CRAWFORD-VENANGO COUNTYFIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION

September 12 & 13, 2020Class location varies and is listed under each class.

Cooperating Resources:Crawford & Venango County Commissioners

Crawford County EMACrawford County Firemen’s AssociationVenango County Firemen’s Association

Butler County Community CollegePennsylvania State Fire Academy Local Level

Penncrest School DistrictNorthwestern R.E.C. Co-op

Brochure design by Glenwood Design, Meadville, Pa.

Registration: Registration fees must accompany the registration form and must be received by August 24, 2020. Any late registrations will be assessed a $20.00 charge. All courses will be �lled on a �rst come basis. Each registration MUST include a second choice course selection. The Fire School Committee reserves the right to cancel any course prior to the start time. All registration fees must be paid in advance or on Saturday morning, or student WILL NOT be allowed in class.

Fees - includes lunch: All Students....................................$60/2 days Late Fee............................................$20 Make checks payable to: Crawford-Venango Counties Fire School

Mail checks and registration to: David Darling, Registration Secretary 507 Shadow Ct. Gibsonia, PA 15044 email: bears1338@gmail.com

Chief’s Authorization: In authorizing a student to attend the school, the Chief certi�es that the student: A. Meets the quali�cations/requirements to attend. B. Has working papers C. Is covered by his/her company’s workman’s compensation while attending this training. D. T.O.G. and equipment used meets N.F.P.A. or O.S.H.A. Standards.

• NO Facial hair permitted in classes using SCBA.• NO Alcoholic beverages permitted on �re school grounds during classtimes.• NO Refunds will be made unless both class choices are cancelled.• All registration fees must be paid in advance or on Saturday morning, orstudents WILL NOT be allowed in class.• Be sure to include an active e-mail address. No con�rmations are sentback to �re departments. If you don’t hear from the �re school by e-mailor phone you have received your 1st choice.• The �re school committee reserves the right to remove any disruptive oruncooperative student from class, without refunding a department’s sitefee for that student.

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September 12 & 13, 2020

Camping available at carnival grounds with restrooms and showers.

NO SHOW • NO REFUND • NO EXCUSESLast day to register: August 24, 2020

For more information, contact Jim Wetzel, Directoremail: jwetzel@franklinpa.gov • 814-758-0585

Class Times:Saturday 0800-1700 hoursSunday 0800-1700 hours

Make checks payable to:Crawford-Venango Counties Fire School

Site Fees:All Students..........................$60/2 daysLate Fee ...............................$20

CRAWFORD-VENANGO FIRE SCHOOL

LODGINGNeed a place to stay?

Cambridge Springs: • Bethany Guest House maps.google.com (814) 398-2046 • Rider Hill Inn Bed & Breakfast maps.google.com (814) 398-4249

Edinboro:• Edinboro Lake Resort www.edinborolakeresort.com (814) 434-3307• Comfort Suites www.comfortsuites.com (814) 969-7000• Cloverleaf Motel www.cloverleafmotel.com (814) 734-1269

Meadville: • Holiday Inn Express Hotel (814) 724-6012 • Econo Lodge Meadville (814) 724-6366 • Quality Inn Meadville (814) 333-8883 • Hampton Inn Meadville (814) 807-1446

Rider Hill Inn

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Fire/HazMat Prerequisite AbbreviationsEBM................. PA Essentials of Fire Fighting: 88 HoursECOP................ Engine Company OperationsELEF................. Exterior Fire�ghterELFG................ Fire Ground SupportELIF.................. Interior Fire�ghterELIS..................Introduction to Fire ServiceFF1...................Fire Fighter 1HMO................ Current Hazardous Materials OperationsHMOR.............. Current HazMat Operations RefresherNIMS ICS..........Incident Command System /NIMS for the Fire ServiceSCBA................Self-Contained Breathing ApparatusTOG..................Turn-Out GearTRCO................ Truck Company OperationsWRFR............... Water Rescue for the First Responder - Awareness For more information contact Jim Wetzel, Director

814-758-0585 or email: jwetzel@franklinpa.gov

As a result of COVID-19, planning for the 2020 Fire School Weekend has been a challenge and you will see there are major changes contained within, so please read the brochure carefully.

During planning, it was unknown whether we would be able to utilize the Cambridge Springs High School, so this year each class is being held at a remote location. Class location is listed under each speci�c class.

Fire School Weekend will follow the guidance and recommen-dations of the PA Department of Health, Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), PA State Fire Academy and Butler County Community College. We ask that you be respectful of the other students, instructors, sta� and committee members as we continue our COVID-19 journey.

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The following are IMPORTANT changes to the

2020 Fire School:1.) NO FACIAL HAIR PERMITTED in classes 1, 2, 6 & 7.2.) Class sizes are limited to 30 students. The �re school committee has the right to limit the number of students per department.3.) Classes #2 & #5 are limited to 24 students. Class #3 is limited to 18 students.4.) Class rosters will be �lled from your applications, from the top to the bottom. 5.) Your name will be on the certi�cate as it appears on the application form. Make sure the spelling is CORRECT and LEGIBLE.6.) STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR CLASSES 2, 3 & 7 MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE PREREQUISITES LISTED. THIS COPY MUST BE SENT ALONG WITH THE REGISTRATION.7.) Be sure to include an active e-mail address, receipts will be e-mailed for Relief Association documentation purposes.

For more information contact Jim Wetzel, Director814-758-0585 or email: jwetzel@franklinpa.gov

Flammable Liquid Fire Fighting (FLBU) 16 HoursThis course will introduce the student to basic �re chemistry, characteristics of �ammable liquids, parameters of combustion

and extinguishment techniques using dry chemical, water, and foam on live �ammable liquid �res. 2

PRE-REQUISITES: •ELIF or EBM or FF I certi�cation and current HMO or HMOR. •COPY OF CERTIFICATE FOR 1 OF THE PREREQUISITES AND HAZMAT TO BE SENT WITH REGISTRATION.CLASS LIMIT: 24 studentsSTUDENT NEEDS: TOG and SCBA with spare cylinderINSTRUCTOR: Rick Robie

NO FACIAL HAIR PERMITTED

Introduction to Basic Firemanship 16 HoursThis course is designed to cover the subjects in which an individu-al will encounter in the �re service. It also will introduce the

student to skills they will be required to perform as a �re�ghter. Class will also include Electrical Emergencies and Introduction to

Safety and the Training System. A Butler County certi�cate will be issued.

1STUDENT NEEDS: TOG Required both days

SCBA Required on Sunday onlyINSTRUCTOR: Jim Pratt

* Fire�ghters 14 and up may attend *NO FACIAL HAIR PERMITTED

Direct Report to Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative located at

22534 Highway 86, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

Direct Report to Crawford/Venango Fire School Grounds

located across from 24817 Ridge Road, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

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For more information contact Jim Wetzel, Director814-758-0585 or email: jwetzel@franklinpa.gov

Tanker Water Supply (TAWS) 16 HoursThis course will provide instruction for supplying the �re ground with water from tank trucks as the main source of water. Topics

covered include tanker construction, water supply sources and set up, water �ow requirements, tanker shuttle systems, and safe

and e�cient operations. 4

PRE-REQUISITE: ELISCLASS LIMIT: 30 studentsSTUDENT NEEDS: Pen/Pencil, notebook & TOGINSTRUCTOR: John Eckel

Water Rescue & Emergency Response (WRER) 16 HoursThis course covers valuable swiftwater rescue techniques. Classroom and practical hands-on training includes: planning, medical consid-

erations, rescue equipment, self-rescue and shore-based rescue techniques. Meets or exceeds NFPA 1670 Operations-level guide-

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PRE-REQUISITES: •WRFR •COPY OF WRFR CERTIFICATE MUST BE SENT WITH REGISTRATION.CLASS LIMIT: 18 studentsSTUDENT NEEDS: Pen/pencil, notebook, PFD, water rescue helmet and sturdy footwear (water/hik- ing boots and no �ip �ops, crocs or sandals. Wetsuits are acceptable.INSTRUCTOR: Mark AdomaitisCON-ED: 2.5 Hours Clinical Patient Care & 14.5 Hours Other

Direct Report to Meadville Central FD located at

850 Park Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335

Direct Report to Fallow�eld VFD located at

9328 Atlantic Road, Atlantic, PA 16111

For more information contact Jim Wetzel, Director814-758-0585 or email: jwetzel@franklinpa.gov

Hazardous Materials Operations (HMOJB) 24 HoursProvide training for �rst responders that respond to releases or poten-tial releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response for

the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property and the environ-ment. Personnel are trained to respond in a defensive fashion to

contain the release from a safe distance, to keep it from spreading and prevent exposures. They must understand basic hazard and risk

assessment, how to select and use proper personnel protective equip-ment, basic hazardous materials terms, basic control, containment and/or con�nement operations within the capabilities of the resources and PPE available, basic decontamination procedures and termination procedures.

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PRE-REQUISITES: NoneCLASS LIMIT: 30 studentsSTUDENT NEEDS: Pen/Pencil, notebook, TOG and SCBA with spare cylinderINSTRUCTOR: John RiggleCON-ED: 5 Hours Clinical Patient Care and 5 Hours Other

NO FACIAL HAIR PERMITTED

Emergency Vehicle Operator Training (EVOT) 16 HoursA large number of emergency service personnel and civilians are injured and killed each year as a result of inappropriately driven emer-

gency vehicles. Participants in this course will have the opportunity to gain and/or verify a broad range of competencies associated with the emergency vehicle driving. These competencies include basic understanding of emergency vehicle operations as well as the

skills necessary for practical and safe application of driving on a competen-cy course.

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PRE-REQUISITE: Must be 18 years old on �rst day or class and possess a valid drivers licenseCLASS LIMIT: 24 StudentsSTUDENT NEEDS: Pen/Pencil and notebookINSTRUCTOR: Dave WatkinsCON-ED: 12.5 Hours EMSVO

Direct Report to Greenwood Fire & Rescue located at 15444 PA-285, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316

Class will meet 1800-2200 Hours on September 8th & 10th and 0800-1700 Hours on September 12th & 13th at

Chapmanville VFD located at 458 Meadville Road, Titusville, PA 16354

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For more information contact Jim Wetzel, Director814-758-0585 or email: jwetzel@franklinpa.gov

Store/Mall/Mercantile Fire Fighting (MIFI) 16 HoursThis course provides instruction in the building construction of stores, malls and mercantile buildings. Fire�ghting operations in

stores and strip malls, as well as support operations for �re protection systems, are also presented. Tours to mercantile struc-tures are generally included.

8PRE-REQUISITES: ELIF or EBM or FFI certi�cationCLASS LIMIT: 30 studentsSTUDENT NEEDS: Pen/Pencil, notebookINSTRUCTOR: Mark Stowe

Engine Company Operations (ECOP) 16 HoursA discussion of �re behavior and spread in structures, methods of calculating needed �re �ow and organizing and equipping an

engine company is followed by a series of “hands on” drills involving various engine company evolutions.

PRE-REQUISITE: ELIF or EBM or FFI certi�cation. COPY OF CERTIFICATE FOR 1 OF THE PREREQUISITES TO BE SENT WITH REGISTRATIONCLASS LIMIT: 30 studentsSTUDENT NEEDS: Pen/Pencil, notebook, TOG and SCBA with spare cylinderINSTRUCTOR: Joe Crotty

NO FACIAL HAIR PERMITTED

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Direct Report to Venango VFD located at

21486 Meadville Street, Venango, PA 16440

Direct Report to Seneca VFD located at

3494 PA-257, Seneca, PA 16346

For more information contact Jim Wetzel, Director814-758-0585 or email: jwetzel@franklinpa.gov

StatMedEvac Wilderness Rescue & Survival 16 Hours This course covers incidents that occur in remote areas. Topics include; e�ects of weather, navigation by compass & GPS, map

reading, wilderness medicine, basic knots & ropes, ICS, survival, communications, wilderness searches, remote landing zones and will include a night time evolution.

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Arson Detection for the 1st Responder (ADFR) 16 HoursThis course covers topics which �re �ghting personnel must be familiar with in order to facilitate cause and origin determination

and possible subsequent investigation of intentionally set �res.9 PRE-REQUISITE: ELISCLASS LIMIT: 30 studentsSTUDENT NEEDS: Pen/Pencil and notebookINSTRUCTOR: Greg AgostiCON-ED: 2 Hours Other

PRE-REQUISITE: Physical ability to work in rough terrainSTUDENT NEEDS: Work gloves, leather work or hiking boots, long pants, compass, GPS if you have one, headlamp, dress accordingly for outside evolutions, spare change of clothes INSTRUCTOR: Mike Sha�erCON-ED: Applied for to obtain as many CPC hours as possible

Direct Report to Cooperstown VFD located at

152 N. Main Street, Cooperstown, PA 16317

Direct Report to Cochranton VFD

located at 113 Adams Street, Cochranton, PA 16314.Class will meet 1000-2200 Hours on Saturday and

0800-1200 Hours on Sunday

Crawford-Venango Counties Fire School Application ‘20Department Name:

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS AUGUST 24, 2020

Names to be PRINTED and LEGIBLE as they are to be on the certi�cate.For class choices - use ONLY the NUMBER of the class.

---------------------------------All Applicants must select (2) choices-----------------------------------Name of Applicant: Class Choice: Jr. Fireman: Age: 1st 2nd (yes or no)

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I hereby certify that those listed above are active �remen in our department, meet the class pre-requisites and are covered by our department insurance.

STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR CLASSES 2, 3 & 7 MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE PREREQUISITES LISTED.

THIS COPY MUST BE SENT ALONG WITH THE REGISTRATION.

Fire Chief’s Name (print):__________________________________

Fire Chief’s Name (sign):__________________________________

Fire Chief’s phone number:__________________________________

Fire Chief’s active email address:__________________________________

Date:__________________________________

• Total Number of persons attending______________ @$60 ea. =$______________

• Late Fee (will be assessed after the deadline)___________ @$20 ea. =$______________

Total amount remitted =$___________

If you need space for more names, feel free to attach another page to this.

Receipts will be mailed to the e-mail address listed above for Relief Association documentation purposes.

Crawford-Venango Counties Fire School ‘20 Classes

You MUST read the attached brochure pertaining to ALL class prerequisites and any special instructions regarding each speci�c class.

You MUST use the above class numbers when registering for choice #1 & #2.

Enter check number, how paid by below:Relief check #________ Fire Dept. check#________ M.O.#_____________

Make all checks out to: Crawford-Venango Counties Fire School

Send application and check to: Crawford-Venango Counties Fire School David Darling, Registration Secretary 507 Shadow Ct. Gibsonia, PA 15044 email: bears1338@gmail.com

Class # Course Name Instructor

1 Introduction to Basic Firemanship Jim Pratt

2 Flammable Liquid Fire Fighting (FLBU) Rick Robie

3 Water Rescue & Emergency Response (WRER) Mark Adomaitis

4 Tanker Water Supply (TAWS) John Eckel

5 Emergency Vehicle Operator Training (EVOT) Dave Watkins

6 Hazardous Materials Operations (HMOJB) John Riggle

7 Engine Company Operations (ECOP) Joe Crotty

8 Store/Mall/Mercantile Fire Firghting (MIFI) Mark Stowe

9 Arson Detection for the 1st Responder (ADFR) Greg Agosti

10 StatMedEvac Wilderness Rescue & Survival Mike Sha�er