Indiana County Public Safety Academy

01/06/2026

Our 2026 Spring and Summer Course Offerings are now available on our website at https://icpsa.indianacounty.org/ marking the 50th Anniversary of training being offered at the Indiana County Public Safety Academy.

ICPSA . Course Guide COURSEREGISTRATION MORE TOCOME HAZMAT Technician Training and Certification @ ICPSA The Pa. State Fire Academy will be delivering the IFSTA, 80-hour Hazardous Materials Technician Course, with Pro-Board/IFSAC Certification, at the Indiana County Public Safety Academy staring on....

11/04/2025

The Pa. State Fire Academy will be delivering the IFSTA, 80-hour Hazardous Materials Technician Course, with Pro-Board/IFSAC Certification, at the Indiana County Public Safety Academy staring on January 10, 2026, at 8:00 am.

For more information, visit our webiste at

ICPSA . Course Guide COURSEREGISTRATION MORE TOCOME HAZMAT Technician Training and Certification @ ICPSA The Pa. State Fire Academy will be delivering the IFSTA, 80-hour Hazardous Materials Technician Course, with Pro-Board/IFSAC Certification, at the Indiana County Public Safety Academy staring on....

08/05/2025

The fall class schedule can be found here.

https://icpsa.indianacounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2025_COURSE_ANNOUNCEMENT_II.pdf

If you are thinking of taking Fire Fighter 1. The application is due next week. Fill in the PDF, print it, and get signatures then turn into ICEMA.
Here is that link

https://www.pa.gov/services/osfc/get-certified-firefighter-1

06/10/2025

Registration due this Friday. This is a very hands on class. This class is set to run. Great class for the seasoned Firefighter looking for some additional training.

Covering both Residential and Large area search tactics and strategies, Lifts, carries, drags, ropes, knots, casualty transport devices, ground ladders for rescue, Lifting and lowering systems.

This class is not offered very often and a strong emphasis on victims and search.

June 28th and June 29th.

STRUCTURAL FIRE RESCUE - TO BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH THE PROCEDURES AND METHODS NECESSARY TO
SAFELY REMOVE PERSONS FROM FIRES IN STRUCTURES. THIS COURSE DEALS WITH THE PHILOSOPHY OF FIRE
GROUND RESCUE, VICTIM HANDLING TECHNIQUES, SEARCH PROCEDURES, AND METHODS OF REMOVING VICTIMS
FROM ABOVE AND BELOW GRADE SITUATIONS. ~ COURSE DATES: JUNE 28 & 29; 8:00 AM TO 5:00 P.M. ~
PREREQUISITE COURSE(S): ELIF ~ COST: DISCOUNT PRICE $75.00, REGULAR PRICE $100.00 ~ TOTAL
TIME: 16 HRS ~ COURSE CODE: SFR

Link to Academy website https://icpsa.indianacounty.org/

Link to Registration formhttps://icpsa.indianacounty.org/wp-content/uploads/Registration-Form-2023v2.pdf

Get signed up now.

04/28/2025

Ok so you think you can force a door.

Have you ever taken a whole class based on forcible entry. Not every door can be forced with a Halligan and an ax.

Coming up on May 17 and 18 is chance to learn multiple techniques.

Sign up today.

https://icpsa.indianacounty.org/

FORCIBLE ENTRY - THIS COURSE WILL PROVIDE THE FIRE FIGHTER WITH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION AS APPLIES TO FORCIBLE ENTRY. ALSO COVERED WILL BE OPENING TECHNIQUES AND THE USE OF
TOOLS FOR SAFE, QUICK ACCESS TO A STRUCTURE. A COMBINATION OF LECTURE, DEMONSTRATION, AND
SUPERVISED PRACTICE WHERE FEASIBLE. PRACTICE SHOULD BE PERFORMED IN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SCBA
TO ENHANCE MASTERY OF SKILLS UNDER AUTHENTIC FIRE GROUND CONDITIONS. ~ COURSE DATES: MAY 17 & 18;
8:00 AM TO 5:00 P.M. ~ PREREQUISITE COURSE(S): ELIF OR EBM ~ COST: DISCOUNT PRICE $75.00,
REGULAR PRICE $100.00 ~ TOTAL TIME: 16-HRS ~ COURSE CODE: TFE

03/25/2025

15 students participated in Truck Company Operations 1 over the weekend.

Great class of experienced Firefighters honing their skills and striving to be better.

Congratulations to all the students.

If you are interested the Engine Company Operations class is scheduled for April 12 and 13th.

This class is being redesigned a little to include basic skills but also push experienced firefighters.

Sign up now

https://icpsa.indianacounty.org/

03/24/2025

Attention anyone certified since 2015 in the NVR-Operations, If you are interested in getting a Technician Level Certification in Passenger Vehicle Rescue, you are able to take the Technician Class without having to take the new PVR awareness or Operations.

Again if you have NVR-Operations you can take the new PVR-Technician class. This is the new combined Office of the State Fire Commission and Department of Health class that was launched in 2025.

The current class of students are going through operations now and the Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician class will begin on April 7th, so get registered now.

PASSENGER VEHICLE RESCUE – TECHNICIAN - THIS COURSE WILL PROVIDE THE STUDENT WITH
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND VALUES NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO A COMMON PASSENGER VEHICLE ACCIDENT/RESCUE
INCIDENT AND FUNCTION AS A TECHNICAL RESCUER AT THE TECHNICIAN LEVEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 1006;
STANDARD FOR TECHNICAL RESCUE PERSONNEL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
~ COURSE DATES: APRIL 7, 9, 14, & 16; 6:00 TO 10:00 PM

~ PREREQUISITE COURSE(S): PVRO-24 or NVR-O AND CURRENT AND APPROVED 1ST AID & CPR CERTIFICATION AND HMOJB OR HMORJB OR HMO24 OR HMOR24-A

~ COST: DISCOUNT PRICE: $75.00, REGULAR PRICE: $100.00 ~ COURSE CODE: PVRT-24

COURSE NOTE: STUDENTS MUST BE 16 YEARS OF AGE PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS AND ALL STUDENT WILL
BE REQUIRED TO HAVE JONES AND BARTLETT; VEHICLE RESCUE AND EXTRACTION, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE;
REVISED 2ND EDITION, BY DAVID SWEET. PADOH CON-ED CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE.

https://icpsa.indianacounty.org/

03/10/2025

Coming up at Academy. Sign up now.
https://icpsa.indianacounty.org/

TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS I -

TRUCK COMPANIES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEY ARRIVE ON AN AERIAL DEVICE, SQUAD, OR ENGINE, ARE THE ‘COMBAT ENGINEERS’ OF FIRE ATTACK OPERATIONS. THIS COURSE, FOR EXPERIENCED FIRE FIGHTERS, WILL INTRODUCE THE STUDENT TO THE BASIC CONCEPT OF TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS AND DUTIES, INCLUDING ORGANIZING THE DELIVERY OF TRUCK COMPANY SERVICES, SELECTION AND USE OF KEY TOOLS, ADVANCED VENTILATION AND FORCIBLE ENTRY THEORY AND PRACTICES, SEARCH AND RESCUE, AND OTHER FIRE ATTACK SUPPORT FUNCTIONS.

~ COURSE DATES: MARCH 22 AND 23; 8:00 AM TO 5:00 P.M.

~ PREREQUISITE COURSE(S): ELIF OR EBM OR FFI CERTIFICATION
~ COST: DISCOUNT PRICE $75.00, REGULAR PRICE $100.00 ~ TOTAL TIME: 16-HOURS ~ COURSE CODE: TRCO

01/24/2025

Spring is in the air and Training is already started at the Academy. Intro to the Fire Service is currently running and already half over.

Have you scheduled your Hazmat Ops Refresher for this year?

Some changes to be aware of, If you do not take a hazmat ops refresher within in the last 12 months, moving forward, you will be required to take the full Hazmat Operations class (32 hours)

So schedule your operations refreshers now.

Also look at the course list, some great classes this spring into early summer.

Launch of the new passenger vehicle series including the national Proboard certifications.

Truck Company Operations 1 not offered every year. Great class and you don't need a truck to do truck work.

Engine Company Operations - we could all use more practice and knowledge of hose advancement and flowing water.

Other classes to watch for: Foam Fire Fighting, Forcible Entry, Structure Fire Rescue

View the course announcement here:https://icpsa.indianacounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-COURSE-ANNOUNCEMENT-I-FINAL.pdf

View the website at
https://icpsa.indianacounty.org/

09/10/2024

Are you available either October 19th or October 20th?

The Pennsylvania State Fire Academy will be in Homer City and are offering Flashover training.

This class is offered by the State Academy so registration needs to be done through Acadis. Follow the link below to login to Acadis and navigate to Training events and then to available training. Then choose either ZFRS 219 or ZFRS 220 and register to the date you prefer.

https://www.osfc.pa.gov/State%20Fire%20Academy/acadis/Pages/default.aspx

FLASHOVER RECOGNITION & SURVIVAL, PSFA-AOTR - (ZFRS) - THIS 1-DAY COURSE IS DESIGNED TO GIVE THE
STUDENT THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THAT ARE REQUIRED TO RECOGNIZE AND UNDERSTAND THE FLASHOVER STAGE OF AN
INTERIOR COMPARTMENT FIRE. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THIS COURSE IS TO GIVE THE STUDENT A THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF
FLASHOVER AND PRE-FLASHOVER CONDITIONS. THE GOAL OF THIS COURSE IS TO TEACH THE STUDENT HOW TO DEAL WITH THESE
CONDITIONS IN A SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE MANNER. THE ULTIMATE OUTCOME IS TO EQUIP FIRE FIGHTERS WITH THE SKILLS TO AVOID
BECOMING VICTIMS OF THIS VIOLENT PHENOMENON. LIVE FIRE EVOLUTIONS CONCLUDE THIS COURSE.
COURSE DATES: OCTOBER 19, 8:00 AM TO 4:00 P.M. OR; OCTOBER 20, 8:00 AM TO 4:00 P.M. ~
PREREQUISITE COURSE(S): ELIF, SBS OR ZSFB OR FIRE FIGHTER I CERTIFICATION ~ COST: FREE ~ TOTAL
TIME: 7.5 HRS ~ COURSE CODE: ZFRS
(NOTE: TURN OUT GEAR AND SCBAWITH SPARE CYLINDER IS REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE.)

09/10/2024

Friendly Reminder the Fire Fighter 1 Proboard Prep class begins Tuesday September 17th.

This class is going to run and has limited space. The deadline for signup has passed but we are willing to extend signups until Monday.

The Fire Fighter 1 test is scheduled for October 4th and 5th.

Both the class and the test have enough participants to run, so get signed up now and be a Nationally Certified Fire Fighter 1 by Thanksgiving.

Please visit the following link to fill out the application. The application needs to be prefilled and printed and turned into EMA by Monday the 16th.

https://www.osfc.pa.gov/State%20Fire%20Academy/Certification/Certification%20Levels%20Presently%20Offered/Pages/Firefighter-I.aspx

Please contact the academy at icpsa@indianacounty.org or 724-479-0686

Applications need to be dropped off at 85 Haven Drive, Indiana, PA 15701.

https://icpsa.indianacounty.org/ for more information including.

06/11/2024

Thank you again to the Indiana County Endowment.