder disciplines. This National TIM Responder Training Program establishes the foundation and promotes consistent training for all responders to incidents involving operations on or near a highway. The PA-TIM objectives primarily target operations and special risks to personnel performing fire, rescue, and EMS functions. This program examines those risks and provides nationally recognized actions to minimize/reduce those risks. ConEd available. John Storey, Jr., $10 tuition PPRX Wednesday, October 3, 6:30-10:30 p.m Company Readiness for the Fire Service This program is designed to refocus or initially focus department personnel on administrative and operational duties and priorities of responsibilities to more efficiently direct their company s betterment of service delivery to the community. Topics to be covered: Discuss planning priorities both internal and external to the department, review of the Incident Management System and applicable NFPA standards of reference for departments to focus on for positive growth, discuss Training and Certification pathways for members of all levels, introduce safety measures for both internal and external applications to the department, and perform a SWOT Analysis for department(s) and review findings relevant to material covered. Kevin Hogan, $10 tuition PPRX Thursday, November 1, I m an Officer Now What? Course is intended to give the students with an overview of the skills necessary to effectively manage volunteer and career fire organizations. A basic overview of fire ground officer responsibilities, personnel issues, fire ground operations, and the development of a sound and effective administrative and fire ground organizational structure will be provided. Marc Jackson, $35 tuition PPRX Monday s, November 5, 12, 19, & 26, Alternative Fueled Vehicles Introduction Introduction to incidents involving alternative fuel vehicles including electric, hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell, bio-diesel and gaseous fuels such as CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), LPG (Liquid Propane Gas), and their recharging/refueling stations. Examples of alternative fuel vehicles will be onsite for additional knowledge support. Marc Jackson, $10 tuition PPRX Wednesday, October 17, 4 All classes will be held at the PSTC, 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA 15479, unless stated otherwise

5 Fire Suppression Truck Company Operations I (TRCO) This course will introduce the student to the basic duties of a truck company including hand and power tool operation, search and rescue, and ventilation. Truck company support to the engine company is also covered. Students must provide turnout gear, a notebook and pen/pencil. Prerequisite: ELIF or EBM or FF I. Minimum age 18. Shaun Teacher, $65 tuition PPRX Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 11, 13, 18, 20, Truck Co. Operations II (ATRC) This course is designed to build upon and refine the knowledge and skills involved in providing effective truck company operations that were acquired by the student in the prerequisite course. This course will allow the student to practice and further refine his/her ability to effectively and safely perform the fireground duties normally assigned to truck companies. Prerequisite: TRCO. Shaun Teacher, $65 tuition PPRX Tuesday & Thursday, November 6, 8, 13, & 14, Fire Dynamics Fundamentals (FDF) Upon completion of the course, the student shall understand the newly revised evidence based research related to the study of fire dyna.m.ics; how fires start, spread and develop in the modern fire environment. The course provides the firefighter the basic knowledge to reinforce the evidence based research conducted by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and other fire service organizations. This course introduces new terminology related to fire dynamics, legacy verse modern fuel loads, new construction techniques, flow paths, door control, and ventilation that all impact fire ground operations. Prerequisite: Exterior Firefighter (ELEF). Tyler Olsen, $10 tuition PPRX Thursday, October 4, Fire Dynamics: Strategy & Tactics (FDST) Upon completion of this course, the student shall understand how strategy and tactics can be implemented using the newly revised evidence based research for fire ground operations. This course provides the firefighter the basic knowledge of strategy and tactics and how to apply the evidence based fire research conducted by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and other fire service organizations to fire ground operations. This course introduces new terminology related to fire dynamics, ventilation, flow paths, door control, transitional fire attack, basement fires, and new concepts for developing strategy and tactics. Prerequisites: Fire Dynamics: Fundamentals (FDF). Tyler Olsen, $10 tuition PPRX Thursday, October 11, Fire Dynamics: - Practical Applications This course will expand upon knowledge of fire dynamics as it relates to modern fire attack in residential structure fires. Specific topics will include fire spread via improper ventilation, flow path identification, and positive pressure ventilation. This course will be practically based with adequate time for multiple evolutions involving doll house type structures to show fire dynamics in a live fire setting. The basis of the course is currently completed UL/NIST research with further expansion of real life examples. Prerequisites: Fire Dynamics: Strategies and Tactics (FDST) or requisite knowledge of modern fire attack principles as per UL/ NIST Research. Tyler Olsen, $10 tuition + $10 lab fee PPRX Thursday, October 18, Fire Fighter Survival (SURV) Reduce the risk of fire fighter injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania. The class will enable fire fighters to become more aware and familiar with procedures that may be used to prevent or perhaps lessen the seriousness of injuries or even save their lives. A physically demanding, comprehensive program. dealing with the necessary knowledge and skills relative to rescue procedures needed for self-rescue. Emphasis will be placed on search techniques, communications, accountability/location and self-rescue procedures. Students must be in adequate physical condition to perform 100% of all practical exercises. Prerequisites: ELIF or EBM; Recommended RITC, SFR, ICS: Student must be physically able to crawl, climb and descend ladders, slide on rope, and SUPPORT OWN BODY WEIGHT WHILE HANGING BY ARMS. PA State Fire Academy Facial Hair Policy applies. Chad Warfield, $65 tuition + $15 lab fee PPRX Monday, October 1, & Wednesday, October 3, & Sunday, October 7, For more information about First Responder classes, contact Marc Jackson, director/public Safety Training Center, or jacksonmarc@westmoreland.edu. To register, call or , ext

6 Modern Engine Company Operations This 32-hour course is designed for the firefighters to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to operate on a fire ground as a member of an engine company. Course is composed of 8-hours of lecture, 8-hours of drills, and 16-hours of live fire burns under various conditions and scenarios. Each live fire will be designed as roll-ins on an apparatus requiring all engine company operations on the fire ground to be completed, while working in conjunction with the Modern Truck Company Operations class. Students will be given the opportunity to develop officer leadership roles as well. Topics include: review of structural fire behavior, fire ground safety, hose line advancement and attack procedures, SCBA systems and practice, organized fire attack, forcible entry, and ground ladder handling. Prerequisite: Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with SBS/ Essentials of Firefighting (EBM) or FF I. Stan Marinos and staff, $85 tuition + $15 lab fee PPRX Tuesday & Thursday, October 9, 11,, Saturday, October 13,, Sunday, October 14, & Saturday, October 20, 1-9:30 p.m. Forcible Entry (TFE) This course will provide the fire fighter with a better understanding of building construction as applies to forcible entry. Also covered will be opening techniques and the use of tools for safe, quick access to a structure. Students must provide; a notebook and pen/pencil, work gloves and steel toed shoes. Prerequisite: ELIF or EBM or FF I. Mark Ghion, $35 tuition + $10 Lab Fee PPRX Tuesdays, October 23, 30, & November 6 & 13, 6-10 p.m. Structural Burn Session (SBS) NIGHT BURN This course will provide the student with a review and application of the techniques used in safe firefighting practices in an actual fire environment. Emphasis is placed on safety for both interior and exterior operations. Students must provide turnout gear, a notebook and pen/pencil. Prerequisite: ELIF or equivalent. Minimum 16 students. Robert Craig, $85 tuition + $15 lab fee PPRX Tuesday, & Thursday, November 13 & 15,, & Saturday, November 17, 6 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Modern Truck Company Operations This 32-hour course is designed for the firefighters to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to operate on a fire ground as a member of a truck company. Course is composed of 4-hours of lecture, 12-hours of drills, and 16-hours of live fire burns under various conditions and scenarios, while working in conjunction with the Modern Engine Company Operations class. Each live fire will be designed as roll-ins on an apparatus requiring all truck company operations on the fire ground to be completed. Students will be given the opportunity to develop officer leadership roles as well. Topics include: review of structural fire behavior, fire ground safety, ladders (a lot of them!), Forcible Entry (doors/windows), Ventilation (mostly vertical) Saw work (chainsaw and rotary disc), Search n rescue (multiple techniques), Vent, Enter, Isolate, and Search (VEIS), and TIC drills with some dynamics. Prerequisite: Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with SBS/ Essentials of Firefighting (EBM) or FF I. Mike Cramer and staff, $85 tuition + $15 lab fee PPRX Tuesday & Thursday, October 9 & 11,, Saturday, October 13,, Sunday, October 14, & Saturday, October 20, 1-9:30 p.m. Rapid Intervention Teams Concepts Reduce firefighter injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania. Fire ground rescue teams may prevent firefighter deaths or reduce the severity of injuries inflicted on firefighters by being formed on scene with proper equipment and training. This program is designed to prepare fire department personnel for implementation of a stand-by rescue team at structure fires and certain other incidents. Information is provided from existing fire departments utilizing the concept successfully. Prerequisites: Suggested membership or career with an emergency services provider. Minimum age 18. Bill Frye, $10 tuition PPRX Wednesday, November 14, 6:30-10:30p.m In-House Training Package Don t forget about our new training packages. Packages start January 1 and run to December 31. Plan ahead and order your 2019 Training Package for your department! 6 All classes will be held at the PSTC, 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA 15479, unless stated otherwise

7 Hazardous Materials HAZMAT Awareness Level (HMAJB) The primary target audiences for this course are the First Responders who will witness or discover a hazardous substance/materials release. Students will be trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. They shall have sufficient training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency to understand what hazardous substances are, the risks, potential outcomes, the ability to recognize and identify their presence, their role including site security, safe scene management and how to use the Emergency Response Guidebook during a hazardous materials/wmd emergency. Students must provide a notebook and pen/pencil. Minimum age, 14. ConEd available. Mark Marmo, $10 tuition PPRX Wednesday, September 12, Hazardous Materials Technician Hazardous materials spills and releases often require specialized containment and control techniques by persons trained to use special tools and methods while wearing class A protective suits. This U. S. Environmental Protection Agency curriculum satisfies the minimum training requirements in OSHA 29 CFR for the technician level. Safety plans, hazardous materials and toxicology, information resources, protective clothing, air monitoring, patching, plugging and leak control techniques and decontamination methods are presented. Student should have previous hazardous materials operations level training. Ryan Lattner and Jim Eaborn, $130 tuition + $20 lab fee PPRX Tuesdays, October 2, & 16, & Saturdays 13, 20, 27, & November 10, HAZMAT Operations Level (HMOJB) Provide training for first responders that respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property and the environment. Personnel are trained to respond in a defensive fashion to contain the release from a safe distance, to keep it from spreading and prevent exposures. They must understand basic hazard and risk assessment, how to select and use proper personnel protective equipment, basic hazardous materials terms, basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and PPE available, basic decontamination procedures and termination procedures. Students must provide; SCBA, turnout gear, a notebook and pen/pencil. Minimum age, 16. ConEd available. Robert Fry, $70 tuition + $10 lab fee PPRX Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, & 20, PPRX Mondays & Wednesdays, November 7, 12, 14, & 19, & Saturday, November 10, HAZMAT Operations Level Refresher (HMORJB) The primary target audiences for this refresher course are First Responders who have taken a Hazardous Materials Operations Level 472 course. The student will review previous learned information and skills associated with NFPA 472 Chapter 5 Competencies for the First Responder at the Operational Level, and 29CFR OSHA s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, (HAZWOPER), First Responder Operations Level. Prerequisite: HMOJB. Minimum age, 16. ConEd available. Greg Dinko, $15 tuition + $10 lab fee PPRX Saturday, September 22, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Counterterrorism Operations Support (CTOS) Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training Mobile Training Team (MTT) The CTOS instructor staff consists of police officers, firefighters, emergency managers, radiological and nuclear subject matter experts, emergency medical services, Civil Support Team (CST) members, retired and active-duty responders, and personnel with extensive military experience. CTOS relies on the expertise of this multitalented group to assist in the development and delivery of courses that meet the needs of their communities. Students are welcome to use and train on their organization s detection gear. Actual Radioactive Material - all courses are live agent, using radioactive material. These courses are designed and monitored so attendees receive only minor radiation dosages (lower than a chest X-ray or a typical round-trip airline flight across the U.S.); however, radiation levels are sufficient to practice techniques needed in a real incident involving much higher levels. Each attendee operates and employs radiation detection and measurement instruments throughout the course. Attendees practice with radioactive material in the classroom, and during drills and exercise scenarios. To register, call or , ext

8 Introduction to Radiological/Nuclear WMD Operations (AWR-140) & Radiation Instruments Employment (PER-355) Morning program consists of Introduction to Radiological/Nuclear WMD Operations (AWR-140). Which provides First Responders and others serving in response or support mission roles with an introduction to radiological/nuclear Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD) operations. This course which aligns with the Awareness level and Operations level competencies of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA ) 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents (2013 edition), also provides fundamental knowledge in threat or incident recognition, protective measures, notifications, and incident area management. In the afternoon, & Radiation Instruments Employment (PER-355), which applies to both prevent and response mission areas, uses a series of drills to reinforce the skills of Emergency Responders previously trained to use radiation detection instruments. NOTE: While CTOS provides instruments for training purposes, participants are encouraged to bring their department s instruments. CTOS instructor, free-no tuition PPRX Saturday, October 13, Operations Level Response to Radiological/Nuclear WMD (PER-348) PER-348, which is designed for response mission operations and personnel who may have little or no training in radiological/ nuclear emergency response, provides an introduction to radiological/nuclear WMD operations. This course also provides First Responders with fundamental knowledge regarding mission spaces related to radiological/nuclear threats. The response mission area includes an overview of radiological instruments and protective measures, such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and decontamination (i.e., Emergency, Gross, Mass, and Technical). CTOS instructor, free-no tuition PPRX Sunday, October 14, Pro Board / IFSAC Preparation Driver/Operator Pumper Skills Preparation This refresher course is for all experienced pump operators wanting to update or reinforce rusty skills or prepare for the next PSFA Pro Board/IFSAC Driver/Operator - Pumper certification test. Students should have previously completed the requirements for Driver/Operator Pumper certification or comparable training. Students must bring full turnout gear, and it is recommended that they bring their pumper to the second night of class for comfortability for proper preparation for the certification. Marc Jackson, $35 tuition PPRX Tuesdays, September 4 & 11, Driver/Operator Aerial Skills Preparation This refresher course is for all experienced aerial operators wanting to update or reinforce rusty skills or prepare for the next PSFA Pro Board/IFSAC Driver/Operator - Aerial certification test. Students should have previously completed the requirements for Driver/Operator Aerial certification or comparable training. Students must bring full turnout gear, and it is recommended that they bring their Aerial to the second night of class for comfortability for proper preparation for the certification. Shaun Teacher, $40 tuition PPRX Thursdays, September 6, 13, & 20, Firefighter I Skills Preparation This refresher course is for all experienced firefighters wanting to update or reinforce rusty skills or prepare for the next Firefighter I certification test. Students should have previously completed an Essentials of Firefighting course or comparable entry level training. Advancing hose lines, raising ladders, folding salvage covers, working with SCBA, tying knots and hitches and rescuing victims are some of the skills that will be reviewed and practiced. Trained evaluators will lead the course. Students must bring full turnout gear, SCBA, spare cylinder, PASS device and 10 ft. of rope to all classes. Come prepared to refresh your skills in this intensive course. Prerequisite: ELIF or equivalent. Mark Ghion, $100 tuition + $10 lab fee PPRX Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, & November 7, 14, & 21, 6-10 p.m. 8 All classes will be held at the PSTC, 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA 15479, unless stated otherwise

9 Firefighter II Skills Preparation Allows currently certified Firefighter I students to review various firefighting skills and equipment issues in preparation to take the Firefighter II certification test. The subjects include: Communications, Fire Behavior, Safety, Water Supply, Hose Testing, Fire Streams and Foam, Protective Systems, Building Construction, Ladder Testing, Rescue Practices, Ventilation, Fire Cause Determination, Fire Suppression and Pre-incident Planning. Must provide a full set of turnout gear and SCBA. Prerequisite: Certified Firefighter I. Bob Ruzewski, $65 tuition + $10 lab fee PPRX Wednesdays, September 5, 12, 19, & 26, Continuation of Summer Essentials Program HAZMAT Operations Level (HMOJB) Provide training for first responders that respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property and the environment. Personnel are trained to respond in a defensive fashion to contain the release from a safe distance, to keep it from spreading and prevent exposures. They must understand basic hazard and risk assessment, how to select and use proper personnel protective equipment, basic hazardous materials terms, basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and PPE available, basic decontamination procedures and termination procedures. Students must provide turnout gear, SCBA, a notebook and pen/pencil. Minimum age 16. ConEd available. Robert Fry, $70 tuition + $10 lab fee PPRX Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, & 20, Ladies Fire Training Weekend This program is presented especially for the ladies of the fire service. Two days of training blocks for attendees to choose. Attendees will choose up to three blocks. (Four blocks of training will be offered Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon.). Block choices to include: SCBA, Ladders, Hose, & Pump Operations. Lunch is included each day. Students must provide turnout gear, a notebook and pen/pencil. Prerequisite: ELIF or equivalent. Minimum 16 students required. Tina Cook, PSFA field & adjunct instructor and support staff, $80 tuition PPRX Saturday & Sunday, October 20 & 21, PA Entry Level Firefighting PA Entry Level firefighting is comprised of seven different modules. Completion of all modules provides for the basis of more advanced training. Classes must be completed in order. The textbook: Essentials of Fire Fighting, 6th Edition (ISBN ) is required. The text is available from the college bookstore. A FREE skill booklet is provided. Must also provide a full set of turnout gear & a 20 ft. piece of rope (min. 7/16 dia.). Certificates are awarded at the successful completion of each course. Junior firefighters may attend the first three courses. Minimum age for Interior Firefighter is 18 at the onset of the class. Interior Firefighter (ELIF)* The final class for entry level firefighters is for those persons that want to do live, interior fire suppression with SCBA. Self-contained breathing apparatus, nozzles and fire streams, rescue, ventilation, fire suppression, salvage and overhaul, firefighter survival and a live fire exercise are included. Satisfactory completion of a written exam required to receive a certificate. Students must provide turnout gear, SCBA, notebook and pen/pencil. Prerequisite: Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) and Hazmat Operations (HMO) *Additional 4-Hours by Westmoreland College for hose line management with live fire (Class B Simulator). Minimum age 18. Casey Perrotta, $140 tuition + $20 lab fee PPRX Saturdays, September 22, 29, & October 13, & Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 25, 27, & October 2, 4, & 9, 2019 In-House Training Package Don t forget about our new training packages. Packages start January 1 and run to December 31. Plan ahead and order your 2019 Training Package for your department! To register, call or , ext

10 Fall Essentials Session Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS) This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to basic information including an overview of the fire service, fire service organization, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, tools and emergency lighting, and backing apparatus. This is the first of five levels (courses) in the curriculum. Students must provide turnout gear, a notebook and pen/pencil. Minimum age 14. Dave Hauger, $35 tuition PPRX Mondays & Wednesdays, September 5, 10, & Sunday, September 9, Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operation including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), fire behavior, building construction, fire extinguishers, forcible entry, ladders, and fire streams/hose line advancement. This is the third of five levels (courses) in the curriculum. Upon successful completion an entry level firefighter shall be able to identify and utilize basic knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to exterior fire ground operations. Fireground Support (ELFG), NIMS 700, ICS 100. Students must provide turnout gear, SCBA, a notebook and pen/pencil. Minimum age 14. John Storey, Jr., $140 tuition + $20 lab fee PPRX Mondays & Wednesdays, October 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, & November 5, & Saturday, October 27, HAZMAT Awareness Level (HMAJB) The primary target audiences for this course are the First Responders (fire, rescue, emergency medical, police, etc.) who will witness or discover a hazardous substance/materials release. Students will be trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. They shall have sufficient training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency to understand what hazardous substances are, the risks, potential outcomes, the ability to recognize and identify their presence, their role including site security, safe scene management and how to use the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) Emergency Response Guidebook during a hazardous materials/wmd emergency. Students must provide a notebook and pen/pencil. Minimum age 14. ConEd available. Mark Marmo, $10 tuition PPRX Wednesday, September 12, Fireground Support (ELFG) This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operation including fire behavior, building construction-structural collapse, fire hose, water supply, communications, ropes and knots, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). This is the second of five levels (courses) in the curriculum. Upon successful completion an entry level firefighter shall be able to identify and utilize basic knowledge, skill, and abilities as they relate to fire ground operations. Prerequisites: Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS), Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA). Students must provide turnout gear, SCBA, a notebook and pen/pencil. Minimum age 14. Stan Marinos, $100 tuition PPRX Saturdays, September 15, & 22, & Mondays & Wednesdays, September 17, 19, 24, 26, HAZMAT Operations Level (HMOJB) Provide training for first responders that respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property and the environment. Personnel are trained to respond in a defensive fashion to contain the release from a safe distance, to keep it from spreading and prevent exposures. They must understand basic hazard and risk assessment, how to select and use proper personnel protective equipment, basic hazardous materials terms, basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and PPE available, basic decontamination procedures and termination procedures. Students must provide turnout gear, SCBA, a notebook and pen/pencil. Minimum age 16. ConEd available. Scott Held, $70 tuition + $10 lab fee PPRX Mondays & Wednesdays, November 7, 12, 14, & 19, & Saturday, November 10, Interior Firefighter (ELIF)* The final class for entry level firefighters is for those persons that want to do live, interior fire suppression with SCBA. Selfcontained breathing apparatus, nozzles and fire streams, rescue, ventilation, fire suppression, salvage and overhaul, firefighter survival and a live fire exercise are included. Satisfactory completion of a written exam required to receive a certificate. Students must provide turnout gear, SCBA, notebook and pen/ pencil. Prerequisite: Exterior Firefighter (ELEF) and Hazmat Operations (HMO) *Additional 4-Hours by Westmoreland College for hose line management with live fire (Class B Simulator). Minimum age 18. Craig Couchenour, $140 tuition + $20 lab fee PPRX Mondays & Wednesdays, November 21, 26, 28, & December 3, 5, 10, 12, & Saturday, December 8, & 15, 10 All classes will be held at the PSTC, 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA 15479, unless stated otherwise

11 Rescue Crash Course Village One-day class offered two days. This is an intense day of vehicle rescue, with five skills packed learning sessions in One day. Students rotate through 5 separate training pits Each and every pit is a hands-on session: Station 1 - T-Bone crash with 3 victims, Station 2 - Car on its Side, Station 3 - Car on its Top, Station 4 - Slope Evacuation, Station 5 - Vehicle Under-rides. Lunch included. Minimum age 18. Students must provide: turnout gear or vehicle extrication gear, to include head, eye, hand, and feet protection. Instructors by Crash Course Village, and Mark Ghion, Mike Dortenzo, Scott Kovach, $425 tuition. PPRX Saturday, October 27, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PPRX Sunday, October 28, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Structure Collapse I (SCOA) This course is designed to familiarize students with operations at the scene of a structure collapse so they may be able to function at the initial stages of a structural collapse operation, identify and magnitude hazards, recognize the need for assistance, and perform as an integral part of the overall operation once technical rescue teams are on site. This course gives the first responder the knowledge necessary to function effectively during the initial stages of a structural collapse incident. Assessing the magnitude of the situation, utilization of available resources, as well as personnel safety are highly stressed. Information necessary for first responders to integrate effectively with specialized collapse rescue teams is also provided. Prerequisite: Fire Service Personnel ELIS. Mike Dortenzo and Mark Ghion, $10 tuition PPRX Thursday, November 1, 6-10 p.m. Structure Collapse II (SCOF) This course is designed to teach students the skills necessary to perform at the operational level at structural collapse incidents involving light frame and heavy wall structures. This course gives fire department and rescue personnel the knowledge and skills necessary to operate effectively at incidents involving the collapse of light frame and heavy wall structures. You are given extensive hands on instruction in structure assessment, emergency shoring and stabilization, breaching building materials and patient packaging and extrication. Prerequisites: Confined Space Rescue (CSR) or Building Construction: Non-Combustible & Fire Resistive (BCN) or Building Construction: Wood and Ordinary (BCP) AND Structural Collapse Operations I (SCOA). Mike Dortenzo and Mark Ghion, $65 tuition +$15 lab fee PPRX Tuesday & Thursday, November 6 & 8, 6-10 p.m., and Sunday, November 11, Academy on the Road (AOTR) Pre-registration is required to meet sufficient enrollment for class to run. All applications will be reviewed and verified by academy staff. Student applications must be returned to the PSFA by the end of business day three weeks before the class date. If you wish to register for the class, please contact Marc Jackson for the specific PSFA application or you can download it directly from PSTC website at: westmoreland.edu/pstc Mobile Flashover Recognition and Survival (ZFRS) (Multiple Classes Available) An 8-hour course designed to give the student the practical knowledge required to recognize and understand the phenomena called flashover, how to identify preflashover conditions and deal with these conditions in a safe and controlled manner. The ultimate outcome is to avoid firefighters from becoming victims of this violent phenomenon. Two live fire evolutions inside the simulator are required for successful completion of this course. Class size is limited to 14 students. Firefighters that are going to apply for the program will need to demonstrate that they have successfully completed either the PA Entry Level Firefighter Training Program (ELIF) with live fire; OR PA Entry Level Firefighter Training Program. (ELIF) with no live fire AND Structural Burn Session; OR Essential Basic Module (EBM) AND Structural Burn Session or Firefighter I certification. PSFA adjunct instructors, no tuition + $60 lab fee All classes are scheduled from PPRX , Saturday, September 22 PSFA Registration Deadline: August 31 PPRX , Saturday, September 29 PSFA Registration Deadline: September 14 PPRX , Sunday, September 30 PSFA Registration Deadline: September 14 PPRX , Sunday, October 7 PSFA Registration Deadline: September 28 For more information about First Responder classes, contact Marc Jackson, director/public Safety Training Center, or jacksonmarc@westmoreland.edu. To register, call or , ext

12 Firefighter I Firefighter I Hazardous Materials Awareness Firefighter II Driver/Operator Pumper Driver/Operator Aerial Instructor I Hazardous Materials Operations Certification Testing Friday, September 7, 6:30-9 p.m., & Saturday, September 8, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., *$175 tuition Application Deadline: August 24 Friday, December 14, 6:30-9 p.m., & Saturday, December 16, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., *$175 tuition Application Deadline: November 30 Friday, September 21, 730 a.m.-5 p.m., *$25 tuition Application Deadline: September 14 Saturday, October 6, 7:30-5 p.m., *$125 tuition Application Deadline: September 21 Sunday, September 16, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., *$125 tuition Application Deadline: August 31 Pilot Sunday, September 23, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., *$125 tuition Application Deadline: August 31 Pilot Exam Saturday, December 1, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., *$75 tuition Application Deadline: November 23 Pilot Exam Saturday, November 3, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., *$150 tuition Application Deadline: October 26 Pilot Exam Please note application deadlines! Your completed application AND payment must be here no later than 4 p.m. on the above dates to be considered! * All prices for certification are based on proper ratio of students to evaluators required, additional cost may be applied based on number of candidates testing. Application and payment should be sent to: Marc Jackson, PSTC Director 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA All classes will be held at the PSTC, 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA 15479, unless stated otherwise