Fall 2019

Below you will find this semester's training schedule for the Montgomery County Fire Academy. A printer-friendly version 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) 631-6500 or cmyers@montcopa.org.

Other Price	MontCo Price	Course #	Course	Dates
September
$210	$165	4003	Exterior Firefighter	September 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28; October 1, 3, 5
$15	$10	1334	Water Rescue for the First Responder (Awareness Level)	September 5
$170	$105	1728	Fire Instructor	September 7, 14, 21
$200	$160	1354	NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue Awareness	September 7, 8, 15
$0	$0	5008	Scenario Based Decision Making for the Company Officer	September 8
$90	$70	1360	Basic Rigging for Rope Rescue	September 8, 15
$280	$250	1350	Rescue Technician - General Requirements	September 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22
$100	$80	1331	Water Rescue & Emergency Response	September 11, 16, 18, 22
$270	$195	4001	Introduction to the Fire Service	September 14, 21, 28
$165	$130	1266	Truck Company Operations I	September 14, 15
$15	$10	1678	Carbon Monoxide Detector Responses	September 18
$15	$10	1168	Wood Frame Construction Awareness	September 21
$110	$90	1180	Aerial Apparatus Operations	September 28, 29
$110	$90	1242	Pump Operations I	September 28, 29
$160	$105	1731	Fire Officer I	September 28; October 5, 19, 26; November 2
$155	$135	1122	Firefighter II Skills Enhancement	September 29; October 20, 22; November 3
$210	$175	1355	NFPA 1670 Vehicle Rescue Operations	September 29; October 5, 6
October
$160	$105	1731	Driver Operator Pumper Certification Preparation Course	October 1, 8, 26
			Make-up testing	October 2 - 2 PM and 7 PM
$15	$10	1341	Structural Collapse Operations Level I	October 2
$140	$110	4002	Fire Ground Support	October 5, 19, 20; November 2, 3
$90	$65	1570	Basic Fire Police	October 5, 6
$30	$20	7021 7022	Fire Dynamics: Fundamentals and Fire Dynamics: Strategy & Tactics	October 6
$30	$20	1155	Foam Fire Fighting Basic	October 6
$25	$10	1639	Hazardous Materials Operations Level Refresher	October 6
$15	$10	1325	Confined Space Awareness	October 8
TBD	TBD	1314	Rescue Technician - Confined Space	October 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 22, 27 **dates tentative and subject to change**
			Make-up testing	October 12
$475	$410	4004	Interior Firefighter	October 15, 17, 19, 24, 26, 29; November 2, 5, 12, 16
$110	$90	1241	Pump Operations II	October 19, 20
$40	$35	1007	Arson Detection for the First Responder	October 19, 20
$80	$65	1098	Junior Firefighter	October 19, 20
$160	$130	1342	Structural Collapse Operations Level II	October 19, 20
$150	$80	1638	Hazardous Materials Operations	October 20, 27; November 3
$15	$10	1327	New Vehicle Construction	October 23
$120	$100	1025	High Rise Fire Fighting	October 26, 27
November
$50	$40	1571	Advanced Fire Police	November 2, 3
$25	$10	1639	Hazardous Materials Operations Level Refresher	November 6 (Daytime - 8:15 AM)
$15	$10	1318	Trench Rescue Awareness	November 6
$50	$40	1571	Hazardous Materials Operations Skills Enhancement	November 12, 14, 17
$80	$65	1069	Emergency Vehicle Operator Training	November 16, 17
$75	$60	1567	Incident Safety Officer	November 16, 17
			Make-up testing	November 19
$100	$80	1332	Advanced Line Systems Rescue	November 23, 24
$25	$10	1639	Hazardous Materials Operations Level Refresher	December 3, 5