Firefighter Training Programs
Build the skills needed to respond with confidence and serve your community
How to Register
If you would like to take any of the classes listed below, please complete the Monroe County Course Registration Form.
This form is available below and at all stations.
MCPSC Course Registration Form (PDF)
Students must also create a Campus Marketplace account. Please download the steps on how to complete the process here.
Firefighter Training
Our training programs are designed to prepare individuals for real world emergency situations through a combination of classroom instruction and hands on experience.
Classes are scheduled throughout the year and posted as they become available.
Important Notice
Please note the following attendance policy:
If you register for a class and do not attend, the following penalties will apply:
- First offense: $20 fine
- Second offense: Three month suspension from taking classes
- Third offense: One year suspension from taking classes
Upcoming Classes Available
August 9, 12, 13, 15, 16 | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS
Hazmat Ops Pro Board - September 12
Weeknight courses run from 1800 to 2200 and weekend courses run from 0800 to 1630.
August 17, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 29 & 30 - September 3, 5, 9, 10, 16, 23 & 29 - October 1 | Firefighter 1
Live Burn October 3
Prerequisites:
- Ages 17 and up
- Fire Ground Support
Weeknight courses run from 1800 to 2200 and weekend courses run from 0800 to 1630.
September 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, & 20 | Fire Investigator NFPA 1033
Dates: September 11,12,13,18,19,20 October 9,10,11,16,17,18 2026
Times: Fridays 1800-2230. Saturday-Sunday 0800-1630
Hours: 80.0 (Lecture: 60.0hrs / Lab: 20.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up; High School Diploma or GED; PA State Police Background Check (less than one year old, which you the student are required to purchase and submit); Hazardous Materials Awareness Professional Certification (IFSAC or ProBoard); Full resume outlining beyond entry levelexperience, fire investigation experience, and showing a minimum of five (5) years in a Fire Suppression Organization or Law Enforcement Agency, building construction and basic electrical safety knowledge, One (1) letter of recommendation from the Chief of the Fire or Law Enforcement Agency currently or most recently affiliated with. NOTE: All entrance requirements MUST be submitted at time of registration of the course to ensure your entrance into the program. Failure to submit the information will prevent your registration.
Description: This course is designed for fire investigators, police officers, and company-level officers with a desire to learn more about determining the origin and cause of fire. Students should be prepared for an intense week of training and practical skills application. Topics covered include determining the point of origin, burn patterns, evidence collection and analysis, interviewing techniques, and court procedure and testifying. This certification can earn you 6 credits towards your Fire Science Degree or Academic Certificate through Bucks County Community College, see page 83 for more information.
Registration Deadline: September 1st, 2026
Gear: Work clothing, Laptop Computer Recommended, Camera must have a clear sd card. Remember this becomes evidence so no cell phone cameras
Textbook: IFSTA, Fire Investigator, 3rd Edition and the current NFPA 921 Standard
Instructor: Bill Weimer, Dr. Charles Miller
Cost: $30.00 Out of County. Bucks will Charge all students $250.00 for the pro-board test at the end.
Course Location: Monroe County Public Safety Center
100 Gypsum Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
To register, contact Bill Edinger at 570-992-4113 or medinger@monroecountypa.gov
October 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 | Fire Investigator NFPA 1033
Dates: September 11,12,13,18,19,20 October 9,10,11,16,17,18 2026
Times: Fridays 1800-2230. Saturday-Sunday 0800-1630
Hours: 80.0 (Lecture: 60.0hrs / Lab: 20.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up; High School Diploma or GED; PA State Police Background Check (less than one year old, which you the student are required to purchase and submit); Hazardous Materials Awareness Professional Certification (IFSAC or ProBoard); Full resume outlining beyond entry levelexperience, fire investigation experience, and showing a minimum of five (5) years in a Fire Suppression Organization or Law Enforcement Agency, building construction and basic electrical safety knowledge, One (1) letter of recommendation from the Chief of the Fire or Law Enforcement Agency currently or most recently affiliated with. NOTE: All entrance requirements MUST be submitted at time of registration of the course to ensure your entrance into the program. Failure to submit the information will prevent your registration.
Description: This course is designed for fire investigators, police officers, and company-level officers with a desire to learn more about determining the origin and cause of fire. Students should be prepared for an intense week of training and practical skills application. Topics covered include determining the point of origin, burn patterns, evidence collection and analysis, interviewing techniques, and court procedure and testifying. This certification can earn you 6 credits towards your Fire Science Degree or Academic Certificate through Bucks County Community College, see page 83 for more information.
Registration Deadline: September 1st, 2026
Gear: Work clothing, Laptop Computer Recommended, Camera must have a clear sd card. Remember this becomes evidence so no cell phone cameras
Textbook: IFSTA, Fire Investigator, 3rd Edition and the current NFPA 921 Standard
Instructor: Bill Weimer, Dr. Charles Miller
Cost: $30.00 Out of County. Bucks will Charge all students $250.00 for the pro-board test at the end.
Course Location: Monroe County Public Safety Center
100 Gypsum Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
To register, contact Bill Edinger at 570-992-4113 or medinger@monroecountypa.gov
October 16-18, October 30-November 1, November 6-8, November 13-15 | Hazmat Technician Training
Location:
Monroe County Public Safety Center 100 Gypsum Rd., Stroudsburg PA 18360
Dates:
October 16-18, October 30-November 1, November 6-8, November 13-15
The Monroe County Office of Emergency Management, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our 2026 Hazardous Materials Technician Course.
This comprehensive program is designed for emergency responders seeking to enhance their hazardous materials response capabilities. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to participate in Pro Board/IFSAC certification testing, providing them with nationally recognized certification.
Important Registration Information:
All students must register through the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy's ACADIS Portal. Registration will not be accepted through the Monroe County Office of Emergency Management.
We encourage interested personnel to register as early as possible, as class size is limited and seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
November 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19 & 22 | Firefighter 2
Prerequisites:
- Ages 17 and up
- Fire Ground Support
- Firefighter 1
Weeknight courses run from 1800 to 2200 and weekend courses run from 0800 to 1630.
