Fire Academy Training Schedule
Spring 2020
*UPDATE 3/27/20: All courses with a start date on or before April 12th have been canceled in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Information on further cancellations, make-up dates, and the rescheduling of courses will be posted when available.*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:
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.
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 |
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| January | ||||
| Make-up testing | January 8 - 7 PM | |||
| Command Officer Seminar | January 25 | |||
| $270 | $195 | 4001 | Introduction to the Fire Service | January 26; February 1, 8 (Weather date: February 9) |
| February | ||||
| $210 | $165 | 4003 | Exterior Firefighter | February 1, 8, 22, 23; March 7, 8, 14, 22, 28, 29 (Weather dates: February 29 and March 1) |
| $170 | $105 | 1728 | Fire Instructor | February 1, 8, 22 |
| $30 | $25 | 5006 | New Company Officer Seminar | February 8 |
| $15 | $10 | 1318 | Trench Rescue Awareness | February 18 |
| $140 | $110 | 4002 | Fire Ground Support | February 18, 20, 22, 27; March 3, 7, 10 (Weather date: February 29) |
| $90 | $65 | 1570 | Basic Fire Police | February 22, 23 |
| Make-up testing | February 26 - 7 PM |
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| $15 | $10 | 1059 | Traffic Incident Management | February 27 |
| $160 | $105 | 1732 | Fire Officer II | February 29; March 1, 7, 14, 21 *canceled* |
| March | ||||
| $150 | $80 | 1638 | Hazardous Materials Operations | March 1, 8, 15 *canceled* |
| TBD | TBD | 1314 | Rescue Technician - Confined Space **Pilot** | March 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15 *canceled* |
| $15 | $10 | 1325 | Confined Space Awareness | March 2 |
| $15 | $10 | 1334 | Water Rescue for the First Responder (Awareness Level) | March 3 |
| $200 | $160 | 1354 | NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue Awareness | March 5, 8, 12, 15 *canceled* |
| $90 | $70 | 1313 | Confined Space Rescue | March 7, 8 |
| $110 | $90 | 1242 | Pump Operations I | March 16, 18, 21 *canceled* |
| $280 | $250 | 1350 | Rescue Technician - General Requirements | March 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 25, 29 *canceled* |
| $155 | $125 | 1690 | Hazardous Materials Operations Certification Preparation | March 17, 19, 22 *canceled* |
| $15 | $10 | 1399 | Helicopter Landing Zone Safety | March 18 *canceled* |
| $90 | $70 | 1360 | Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue | March 21, 22 *canceled* |
| $30 | $25 | 5008 | Scenario Based Decision Making for the Company Officer | March 21 *canceled* |
| $210 | $165 | 4003 | Exterior Firefighter | March 21, 24, 26, 28; April 2, 4, 7, 11, 14, 16, 18, 19, 25 (Weather date: April 5) *canceled* |
| $325 | $270 | 1121 | Firefighter I Certification Preparation | March 25; April 1, 15, 29; May 6, 13, 16, 17, 19 *canceled* |
| $210 | $170 | 1355 | NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue Operations | March 26, 29; April 5 *canceled* |
| $100 | $75 | 5007 | Vent - Enter - Isolate - Search | March 28 *canceled* |
| $160 | $105 | 1731 | Fire Officer I | March 28; April 4, 11, 18; May 2 *canceled* |
| $270 | $195 | 4001 | Introduction to the Fire Service | March 28, 29; April 4 *canceled* |
| April | ||||
| Make-up testing | April 2 - 7 PM *canceled* |
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| $10 | $10 | 9001 | Natural Gas Vehicles and Fueling Stations for First Responders - PA State Fire Academy on the Road | April 3 - 8:30 AM *canceled* |
| $10 | $10 | 9001 | Natural Gas Vehicles and Fueling Stations for First Responders - PA State Fire Academy on the Road | April 4 *canceled* |
| $100 | $80 | 1109 | Firefighter Survival | April 4, 5 *canceled* |
| $475 | $410 | 4004 | Interior Firefighter | April 4, 5, 11, 18, 19, 21, 28; May 2 *canceled* |
| $25 | $10 | 1639 | Hazardous Materials Operations Refresher | April 5 *canceled* |
| $305 | $245 | 1111 | Structural Burn Session | April 7, 9, 11 *canceled* |
| $140 | $110 | 4002 | Fire Ground Support | April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29; May 3, 4 |
| $110 | $90 | 1241 | Pump Operations II | April 13, 15, 18 |
| $25 | $20 | 1196 | Managing Vehicle Firefighting Operations | April 16 |
| $90 | $70 | 1069 | Emergency Vehicle Operator Training | April 18, 19 |
| $40 | $35 | 1561 | Public Relations for the Fire Service | April 18, 19 |
| $50 | $40 | 1571 | Advanced Fire Police | April 25, 26 |
| $90 | $70 | 1322 | Rope/High Angle Rescue I | April 25, 26 |
| $160 | $125 | 1125 | Engine Company Operations | April 28, 30; May 3 |
| $165 | $130 | 1266 | Truck Company Operations I | April 28, 30, May 3 *class full - register to join waitlist* |
| $15 | $10 | 1334 | Water Rescue for the First Responder (Awareness Level) | April 29 |
| $475 | $410 | 4004 | Interior Firefighter | April 30; May 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19 |
| May | ||||
| Make-up testing | May 5 - 7 PM |
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| $110 | $90 | 1331 | Water Rescue & Emergency Response | May 7, 12, 14, 17 |
| $155 | $135 | 1122 | Firefighter II Certification Preparation | May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 4, 14 |
| $210 | $165 | 4003 | Exterior Firefighter | May 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 27, 31; June 1, 3, 6, 7 |
| $200 | $160 | 1354 | NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue Awareness | May 11, 13, 16, 17 |
| $25 | $10 | 1639 | Hazardous Materials Operations Refresher | May 11, 18 |
| $155 | $135 | 1122 | Firefighter II Certification Preparation | May 17; June 7, 11, 14 |
| $210 | $170 | 1355 | NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue Operations | May 27, 30, 31 |
| $110 | $90 | 1332 | Advanced Line Systems Rescue | May 28; June 2, 4, 7 |
| $90 | $70 | 1323 | Rope/High Angle Rescue II | May 30, 31 |
| June | ||||
| Make-up testing | June 3 - 7 PM |
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| $350 | $300 | 1351 | Rescue Technician - Vehicle Level I | June 3, 6, 10, 13 |
| $15 | $10 | 1341 | Structural Collapse Operations Level I | June 3 |
| $10 | $10 | 9002 | Responding to Ethanol Incidents - PA State Fire Academy on the Road | June 5 - 8:30 AM |
| $10 | $10 | 9002 | Responding to Ethanol Incidents - PA State Fire Academy on the Road | June 6 |
| $270 | $195 | 4001 | Introduction to the Fire Service | June 6, 7, 14 |
| $150 | $80 | 1638 | Hazardous Materials Operations | June 7, 14, 21 |
| $90 | $70 | 1069 | Emergency Vehicle Operator Training | June 9, 11, 14 |
| $475 | $410 | 4004 | Interior Firefighter | June 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 28 |
| $140 | $110 | 4002 | Fire Ground Support | June 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29; July 1 |
| $110 | $90 | 1242 | Pump Operations I | June 20, 27 |
| $80 | $65 | 1098 | Junior Firefighter | June 20, 27 |
| $160 | $130 | 1342 | Structural Collapse Operations Level II | June 20, 27 |
| $155 | $125 | 1690 | Hazardous Materials Operations Certification Preparation | June 22, 24, 27 |
| July | ||||
| $110 | $90 | 1241 | Pump Operations II | July 11, 12 |