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 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

  • September 17 and 24 | HazMat Operations Refresher (HMOR)

    Dates: September 17 and September 24, 2026

    Time: 7:00 PM (1900 hrs)

    Location: Monroe County Public Safety Center


    To register for the refresher, please complete and return the MCPSC registration form. No walk-in registrations will be accepted, as all participants must be registered in advance.


    HazMat Operations Pro Board Certification

    Candidates who already possess the HazMat Awareness Pro Board Certification and wish to challenge the HazMat Operations Pro Board examination must register through Buck's Community College Campus Marketplace using the following FSC numbers:


    Practical Examination: FSC-0103.017

    Written Examination: FSC-0978.018

    Testing Date: September 12, 2026

    Time: 8:00 AM (0800 hrs)


    Please note that no walk-ins will be permitted. Registration and payment through Buck's Campus Marketplace must be completed prior to the examination date.


    HazMat Technician Course

    Individuals interested in enrolling in the Hazardous Materials Technician course who meet all prerequisite requirements should register through the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy's Acadis system. The Pennsylvania State Fire Academy will collect the Pro Board testing fee at the time of registration.


    If you have any questions regarding course prerequisites or the registration process, please do not hesitate to contact wedinger@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 10 & 11 | Monroe County Junior Firefighter Weekend

    Location:

    Monroe County Public Safety Center

    100 Gypsum Rd., Stroudsburg PA 18360


    Dates:

    October 10th and 11th


    Time:

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM both days

    16 Hours total


    Pre-Requisites:

    Must be aged 14 and up and a member of a fire department


    This county level program developed andinstructed by a consortium of chiefs and line officers from Monroe County will provide "hands-on" practical training in all aspects of the fire service as permitted by the Pa. Junior Firefighter laws. Topics will include water supply, engine and truck company duties as well as SCBA activities. Full turnout gear and SCBA will be  required for each attendee, and each attendee must submit a registration form with fire chief consent no later than the registration deadline.


    Registration Deadline:

    October 3, 2026

  • 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.

    www.psfa.acadisonline.com


    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.

  • November 9, 10, and 11 | ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

    Dates: November 9th ,10th ,11th, 2026

    Times: Weekdays: 0800-1630

    Hours: 24.0 (Lecture: 11.0hrs / Lab: 13.0hrs)


    Prerequisites: Age 16 and up, ICS – 200, or NIMS ICS for the Fire Service, or NIMS ICS for Emergency Medical Service


    Description: This course is designed to provide overall incident management skills rather than tactical expertise. The course will cover the implementation of the incident management process on Type 3 incidents; define a Type 3 incident, and the development of an Incident Action Plan. Determining capabilities to match Incident complexity will be discussed. When and how to add appropriate ICS positions to match the complexity of the incident will be explored. The use of Incident Management Teams will be discussed.


    Registration Deadline: 11/01/2026

    Course Location: Monroe County Public Safety Center

    100 Gypsum Road

    Stroudsburg, PA 18360


    Cost: $30.00 out of County


    To Register Contact Bill Edinger


    570-992-4113 or email: Wedinger@monroecountypa.gov

  • November 12 & 13 | ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff

    Dates: November 12th, 13th, 2026

    Times: Weekdays: 0800-1630

    Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 7.5hrs / Lab: 8.5hrs)

    Prerequisites: Age 16 and up, ICS – 300


    Description: This course is designed to provide overall incident management skills rather than tactical expertise. This course will discuss how major incidents pose special management challenges. It will explore the circumstances in which an Area Command is established and describes the circumstances in which multi-agency coordination systems are established. This course is designed for senior personnel who are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or multi-agency

    coordination system.


    Registration Deadline 11/01/2026

    Course Location: Monroe County Public Safety Center

    100 Gypsum Road

    Stroudsburg, PA 18360


    Cost: $30.00 out of County


    To Register Contact Bill Edinger

    570-992-4113 or email: Wedinger@monroecountypa.gov

  • November 17 & 18 | MGT-345 Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems

    Dates: November 17th and 18th, 2026

    Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Location: Monroe County Public Safety Center - 100 Gypsum Rd., Stroudsburg, PA 18360


    Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems course is designed to provide training to electric power systems managers and employees to prevent, protect and mitigate against, respond to, and recover from threatened or actual natural disasters, human-caused, and technological disasters affecting electric power facilities and systems. The National Infrastructure Protection Plan identified electric power systems as critical infrastructure (CI). The interdependencies between the electric and other CI sectors, necessitate a common understanding by electric system stakeholders of the electric sector impacts and ways to improve resiliency.


    Topics:

    • Overview of Electric Power Systems
    • Threats to Electric Power Facilities and
    • Systems
    • Disaster Preparedness and Planning
    • Disaster Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response and Recovery

    Participant Audience:

    • Emergency Management, Public Works Management, Utility Management
    • Power Providers, Water Authorities, Utilities and Public Works Personnel
    • Health Care and Hospital Management, Public Health Officials
    • Local Emergency Personnel, Emergency Planning Directors & Managers, Emergency Preparedness Planning Personnel
    • City Planning, Urban Development, Private Sector Stake holders

    Registration is free!


    Contact: Rob Castner

    Phone: 570.877.4082

    Email cas@norcopa.gov