dps: Certification

Montgomery County, PA

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Courthouse Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:15p.m.
Phone: 610-278-3000
Website: www.montcopa.org

Montgomery County Fire Academy 
Certification Challenge
* Spring 2008 - Saturday, May 10, 8:00 AM *
* All applications must be received by April 25, 2008 *
 
 
Firefighting ~ Hazardous Materials ~ Instructor ~ Pump Driver-Operator ~ Fire Officer I
Firefighter
 
Fire Fighter Level I - Written and Practical Challenge Test - May 10, 2008  
Fire Fighter Level II - Written and Practical Challenge Test - May 10, 2008   
 
This is the written and practical challenge test for The Pennsylvania Voluntary Certification Program accredited by the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications.  Successful completion of a certification level permits you to apply to the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications for national certification and registry.
The Fire Fighter I or II written test is 100 multiple choice questions based on the NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications 2002 Edition.  The passing grade for the written test is 70 percent.  The written and skills test are based on information that can be found in the IFSTA (International Fire Service Training Association) Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition. 
The practical, hands-on skill testing for Fire Fighting I will have 12 skill stations that must all be successfully passed.   Fire Fighter II will have 5 skill stations that must all be passed.  You must successfully complete both the written and practical tests to be certified.  You must be certified as a Fire Fighter I before making application to challenge Fire Fighter II. 
Click on links above to download applications from PA State Fire Academy web site or Montgomery County Fire Academy students can obtain the appropriate application from Robert M. Linsinbigler, Jr., Administrator, Montgomery County Fire Academy at 610-278-3500.  All other applicants should obtain the application from Timothy L. Dunkle, Administrator, Pennsylvania State Fire Academy at 800-459-4096.  All applications (when totally completed and all necessary documents attached) should be submitted (Do Not Fax) by the registration deadline April 25, 2008 to the attention of Robert M. Linsinbigler, Jr. at Montgomery County Fire Academy, 1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
 
Student Equipment/ Supplies Needed: Written Test - Bring #2 pencils.  Practical Test - F.T.O.G. & S.C.B.A. 
Manual: No manual will be issued.
Pre-requisite: As noted in the Fire Fighter I Application and, Fire Fighter II Application.
Class Size Limit: Fire Fighter I - 30 students; Fire Fighter II - 30 students.
Certificate(s) issued: PA S.F.A. The applicant will also receive a form to apply for certification and registry with the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
Cost: None
 
Instructor
Instructor Level I - Written and Practical Challenge Test - May 10, 2008
 
This is the written and practical challenge test for The Pennsylvania Voluntary Certification Program accredited by the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications.  Successful completion of a certification level permits you to apply to the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications for national certification and registry.
The Instructor I written test  is 100 multiple choice questions based on the NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications 1996 Edition.  The passing grade for the written test is 70 percent.  The written and skills test are based on information that can be found in the IFSTA (International Fire Service Training Association) Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 5th Edition. 
The practical, hands-on skill testing for Instructor I will have 3 skill stations that must all be passed.
Click on links above to download applications from PA State Fire Academy web site or Montgomery County Fire Academy students can obtain the appropriate application from Robert M. Linsinbigler, Jr., Administrator, Montgomery County Fire Academy at 610-278-3500.  All other applicants should obtain the application from Timothy L. Dunkle, Administrator, Pennsylvania State Fire Academy at 800-459-4096.  All applications (when totally completed and all necessary documents attached) should be submitted (Do Not Fax) by the registration deadline April 25, 2008 to the attention of Robert M. Linsinbigler, Jr. at Montgomery County Fire Academy, 1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
 
Student Equipment/ Supplies Needed: Written Test - Bring #2 pencils.  
Manual: No manual will be issued.
Pre-requisite: As noted in the Instructor I Application.
Class Size Limit: Instructor I - 10 students.
Certificate(s) issued: PA S.F.A. The applicant will also receive a form to apply for certification and registry with the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
Cost: None
 
Hazardous Materials
Awareness - Writteen Challenge Test - May 10, 2008    
Operations  - Written and Practical Challenge Test - NA
Technician  - Written and Practical Challenge Test - NA  
 
This is the written and practical challenge test for The Pennsylvania Voluntary Certification Program accredited by the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications.  Successful completion of a certification level permits you to apply to the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications for national certification and registry.
The Hazardous Materials Awareness written test  is 100 multiple choice questions based on the NFPA 472 Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 1997 Edition.  The passing grade for the written test is 70 percent. There is NO hands-on skills testing at the Awareness Level. 
The Hazardous Materials Operations and Technician written test  is 100 multiple choice questions based on the NFPA 472 Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 1997 Edition.  The passing grade for the written test is 70 percent.  The written and skills test are based on information that can be found in the following: Hazardous Materials Operation Annual Refresher Student Manual, P.S.F.A.; Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents Course, N.F.A.; Hazardous Materials Managing the Incident by Noll, Hildebrand and Yvorra from Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University; NFPA 472 1997 edition; Hazardous Materials Training for First Responders IAFF Copyright 2000. 
The practical, hands-on skill testing  will be conducted on NA.  Hazardous Materials Operation will have 6 skill stations that must all be successfully passed.  Hazardous Material Technician will have 7 skill stations that must all be passed.  You must successfully complete both the written and practical tests to be certified.  There are no pre-requisites for testing except all candidates must be 18 years old as of the test date.
Click on links above to download applications from PA State Fire Academy web site or Montgomery County Fire Academy students can obtain the Hazardous Material Operation or Technician application from Robert M. Linsinbigler, Jr., Administrator, Montgomery County Fire Academy at 610-278-3500.  All other applicants should obtain the application from Timothy L. Dunkle, Administrator, Pennsylvania State Fire Academy at 800-459-4096.   All applications (when totally completed) should be submitted (Do Not Fax) by the registration deadline to the attention of Robert M. Linsinbigler, Jr. at Montgomery County Fire Academy, 1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
 
Student Equipment/ Supplies Needed: Written Test - Bring #2 pencils. Practical Test - F.T.O.G. & S.C.B.A. 
Manual: No manual will be issued.
Pre-requisite: None but students must be 16 years old for the Awareness and Operations Levels. Students must be 18 years old for the Technician Level.  
Class Size Limit: Awareness - 30 students; Operations - 30 students; Technician - 20 students
Certificate(s) issued: PA S.F.A.  The applicant will also receive a form to apply for certification and registry with the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
Cost: None
 
Pump Driver-Operator
Pumper Driver-Operator - Written and Practical Challenge Test - NA
 
This is the written and practical challenge test for The Pennsylvania Voluntary Certification Program accredited by the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications.  Successful completion of a certification level permits you to apply to the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications for national certification and registry.
The Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumper written test is 100 multiple choice questions based on the NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications 2003 Edition.  The passing grade for the written test is 70 percent.  The written and skills test are based on information that can be found in the IFSTA (International Fire Service Training Association) Pump Apparatus Driver/Operator, 1st Edition. 
The practical, hands-on skill testing for Pumper Driver-Operator will have 6 skill stations that must all be successfully passed.
Click on links above to download applications from PA State Fire Academy web site or Montgomery County Fire Academy students can obtain the Pumper Driver-Operator application from Robert M. Linsinbigler, Jr., Administrator, Montgomery County Fire Academy at 610-278-3500.  All other applicants should obtain the application from Timothy L. Dunkle, Administrator, Pennsylvania State Fire Academy at 800-459-4096.  All applications (when totally completed and all necessary documents attached) should be submitted (Do Not Fax) by the registration deadline August 18, 2006 to the attention of Robert M. Linsinbigler, Jr. at Montgomery County Fire Academy, 1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
 
Student Equipment/ Supplies Needed: Written Test - Bring #2 pencils.  Practical Test - Engine/Pump, F.T.O.G. 
Manual: No manual will be issued.
Pre-requisite: As noted in the Application.
Class Size Limit: 14 students.
Certificate(s) issued: PA S.F.A. The applicant will also receive a form to apply for certification and registry with the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
Cost: None
 
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer I - Written and Practical Challenge Test - NA     
 
This is the written and practical challenge test for The Pennsylvania Voluntary Certification Program accredited by the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications.  Successful completion of a certification level permits you to apply to the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications for national certification and registry.
The Fire Officer I written test is 100 multiple choice questions based on the NFPA  Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications Edition.  The passing grade for the written test is 70 percent.  The written and skills test are based on information that can be found in the IFSTA (International Fire Service Training Association). 
The practical, hands-on skill testing for Fire Officer I is all the documentation necessary to complete the application.
Click on links above to download applications from PA State Fire Academy web site or Montgomery County Fire Academy students can obtain the appropriate application from Robert M. Linsinbigler, Jr., Administrator, Montgomery County Fire Academy at 610-278-3500.  All other applicants should obtain the application from Timothy L. Dunkle, Administrator, Pennsylvania State Fire Academy at 800-459-4096.  All applications (when totally completed and all necessary documents attached) should be submitted (Do Not Fax) by the  to the attention of Robert M. Linsinbigler, Jr. at Montgomery County Fire Academy, 1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
 
Student Equipment/ Supplies Needed: Written Test - Bring #2 pencils.   
Manual: No manual will be issued.
Pre-requisite: As noted in the Application.
Class Size Limit: 30 students
Certificate(s) issued: PA S.F.A. The applicant will also receive a form to apply for certification and registry with the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
Cost: None