Firefighting Courses

Training Package

Luzerne County Community College's Public Safety Training Institute is pleased to announce the option of training packages for Fire, Rescue, and EMScompanies/departments. With the development of these new packages, it allows LCCC training to be more affordable and allows us to better serve your department/company. The packages also allow you,as a customer,to customize training for your specific needs. Annual package fees shown are for calendar year 2021. PSTI WILL BE FOLLOWING CURRENT GUIDANCE FOR COVID-19 AS PROVIDED BY THE CDC AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AT THE TIME OF THE CLASS.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $varies

Haz Mat Awareness

As per the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy the goal of this course is to prepare students who, in the course of their normal duties, could encounter an emergency involving hazardous materials/weapons of mass destructin (WMD). They are expected to recognize the presence of a hazardous material/WMD, call for trained personnel to assist, secure and protect the area. This course serves as initial training as required under 29CFR 1910.120 and the educational requirements of NFPA 472 standard to the Awareness level. Pre requisition: None. Referenced text: Jones & Bartlett: hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations, First or Second Edition. PSTI WILL BE FOLLOWING CURRENT GUIDANCE FOR COVID-19 AS PROVIDED BY THE CDC AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AT THE TIME OF THE CLASS.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $10.00

Fire Ground Support

As per Pennsylvania State Fire Academy 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. Pre requisites: minimum age 14 years old at the start of class. Completion of Intro. to the Fire Service. Class dates: 3/30, 4/1, 4/6, 4/7, 4/11, 4/13, 4/15/2021. PSTI WILL BE FOLLOWING CURRENT GUIDANCE FOR COVID-19 AS PROVIDED BY THE CDC AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AT THE TIME OF THE CLASS.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $55.00

Fire Fighter 1 Certification Test

A candidate should meet the requirements of NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Firefighters and information for Fire Department Physiciansprior to physical testing to ensure his/her ability to safely perform the required tasks. Application must be filled out at https://www.osfc.pa.gov/Certification%20Document%20Library/Firefighter%20I%20Application.pdf. Deliver application along with payment to the Public Safety Training Institute, or with your Permission to Bill Form. THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING INSTITUTE WILL BE FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES FOR COVID-19 AS SET FORTH BY THE CDC AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AT THE TIME OF CLASS.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $175.00

Fire Fighter II Certification

A candidate should meet the requirements of NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Firefighters and information for Fire Department Physiciansprior to physical testing to ensure his/her ability to safely perform the required tasks. Please register at:https://www.osfc.pa.gov/Certification%20Document%20Library/Firefighter%20II%20Application.pdf and return application, payment or permission to bill form to the Public Safety Training Institute. THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING INSTITUTE WILL BE FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 GUIDELINES AS SET FORTH BY THE CDC AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AT THE TIME OF CLASS.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $175.00

Exterior Firefighting

As per Pennsylvania State Fire Academy 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. Pre requisites: Fire fround Support, NIMS 700, ICS 100. Minimum age at the start of class 14. PSTI WILL BE FOLLOWING CURRENT GUIDANCE FOR COVID-19 AS PROVIDED BY THE CDC AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AT THE TIME OF THE CLASS.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $85.00

Haz Mat Operations

As per Pennsylvania State Fire Academy the goal of this program is to provide the emergency responder with the training needed to comply with First Responder Operations Level Training identified in the NFPA 472 Core Competencies and in the Hazardous Materials Waste Operations and Emergency Response (Hazwoper) regulations. In addition, this program will provide the emergency responder with skills needed to comply with NFPA 472 Chapter 6.2 Mission Specific Personal Protective Equipment for the First Responder and Chapter 6.1 Mission Specific Product Control for the First Responder at the Operations Level. Pre Requisites: Non. PSTI WILL BE FOLLOWING CURRENT GUIDANCE FOR COVID-19 AS PROVIDED BY THE CDC AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AT THE TIME OF THE CLASS.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $60.00

Interior Firefighter

As per Pennsylvania State Fire Academy upon successful completion an entry level firefighter shall be able to identify and utilize basic knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to interior fire ground operations. Pre Requisites: Exterior Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Operations. Minimum age at the start of class is 18. PSTI WILL BE FOLLOWING CURRENT GUIDANCE FOR COVID-19 AS PROVIDED BY THE CDC AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AT THE TIME OF THE CLASS.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $90.00

Driver/Operator-Pumper Certification

As per Pennsylvania State Fire Academy A candidate should meet the requirements of NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Firefighters and Information for Fire Department Physiciansprior to physical testing to ensure his/her ability to safely perform the required tasks.Therefore, I understand the importance of physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle in performing the duties of a firefighter and the aspectsabout a fire department?s assistance program. Please fill out PDF application at: https://www.osfc.pa.gov/Certification%20Document%20Library/Driver%20Operator%20-%20Pumper%20Application.pdf and deliver to PSTI along with payment or Permission to Bill form. THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING INSTITUTE WILL BE FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 GUIDELINES AS SET FORTH BY THE CDC AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AT THE TIME OF CLASS.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $125.00

Traffic Incident Management

Establishes the foundation and consistent training for all responders to incidents involving operations on or near a highway. This lecture emphasizes responder safety, safe, quick clearance, and prompt, reliable interoperable communications between all responder disciplines. This training is available to Fire, EMS, Towing, PTC/PennDOT, PSP and Municipal Police. PSTI WILL BE FOLLOWING CURRENT GUIDANCE FOR COVID-19 AS PROVIDED BY THE CDC AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AT THE TIME OF THE CLASS.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $0.

TIM Train the Trainer

This is a 7.5 hour training course and is FREE and available to all emergency responders. Prerequisites: Students must have some trainer experience or be experienced trainers and have taken a TIM class prior to this class. We will go over the entire TIM class in detail, you MUST attend the entire session and MUST participate in the training. You will also be expected to commit to teaching or co-teaching a TIM class within one year of taking the TtT. This training is available to: Fire, EMS, Towing, PTC/PennDOT, PSP and Municipal Police. PSTI WILL BE FOLLOWING CURRENT GUIDANCE FOR COVID-19 PROVIDED BY THE CDC AND THE PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AT THE TIME OF THE CLASS.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $0.