Berks County Fire Training Committee

06/21/2026

The following classes are available for registration.

Pump 1 classes will be held on:
Monday, August 3 @ 1830 to 2230
Monday, August 10 @ 1830 to 2230
Saturday, August 15 @ 0800 to 1700

Pump 2 classes will be held on:
Thursday, August 27 @ 1830 to 2230
Thursday, September 3 @ 1830 to 2230
Sunday, September 6 @ 0800 to 1700

Leadership 2 classes will be held on:
Saturday, October 11 @ 0800 to 1700
Sunday, October 12 @ 0800 to 1700

Bucks Vehicle Rescue at Reading training event dates are as follows:
Tuesday, August 4 @ 1830 to 2230
Thursday, August 6 @ 1830 to 2230
Saturday, August 8 @ 0800 to 1600
Tuesday, August 11 @ 1830 to 2230
Thursday, August 13 @ 1830 to 2230
Saturday, August 15 @ 0800 to 1600
Saturday, August 22 @ 0800 to 1600

04/06/2026

On behalf of the Training Committee, we extend our deepest condolences on the tragic loss of the Walnuttown Fire Co. Sta. 32 Berks County Chief and Assistant Chief.

Their service and leadership will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with your department during this difficult time.

09/15/2025

**Upcoming winter training opportunities**

Vacant Building Fires
Instructor: Richard DeGroot
Date: December 9th, 2025
Time: 1830 to 2230
Cost: $25

Mega Mansions and Large Area Residential Structures
Instructor: Richard DeGroot
Date: January 6th, 2026
Time: 1830 to 2230
Cost: $25

Go to county training site page to register.

07/11/2025

I apologize for the mis spelling of Marty last name. It is Marty Joyce not Marty Jayce.. Thanks for the understanding..

07/11/2025

New training opportunities…

04/10/2025

Leadership 1, being held Saturday October 11 & Sunday October 12, 2025, the Fire Police Association in conjunction with the Training Committee are offering this Class. This class is for New and Old Officers and Firefighters that want to be Officers some day. If you want to end, email the Training Committee with names.

04/10/2025

Flashover class schedule for Berks County Fire Training site.

Two sessions scheduled:
Saturday, May 31 from 0800 to 1700
Sunday, June 1 from 0800 to 1700

Due to limited class size, 12 per class, registration will only be guaranteed when applicant receives confirmation email.

All accepted applicants must provide proof of completed essentials of firefighting or firefighter 1 certification. Must have full PPE and SCBA with spare cylinder on day of class.

Will follow state guidelines on proper PPE for flashover portion of class. Guidelines require clean shaven, long sleeve shirt and long pants.

02/22/2025

Introduction to Fire Officership class to be held:

April 26 & 27 from 0800 to 1700 at the Fire Training site.

Highly recommend class to take if you are a new or plan to be a Fire Officer.

12/20/2024

New class announcement

Firefighting Operations at Strip Store and Merchantile Buildings

To be held on Thursday January 23, 2025 @ 1900 hours. Class will be 3 hours long and cost is $25 per person.

Held at the Berks County Fire Training Site.

To register for this class contact Jeff Reinert @ 610-587-7122 or email [email protected]

12/10/2024

Website is berkscountyfiretraining.org to register for classes.

Operating under the sponsorship of the Berks County Firemen’s Association, the Berks County Fire Training Committee has taken on the task of establishing an annual open registration fire training program […]