*UPDATE 9/2/20: Upon arrival at the Fire Academy, all students will now be required to report to the auditorium entrance at a specific time for a temperature scan prior to each class session. Check-in times will be staggered to minimize the number of individuals occupying common spaces at any given moment. Students will be notified of their assigned time via email prior to the first morning or evening of class. When registering, prospective students should consider that they will need to arrive at the Fire Academy several minutes earlier than the start time listed on the training schedule.

All classes are dependent upon Federal, State, County, and PA State Fire Academy COVID-19 restrictions and are subject to change.*

Below you will find this semester's training schedule for the Montgomery County Fire Academy. Printer-friendly versions of the schedule can be downloaded here:

• Fall 2020 Training Schedule

Class Times

Unless otherwise noted, classes held on weekdays (Monday-Thursday) run from 6:45 PM until 10:45 PM and classes held on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) run from 8:15 AM until 4:45 PM. See note above regarding check-in times for temperature screenings.

Registration Fees

Fees are listed below for each course. In most cases, Montgomery County firefighters will receive a discount (second column) over the "out of county" price (first column). All fees listed below are for Pennsylvania residents. Students who are not Pennsylvania residents should call (610) 278-3500 and ask to speak with the Registrar concerning course fees. Fees are subject to change.

Registration Form

To download a copy of the Course Registration Form, click here. When complete, the form can be emailed, mailed, or faxed to the Fire Academy.

Email: cmyers@montcopa.org

Mail:

Montgomery County Fire Academy
ATTN: Registrar
1175 Conshohocken Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428

Fax: (610) 278-3499

Registrations must be received by the Fire Academy no less than 10 business days prior to the class start date. 

Medical Release

Students starting the Pennsylvania Entry Level Fire Fighter Curriculum must also submit a completed Medical Release Form. 

Course Changes

All courses are subject to change based on enrollment, instructor availability, and other factors. Any class without a minimum of 15 registered students may be canceled at the discretion of the course coordinator. Students enrolled in a course that must be rescheduled, modified, or canceled will be notified via the e-mail address provided on the registration form.

The schedule posted below will be updated throughout the semester if any changes need to be made. The printer-friendly course schedule will not be updated.

Course Descriptions

To view a full description (including topics covered, prerequisites, required supplies/equipment, and course length) of any course offered this semester, click on the name of the course in the list below. For descriptions of all courses, view the Course Catalog.

Questions

If you have any additional questions, please contact Registrar Cindy Myers at (610) 278-3500 or cmyers@montcopa.org.

Other Price	MontCo Price	Course #	Course	Dates
September
$270	$195	4001	Introduction to the Fire Service HYBRID	ONLINE: September 2, 9, 14, 23, 29; October 1 (7-9 PM) IN-PERSON: September 27 (8:15 AM - practical skills @ MCFA)
$15	$10	1334	Water Rescue for the First Responder Awareness ONLINE	September 8 (7-9:30 PM)
$475	$410	4004	Interior Fire Fighter	September 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26
$210	$165	4003	Exterior Fire Fighter	September 9, 12, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 26; October 3, 10, 14, 18, 19, 21
$160	$105	1731	Driver/Operator - Pumper	September 9, 16, 23; October 4
$470	$310	1653	HazMat Technician	September 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30; October 4, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 class cancelled
$210	$175	1355	NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue Operations	September 10, 13, 27
$170	$105	1728	Fire Instructor	September 12, 27; October 3
$110	$90	1242	Pump Operations I	September 14, 17, 20 - class full, register to join wait list
$15	$10	1318	Trench Rescue Awareness ONLINE	September 15 (7-9 PM)
$140	$110	4002	Fire Ground Support	September 15, 17, 22, 27; October 7, 11, 13
$100	$80	1331	Water Rescue & Emergency Response	September 16, 21, 23, 27 - class full, register to join wait list
			Make-up Testing	September 17 - *Registration Required*
$280	$250	1350	Rescue Technician - General Requirements	September 22, 24, 26, 29; October 1, 3, 10 - class full, register to join wait list
$25	$10	1639	HazMat Operations Refresher Focus: Flammable liquids/gas and foam	September 22, 29
$15	$10	7063	Hoarding - Emergency Response Perspective	September 23 (daytime - 10 AM)
$155	$135	1122	Fire Fighter II Certification Prep	September 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 1
$90	$70	1360	Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue	September 26; October 3 - class full, register to join wait list
$155	$135	1122	Fire Fighter II Certification Prep	September 27; October 18, 22, 29; November 1
$110	$90	1241	Pump Operations II	September 28, 30; October 3
$15	$10	1399	Helicopter Landing Zone Safety	September 29
$110	$90	1331	Advanced Line Systems	September 30; October 5, 7, 11
October
$80	$65	1069	Emergency Vehicle Operator Training	October 3, 4
$25	$10	1639	HazMat Operations Refresher Focus: Meters/PPE	October 4
$140	$110	4002	Fire Ground Support	October 6, 8, 15, 17, 20, 24, 27
$15	$10	1341	Structural Collapse Operations Level I ONLINE	October 8, 22 (7-9 PM)
			Make-up Testing	October 8 - *Registration Required*
$90	$65	1570	Basic Fire Police	October 10, 11
$50	$40	1539	Decision Making for Initial Company Operations	October 10, 17
$150	$80	1638	HazMat Operations	October 11, 18, 25
$325	$270	1121	Fire Fighter I Certification Prep	October 11, 25; November 8, 14, 18, 21
$80	$65	1098	Junior Fire Fighter	October 17, 18
$90	$70	1322	Rope/High Angle I	October 17, 18
$200	$160	1354	NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue Awareness	October 19, 21, 24, 25
$15	$10	1133	Chimney Fires & Heating Related Emergencies ONLINE *New Course Offering*	October 19 (7-9 PM)
$15	$10	1325	Confined Space Awareness ONLINE	October 20 (7-9 PM)
$0	$0	1006	Arson Awareness for the First Responder ONLINE (pilot)	October 20, 27 (7-9 PM)
$160	$130	1342	Structural Collapse Operations Level II	October 25, 31
$15	$10	7063	Hoarding - Emergency Response Perspective	October 26
$90	$70	1069	Emergency Vehicle Operator Training	October 27, 29; November 1
$155	$125	1690	HazMat Operations Certification Prep	October 27, 29; November 1
$30	$25	5008	Scenario Based Decision Making for the Company Officer	October 31
$30	$20	1155	Foam Fire Fighter Basic	October 31
November
$210	$165	4003	Exterior Fire Fighter	November 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23; December 2, 6, 12
$475	$410	4004	Interior Fire Fighter	November 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21
$210	$175	1355	NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue Operations	November 5, 7, 8
$75	$60	1567	Incident Safety Officer	November 7, 8
$150	$80	1638	HazMat Operations	November 7, 14, 21
$15	$10	1340	Rapid Intervention Teams ONLINE	November 16, 18 (7-9 PM)
$25	$10	1639	HazMat Operations Refresher	November 19 (8:15 AM)
			Make-up Testing	November 19 - *Registration Required*
$50	$40	1571	Advanced Fire Police	November 21, 22
$15	$10	1059	Traffic Incident Management	November 24
			Make-up Testing	November 24 - *Registration Required*
December
$25	$10	1639	HazMat Operations Refresher ONLINE	December 1, 3, 8
$30	$20	7021 7022	Fire Dynamics: Fundamentals and Strategy & Tactics	December 6
$15	$10	1168	Wood Frame Construction	December 6
$160	$105	1731	Fire Officer I	To Be Announced