Allegheny County Fire Academy

10/22/2026

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10/22/2026

In need of old used firefighting ppe that you might be throwing away for our Highschool firefighting program. Some our students do not belong to a department currently. We are desperately in need of gloves and boots. Please contact Instructor Mike Krzeminski at 412-350-2695 or email him at [email protected]

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10/22/2026

🚒 New Classes Offered at the Allegheny County Fire Academy!

Strengthen your fireground knowledge with these upcoming Fire Dynamics courses.

🔥 Fire Dynamics: Fundamentals
📅 Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m.
⏱️ 3 hours
Learn about fire behavior, modern fuel loads, flow paths, door control, ventilation, and how these factors affect fireground operations.
Prerequisite: ELEF

🔥 Fire Dynamics: Strategy & Tactics with Demonstration
📅 Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m.
⏱️ 4 hours
Learn how to apply fire dynamics research to fireground strategy and tactics. Students will also observe fire spread, flow paths, and positive pressure ventilation through demonstrations.
Prerequisite: Fire Dynamics: Fundamentals

🔥 Fire Dynamics: Observation (a.k.a. Flashover)
📅 Sunday, November 15 at 8 a.m.
⏱️ 8 hours
💲 $30 materials fee
Learn to recognize flashover and backdraft conditions, understand the dangers of rapidly changing fire conditions, and develop skills to help prevent firefighter injuries and fatalities.
PPE and SCBA are required. Additional prerequisites and facial hair policy requirements apply.

Review the course requirements and registration details through the Allegheny County Fire Academy.

10/18/2026

15 students completed the PA Fish and Boat Commission Emergency Boat Operations and Rescue (EBOR) class today. Congratulations on your journey towards achieving Technician level status. Thanks for training!

10/11/2026

10/09/2026

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10/08/2026

🚒 Truck Company Operations II

November 7-8, 2026 | 16 Hours

Join Instructor Matt Szpindor for this advanced course covering aerial and portable ladder operations, forcible entry, roof ventilation and advanced search.

Szpindor is a 39-year veteran of the fire service and a retired FDNY Lieutenant from Squad Co. #1 in Brooklyn. He served 22 years with the FDNY and has experience with career and volunteer departments in multiple states. He has also served with both PA and NY FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces and has been a Pennsylvania State Fire Instructor since 1998.

Prerequisite: EBM, ELIF or FF-I Certification
Materials Fee: $25

09/28/2026

16hr Short Staffed Residential Rescue class on October 26th, 28th, and 31st.
This course deals with the philosophy of fire ground rescue, victim handling techniques, search procedures and methods of removing victims from single family dwelling fires with a short staffed crew (2/3 members). This class supports working through modern challenges of responding to a working fire with entrapment.
Prerequisites: Students must be 18 yrs of age or older, ELIF
Student Equipment: Pen/Pencil, Notebook, Structural PPE and SCBA
Please submit a completed course registration form to ACFA
Course # 12145

https://www.alleghenycounty.us/files/assets/county/v/3/government/emergency-services/documents/fire-academy/aces-course-enrollment-form.pdf

09/25/2026

Stay tuned, additional details coming soon.

09/24/2026

Today, we recognize National Firefighter Su***de Awareness Day.

Firefighters are trained to run toward what others run from. But the weight of the job doesn’t always stay at the station.

Today, we remember the firefighters we have lost to su***de, stand beside those who are struggling, and remind every firefighter that asking for help is a sign of strength.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out:

📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential support available 24/7.

📱 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential, 24/7 support.

🧡 Warriors Heart: Private treatment built exclusively for the Warrior Class, including firefighters and other first responders struggling with addiction and co-occurring conditions such as PTSD. Call 855-610-1003 or visit warriorsheart.com.

To our firefighters: You spend your career showing up for others. You deserve people who will show up for you, too.

Your life matters.

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