Are you ready for 6-sessions of excitement and knowledge of the Upper St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department? Then sign up for our Citizen’s Fire Academy. The 6-session curriculum is designed to increase understanding of fire and emergency operations and to promote citizen interaction with the men and women of the USCVFD.
The training program will consist of both classroom and practical instruction. Participants will attend 2.5 -hour sessions on Tuesday evenings (6:30 PM -9 PM) for 6 weeks. You will leave the academy with an understanding of the job that firefighters do on a daily basis, with hands on experience.
You may fill out the form below for more information, stop up in person any Wednesday evening between 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at 2001 Washington Rd, Main Fire Station or call Chief Hale at 412-831-9000 EXT 7010.
Course Outline
Session 1 – Welcome/Department History Overview/ Distribution of PPE.
Date/Time: 10-01-2024 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Session 2 – Engine Company Operations
Date/Time: 10-08-2024 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Session 3 – Truck Company Operations
Date/Time: 10-15-2024 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Session 4 – Vehicle Extrication
Date/Time: 10-22-2024 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Session 5 – SCBA Training – Fire Extinguishers
Date/Time: 10-29-2024 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Session 6 – Live Burn
Date/Time: 11-05-2024 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
If you are interested in attending the Citizens Fire Academy, please fill out the form below: