Tri-County Fire School

09/03/2026

The deadline for September 19th and 20th class has been extended to Sept 8th.

There is still room for students in all classes

08/17/2026

2026 Fall Brochure. Send in applications ASAP.

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

Heat illness can happen fast! 🌡️ Stay safe during these hot temperatures with these tips:
💦 Drink plenty of water
🚫 Skip the alcohol
🏠 Cool off in AC (call 211 to find a cooling center)
🕙 Limit time outdoors
👕 Wear light, loose clothing
👵 Check on older family and neighbors
🚘 Never leave kids or pets in a vehicle

06/28/2026

HMO begins July 11th, 12th, 25th, and 26th.
This class or a HMO certification is required to start Interior on Sept 12th.

05/18/2026

The annual May Fire School weekend was held with 2 classes in session: Incident Safty Officer and Topic 42 - 8 Hour Live Burn.
It was the first class held in the renovated Burn Tower.

05/10/2026

ISO - Incident Safety Officer class will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 16th and 17th starting at 0800 hrs.

An 8 hr BC3 Burn class will be held Saturday only at 0800 hrs. Cost $55.
Using the renovated Burn Building; same prerequisites as SBS class.

Accepting late applications, text or call 814-366-1510 or 814-598-4251

05/03/2026

The essentials exterior completed today at TCFS.
Fire extinguishers, forcible entry, and ladders were covered today.

05/02/2026

Late applications being accepted for May weekend - ISO and SBS.

04/16/2026

The exterior part of the Essentials class started over the weekend at Tri-County Fire School.

Skills covered were ladders, forcible entry, and donning of SCBA.

The DCNR 130/190 class concluded with field exercises as well.

Reminder to get your applications in for the May weekend.