Certification Challenge: Firefighter I - Entry Level
Class Date(s) Thursday, Nov 13 2025 7:00PM-10:00PM  
Saturday, Nov 15 2025 8:00AM-5:00PM  
Class# 25FS91032  

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Description: A 100-question written exam consisting of randomly generated questions related to learning objectives found in the four modules of entry level firefighting training. Participants will also complete a skills examination.

Training Audience: Students who have met the necessary prerequisites to be able to challenge the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy Firefighter I Certification written exam and practical skill stations.

Prerequisite(s): Minimum Level Requirement:

    • Current Pennsylvania State Fire Academy approved CPR and First Aid certification　(click here to see accepted CPR and First Aid certifications)

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    • Current Hazardous Materials Operations Certificate or Refresher Certificate　(dated within one (1) year of testing date),

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    • Structural Burn Session, or Interior Firefighter (ELIF) with live fire designation, and

    • Candidate must be 17 years-of-age prior to test dates.

Students must conform to the PA State Fire Academy’s Facial Hair Policy that requires a student be clean shaven except for a neatly trimmed moustache.

Application Requirements: Completed applications must be received at the test site (CCPSTC) three weeks (21 days) prior to the written test.　Applications received after this deadline or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted for testing.

Testing application and candidate handbook can be found at: www.osfc.pa.gov

Course Length: 12-hours

Certification: ProBoard Firefighter I certificate will be issued from the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy upon successful completion and passing of the written exam and practical skills testing.

Equipment Needs:　Pen / pencil

Required Equipment: Full turnout gear (FTOG), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)　and spare SCBA cylinder.

Pennsylvania Department of Health Continuing Education Hours: None

Course Contact: Maureen McCormick, Fire Certification Manager, 610-344-4453 or　firecert@chesco.org
Price $250.00
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Class Location
Academic Bldg. #126
Public Safety Training Campus , 137 Modena Road
Coatesville, PA   19320
(610) 344-4100