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.

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

Intro to the Fire Service

As per The PA State Fire Academy, upon successful completion an entry level firefighter shall be able to identify and utilize basic knowledge, skills, and abilities to begin their fire service career. Must be at least 14 years old the start of class. Referenced texts: Essentials of Fire Fighting, Sixth Edition (available at IFSTA)

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $35

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

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $10

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.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $55

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.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $85

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

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $60

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.

Location: LCCC - Public Safety Training Institute, 1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
Tuition: $90