Description: This course provides instruction in the duties and responsibilities of an engine company. Topics covered are positioning of apparatus, use of attack and back-up lines, search and rescue, and water supply. This course will discuss fire behavior and spread in structures, methods of calculating needed fire flow as well as organizing and equipping an engine company. Classroom lecture is followed by a series of "hands on" "live fire" drills involving various engine company evolutions. Students may be asked to provide apparatus for the practical portion.　

Training Audience: Interior qualified firefighters wishing to add to their basic training knowledge and skills. 

Prerequisites:  Age 18 or older, (one of the following), NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 Certification, PA State Fire Academy Interior Firefighter with Live Fire certificate.                                                                                                                                        Course Length: 16-hours

Certification: Pennsylvania State Fire Academy certificate will be issued after successful completion of this course.

Textbook: None

Equipment Needs: Note-taking material. Full set of NFPA approved structural firefighting turnout gear, including SCBA with spare cylinder, long pants, socks, long sleeve shirt that is cotton or 50-50. No mesh or wicking material.

Pennsylvania Department of Health Continuing Education Hours: None

Course Contact: Matt Fink, Fire Training Manager, office: (610) 344-5017 or via email at jfink@chesco.org.