WV Public Service Training - Clarksburg

10/05/2026

This 20 hour rope rescue technician course (NFPA 1006, 2021 Ed.) is being conducted at Huttonsville-Mill Creek VFD, Mill Creek, West Virginia (Randolph County). Class meets October 24 – 25, 2026 from 8am – 6pm each day. Jimmy Glasscock is the lead instructor. In order to take this course, students must provide proof of certification in Rope Rescue Operations or Ropes Level 1 or Rope Rescue Low/High Angle. All students must come to class both days with attire and PPE appropriate for rope rescue tasks (long pants, boots, helmet, eye protection, gloves). Structural firefighting PPE is not recommended for this course. PPE, and any gear (ie, harness, hardware, etc.), is subject to inspection and approval by the course instructor prior to being utilized in course activities.

To register go to https://wvpst.org/events/rope-rescue-technician-16/

TUITION is $70 per student. The textbook, “Rope Rescue Principles and Practice 5th Ed.” can be purchased from the instructor at a cost of $80 each. Fees may be paid with cash, money order, or company/department checks made payable to “Mountain State Educational Service Cooperative” or “ MSESC”. Course fees, or a signed authorization to invoice a department/organization form (will be emailed to all that register), are due at the first class session.

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10/05/2026

FIREFIGHTER 1

This 120-hour course will be conducted at Terra Alta VFD, Terra Alta, WV (Preston County). Class will begin on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6:00pm. Class will meet on the following dates: November 3, 7, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24; December 10, 12; January 6, 9, 14, 17, 19, 23, 26, 31; February 11, 13, & 21, 2026. Class times are 6-10pm on week days and 9am – 5pm on weekends. Live burn training will be scheduled at a date TBA. Charles Curtis is the lead instructor for the course. Parts of this class will be run in a virtual instructor led model, so students will need to have access to good internet, and a laptop/tablet/desktop to be able to log in to virtual class meetings.

To register for the class at https://wvpst.org/events/firefighter-1-83/

TUITION/COSTS: Student cost $60 plus $60 supply fee. The “Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills” book will be available from the instructor at a cost of $85 each.

*Students must come to each in person class session with structural firefighting PPE (helmet, coat, pants, boots, gloves, nomex hood, and SCBA cylinder and face mask). Gear must be in date in order to participate in the live burn training.

November 03 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm - FIREFIGHTER 1 This 120-hour course will be conducted at Terra Alta VFD, Terra Alta, WV (Preston County). Class will begin on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6:00pm. Class will meet on the following dates: November 3, 7, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24; December 10, 12; January 6,....

09/11/2026

09/04/2026

Rope Rescue Technician
Huttonsville-Millcreek VFD Randolph Co.

This 20 hour rope rescue technician course (NFPA 1006, 2021 Ed.) is being conducted at Huttonsville-Mill Creek VFD, Mill Creek, West Virginia (Randolph County). Class meets October 24 – 25, 2026 from 8am – 6pm each day. Jimmy Glasscock is the lead instructor. In order to take this course, students must provide proof of certification in Rope Rescue Operations or Ropes Level 1 or Rope Rescue Low/High Angle. All students must come to class both days with attire and PPE appropriate for rope rescue tasks (long pants, boots, helmet, eye protection, gloves). Structural firefighting PPE is not recommended for this course. PPE, and any gear (ie, harness, hardware, etc.), is subject to inspection and approval by the course instructor prior to being utilized in course activities.

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09/04/2026

Heavy Vehicle Rescue Technician
Bruceton-Brandonville VFD Preston County

A 16 hour heavy vehicle rescue technician course is being held at Bruceton Brandonville VFD (Preston County) on October 11 and October 17, 2026 from 9am to 5pm each day. This class meets NFPA JPRs for heavy vehicle rescue technician as well as the skills for IFSAC certification (additional written exam required). Michael Wilburn is the lead instructor. Students must come prepared for each class session with PPE appropriate for vehicle rescue, including eye protection.

Cost of the class is $50 tuition, $85 for the textbook, and an additional $25 testing fee for anyone wishing to test for IFSAC certification.

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09/04/2026

EMT Initial Grant Town EMS

This approximately 155-hour course is being conducted at the Grant Town EMS/Grant Town Community Building in Grant Town, WV (Marion County). The course will begin on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:00pm. Class will meet on the following dates: September 30; October 7, 8, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29; November 4, 5, 18, 19, 21; December 2, 3, 9, 17, 19, 21, 2026; January 6, 7, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 27, 28; February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18, 2027. Practical skills testing date TBD. Class times will be 6:00pm – 10:00pm on weeknights and 9am – 5pm on weekend dates, unless directed otherwise by the course instructor. The lead instructor for the course is Gauge Miller. Students MUST bring a laptop or tablet to the first class session on September 30, 2026. Students must have access to a computer outside of the classroom, reliable internet, and be self motivated to complete assignments and spend time studying outside of formal class hours.

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September 30 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm - This approximately 155-hour course is being conducted at the Grant Town EMS/Grant Town Community Building in Grant Town, WV (Marion County). The course will begin on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:00pm. Class will meet on the following dates: September 30; Oct...

09/04/2026

EMT Initial United Technical Center

This approximately 155-hour course is being conducted at United Technical Center in Clarksburg, WV (Harrison County). The course will begin on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00pm. Class will meet on the following dates: October 1, 5, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 30; November 1, 4, 5, 12, 15, 19, 21; December 3, 5, 6, 11, 14, 18, 2026; January 4, 9, 12, 15, 2027. Practical skills testing date TBD. Class times will be 6:00pm – 10:00pm on weeknights and 9am – 6pm on weekend dates, unless directed otherwise by the course instructor. Course instructors will be Jimmy Glasscock and Nick Wade. Students MUST bring a laptop or tablet to the first class session on October 1, 2026. Students must have access to a computer outside of the classroom, reliable internet, and be self motivated to complete assignments and spend time studying outside of formal class hours.

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October 01 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm - This approximately 155-hour course is being conducted at United Technical Center in Clarksburg, WV (Harrison County). The course will begin on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00pm. Class will meet on the following dates: October 1, 5, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 30; Nove...

08/06/2026

The passenger vehicle rescue technician course at Star City VFD this coming weekend, August 8 and 9, 2026 still has seats available. Class is scheduled to meet 8am - 6pm each day. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to attend or with any questions.

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