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 2024.
Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $varies
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025 | Any Any | 200 | 200 | varies | View Training Package |
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Introduction to Fire Service
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Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $35.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 02/18/2025 - 02/23/2025 | Tue., Thur., Sun. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (T,TH); 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (SUN) | 3 | 16 | 35.00 |
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Hazardous Materials Awareness
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Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $10.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 02/25/2025 - 02/27/2025 | Tue., Thur. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (T, TH) | 2 | 6 | 10.00 |
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Haz Mat Awareness Certification
Students registering for the Haz Mat Awareness Certification Test must enroll in the Hazardous Materials Awareness class.
Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $20.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 02/27/2025 - 02/27/2025 | Thur. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (TH) | 1 | N/A | 20.00 | Application |
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Fire Ground Support
"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. This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operations including fire hose, water supply, hose operations, ropes and knots, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), building construction, and scene lighting." As per the PA State Fire Academy. Prerequisites: ELIS, HMA, minimum age: 14 years old at start of course. Class Dates: 3/4, 3/6, 3/9, 3/11. 3/13, 3/16/2025.
Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $55.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 03/04/2025 - 03/16/2025 | Tue., Thur., Sun. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (T,TH); 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (SUN) | 6 | 32 | 55.00 |
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Exterior Firefighter
"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. This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operation including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), fire dynamics, fire extinguishers, forcible entry, ladders, and fire streams/hose line advancement." As per the PA State Fire Academy. Prerequisites: ELFG, NIMS 700, ICS 100. Minimum age: 14 years old at start of class. Dates of class: 3/18, 3/20, 3/23, 3/25, 3/27, 3/30, 4/1, 4/3/2025.
Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $85.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 03/18/2025 - 04/03/2025 | Tue., Thur., Sun. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (T,TH); 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (SUN) | 8 | 40 | 85.00 |
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Haz Mat Operations
As per the PA State Fire Academy website, "Hazardous Materials Operations is designed to provide the emergency responder with the training needed to comply with the NFPA 472 Core Competencies at the Operational level. In addition, this program provides the skills for two mission specific; Personal Protective Equipment and Product Control." Dates of class: 4/6, 4/8, 4/10, 4/13, 4/15, 4/17/2025.
Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $60.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 04/06/2025 - 04/17/2025 | Tue., Thur., Sun. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (T,TH); 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (SUN) | 6 | 24 | 60.00 |
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Firefighter II Certification Exam
Firefighter II Certification Exam
Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $200.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 04/12/2025 - 04/13/2025 | Sat., Sun. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (S, SU) | 2 | 16 | 200.00 | Handbook Application |
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Aerial Driver Operator Certification Exam
Aerial Driver Operator Certification Exam
Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $200.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 04/14/2025 - 04/14/2025 | Mon. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (M) | 1 | 4 | 200.00 | Application |
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Haz Mat Operations Certification
Students registering for the Haz Mat Operations Certification Test must enroll in the Hazardous Materials Operations class.
Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $125.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 04/19/2025 - 04/19/2025 | Sat. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (Sat) | 1 | N/A | 125.00 | Application |
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Interior Firefighter
"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. This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to interior fire ground operations including air monitoring, search and rescue, firefighter survival, tactical ventilation, interior hose streams, fire suppression, and overhaul, salvage and property conservation." As per the PA State Fire Academy. Prerequisites: ELEF, HMO. Minimum age: 17 years at start of class. Dates of class: 4/22, 4/24, 4/27, 4/29, 5/1, 5/4, 5/6, 5/8, 5/11, 5/13/2025.
Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $90.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 04/22/2025 - 05/13/2025 | Tue., Thur., Sun. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (T,TH); 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (SUN) | 10 | 48 | 90.00 |
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Firefighter I Certification Exam
Firefighter I Certification Exam
Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $200.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 05/30/2025 - 05/30/2025 | Fri., Sat. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (F); 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (S) | 2 | 12 | 200.00 | Handbook Application |
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Pumper Driver Operator Certification Exam
Pumper Driver Operator Certification Exam
Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $200.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 07/10/2025 - 07/10/2025 | Thur. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (TH) | 1 | 4 | 200.00 | Application |
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Firefighter II Certification Exam
Firefighter II Certification Exam
Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $200.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 09/27/2025 - 09/28/2025 | Sat., Sun. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (S, SU) | 2 | 16 | 200.00 | Handbook Application |
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Firefighter I Certification Exam
Firefighter I Certification Exam
Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1211 Public Safety Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $200.00
| Date(s) | Days/Times | Sessions | Hours | Tuition | Register | 11/14/2025 - 11/15/2025 | Fri., Sat. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (F); 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (S) | 2 | 12 | 200.00 | Handbook Application |
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