Chester County Public Safety Training Campus

10/04/2023

Today (October 4th, 2023 EDT) at around 2:20 P.M. there will be a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), including the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).



All wireless phones should receive a message that reads “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”



Test messages will also be sent to all TVs and Radios.



Find more information on the nationwide emergency alert test by visiting the link to FEMA’s press release below.



https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023?fbclid=IwAR3hlG7xHdrvIgqCMflfyxgpZ7RXNnjCh0LCLRs7m2da3bJHG8ZTsGMri6I

10/03/2023

Did you know that on Wednesday October 4th, 2023 EDT at around 2:20 P.M. there will be a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) including the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)?



All wireless phones should receive a message that reads “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”



Test messages will also be sent to all TVs and Radios.



Find more information on the nationwide emergency alert test by visiting the link to FEMA’s press release below.



https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023?fbclid=IwAR3hlG7xHdrvIgqCMflfyxgpZ7RXNnjCh0LCLRs7m2da3bJHG8ZTsGMri6I

10/02/2023

09/28/2023

Seats are still available for this class.

09/21/2023

OPEN SEATS ARE AVAILABLE due to last minute cancellations for Driver Operator Aerial Class.

Description: The purpose of this program is to identify emergency service personnel who demonstrate competency in the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of a firefighter. The NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications identifies the minimu...

09/14/2023

Open seats for Fire Officer 1 class and certification.
https://destraining.chesco.org/p-9789-ffoi.aspx
SFA Officer 1 Candidate Handbook
https://www.osfc.pa.gov/Certification%20Document%20Library/Fire%20Officer%20I%20Candidate%20Handbook.pdf

09/13/2023

First Responders who sign up for the Chester County Color 5K are eligible for a $10 discount by using code HERO.

Chester County Color 5k
Saturday, October 7th
Registration: 8 AM - Start Time: 9 AM
Exton Park / Chester Valley Trail

Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Exton/Color5k.

09/11/2023

On this day, we pay tribute to the lives lost on this solemn day in American history. We will never forget the firefighters, police officers, emergency medical services personnel, and civilians who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

09/07/2023

Chester County Fire and Law Instructors along with Volunteer Firefighters from county stations attended forcible entry training tonight at the campus on recently purchased door props. These door props allow the instructor and student experience real world experience to better prepare them for emergency response. The training was provided by Firehouse Innovations, the manufacturer of the Multi-Force Door System.

08/25/2023

08/14/2023

Join this virtual trauma lecture. Registration is required.

08/14/2023

The Chester County Coroner's Office is hosting a training; Xylazine: Arrival, Trends & Effects of this prevalent drug. Training is free and open to first responders and death investigators. Registration deadline is August 15.

08/01/2023

07/29/2023

A group from the Regency Park Apartments' Better Tomorrow Program visited the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus to learn about fire safety and participated in various activities in the Tactical Village. Some of the group activities included a mannequin drag, spraying water, fire extinguishers, and searches in the drill tower. Modena Fire Company and the City of Coatesville Fire Department assisted the campus in the event by providing fire trucks and ambulances for the group to explore.

07/28/2023

Congratulations to the newly promoted officers of the PFD!

This week, we welcomed 5 new Lieutenants, 2 Captains, and 1 Battalion Chief. Congratulations on your achievements!

We thank you for stepping up to new challenges and roles. We appreciate you, and celebrate you!

07/28/2023

Community Outreach Program at the Public Safety Training Campus.
A group of children and adolescents that are part of the Regency Park Apartments Better Tomorrow Program recently visited to learn about fire safety and participate in various activities in the Tactical Village relating to firefighting. Some of the activities the children and adolescents participated in, was a mannequin drag, spraying water, fire extinguishers, and searches in the drill tower.
Modena Fire Company and the City of Coatesville Fire Department assisted the campus in the community outreach event by providing fire trucks and ambulances for the children to explore.

07/25/2023

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the doors of our 9-1-1 Communications Center?

Check out Heroes Next Door's newest episode of Station Cribs, where our 9-1-1 Communications Center and our team are highlighted!

Visit https://youtu.be/I2qPea9uIRE to watch!

Welcome to a gripping new episode of Station Cribs - Heroes Next Door! Join us as we venture into the heart of the Chester County Emergency Dispatch Center, ...

07/24/2023

Meet Aprille Kronmuller, our Assistant Director for Quality Assurance. The Assistant Director for Quality Assurance is responsible for the group that reviews 9-1-1 calls.

Aprille will be celebrating 26 years with the county in August. Thank you for all that you do!”

07/14/2023

Harrisburg Pa Police Department notice

07/10/2023

Here's a Monday Throwback !

07/01/2023

21 students from Berwyn FC, Cochranville FC, First West Chester FC, Fame FC, Lionville FC, Ludwig's Corner FC, Sadsburyville FC, Union FC of Oxford, Valley Forge FC, West Grove FC, Delaware County Darby Fire and Oakmont FC recently attended our Annual Summer time Monday thru Friday day time Pa State Fire Academy Basic Vehicle Rescue Program. These responders received training in vehicle anatomy, design and construction, hazard recognition, patient access, care and packaging, disentanglement, extrication and incident termination. Good Job by all. A huge thanks goes out to our Towing agencies who made this class possible by supplying vehicles for the class to tear apart using tools typically carried on a Rescue Truck.

07/01/2023

Come and learn about safety and response!

Join us in Coatesville, Pennsylvania on July 27 through July 29 for our "TRANSCAER Safety & Emergency Response Training” event! First responders will have the chance to learn about industry best practices, gain hands-on experience through immersive scenarios, and explore specialized equipment and techniques used in handling LNG incidents. Learn more and register now: https://okt.to/J3aXKQ

06/29/2023

DES Weekly Announcements for June 29, 2023 https://ow.ly/Z5Sm50P0e9a

NOTE: Beginning July 1, 2023, the DES Weekly Announcements will no longer be posted on this site. All training held by DES can be viewed on the Training Website at destraining.chesco.org. Please continue to forward any non-DES training, events and employment opportunities to [email protected] and we will include them in our bi-monthly newsletter, the Responder, which can be found on our website at chesco.org/des

06/22/2023

DES Weekly Announcements for Thursday, June 22, 2023 https://ow.ly/4AEo50OUMib

06/22/2023

Our 5 week Entry Level Firefighter 1 Class finished up with National Certification testing on June 16th. Training paid off for two of our students FF Roberts and Wimberly from Yeadon Fire Company, who within of hours of completing the Entry Level Class responded to a house fire and assisted with raising ladders on the outside of the house, and went inside to conduct search and rescue as part of the assigned teams. Congratulations class !! A huge thank you goes to Beau Crowding, https://www.belfor.com/en/us for lunch and refreshment's during the class.

06/19/2023

Meet John Cordisco, our Training Systems Specialist at the Public Safety Training Campus. The Training Systems Specialist performs general maintenance on the buildings, equipment, and systems. This is imperative to ensure the safety of all of our equipment.

Thank you for everything you do; we hope your summer is full of car shows!

06/17/2023

Rapid Intervention Team training was recently held in a structure slated for demolition. This training prepares firefighters to rescue a missing, trapped or injured or unaccounted firefighter. Thank you Berwyn Fire Company www.berwynfireco.org for hosting the class that was lead by Instructor Dennis Gallagher.

06/16/2023

Chester County - the West Cheater area is now in a Tornado Warning until 12:00.

06/16/2023

Chester County - NWS Mt. Holly has issued a Tornado Warning for the Honey Brook / Elverson / Morgantown areas until@11:45am.

06/15/2023

DES Weekly Announcements for June 15, 2023 https://ow.ly/2p5v50OPguj

Beginning July 1, 2023, the DES Weekly Announcements will no longer be sent via email. All training held by DES can be viewed on the Training Website at destraining.chesco.org. Please continue to forward any non-DES training, events and employment opportunities to [email protected], and we will include them in our bi-monthly newsletter, the Responder, which can be found on our website at chesco.org/des

06/12/2023

Last week of class for our 2023-2 Entry level Firefighter One. Search and rescue of simulated victims,Interior fire fighting concept, Wildfire, Trash and Auto Fire extinguishment.

06/12/2023

Meet Tiffany Guth one of our Telecommunicators in the 9-1-1 Center. Tiffany has been with the department for a little more than a year and has already advanced her career by moving to Fire Dispatch. Thank you for all you do for our citizens and first responders.

06/10/2023

2023 Spring daytime Entry Firefighter One Training. Our class meets daily and are being trained in CPR, First AID, Narcan Administration, establishing water supply, knot tying, use of fire extinguishers, operating hose lines, fire streams, raising and climbing ladders, search for trapped victims, recognizing flashovers, hazardous material recognition and preforming defensive actions. At the completion of training the students will test for national certification.

06/08/2023

DES Weekly Announcements for Thursday, June 8, 2023 https://ow.ly/NKMY50OITCY