Fire Officer I - Spring PSTC 2027


ID : 20729   

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A new course for every current or future officer. Company officers face daunting challenges: from firefighter safety to "refereeing" social conflicts in the station. The step from firefighter to officer is a big one; get some help with this course. People management, leadership, pre-planning, budgeting, personnel safety, fire investigations, training and incident command are covered. Don't lead by the seat of your pants, discover some proven officership principles and tips to improve your command ability. The PA Fire Officer I certification exam is administered upon successful completion. NIMS, Haz. Mat. Ops., Firefighter II and Fire Service Instructor I are required.

Class Details

7 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Wed.  
  Weekly - Sun.  
  Weekly - Sun.  

Location : Public Safety Training Center Location : 
  Public Safety Training Center.

Instructor : Mark Ghion 

CEUs : 4

 

Notice

Please read:  Location: Westmoreland-Public Safety Training Center (PSTC), 65 Public Safety Drive, Smithton, PA 15479
  • Starts:  Wednesday, January 13 at 6 p.m. 

  • Runs:  Wednesdays, January 13, 20, 27, & February 3, 6-10 p.m., & Sunday, January 17, 31, & February 7 , 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

  • Min/Max for class: 6 / 24

    Prerequisites: 18+, ELIF or Equivalent, recommend FF-II certification. Exam requires additional requirements (See Certification exam section for further details). Requirements:  Note taking material & Jones and Bartlett, Fire Officer: Principles and Practices, 4th Edition. The course is a Non-PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 40, CEUs = 4.0. Min/Max for class: 6 / 24. Tuition / Material Fee:  $170.00 & $10.00

  • To register, call telephone registration at 724-925-4204 or complete online form at PSTC EMT website.
  • PSFA Pro Board/IFSAC Fire Officer I Exam

    • Please note – exam requirements are different from class requirements

    • Exam Registration ID:  By Application

    • Written/Skills Exam:  Saturday, February 20, Report Time of 7:30 a.m.

    • Exam Fee:  $250.00

    • Application Deadline:  Sunday, February 7 by 8 a.m. at the PSTC; see Certification Exam section for application details and requirements.

Tuition:  $170.00


Registration Closes On
Wednesday, January 13, 2027 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
1/13/2027 - 2/3/2027 Weekly - Wed 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Smithton, Public Safety Training Center  Map Mark Ghion 
1/17/2027 - 1/17/2027 Weekly - Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Smithton, Public Safety Training Center  Map Mark Ghion 
1/31/2027 - 2/7/2027 Weekly - Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Smithton, Public Safety Training Center  Map Mark Ghion