Training
The Mt. Oliver Fire Dept. participates in as much training as possible. We train at the Allegheny County Fire Academy, with Community College of Allegheny County, and at other county fire academies and the PA State Fire Academy in Lewistown. We drill 3 Wednesdays a month. Our training includes, but is not limited to;
Essentials of Firefighting
Structural Fires
Vehicle Fires
Electrical Emergencies
Structural Fire Rescue
Ventilation Practices
Pump Operations
Truck Company Operations
Engine Company Operations
Accountability Systems
Incident Safety
Incident Command System
National Incident Management Systems
Confined Space Rescue
Emergency Vehicle Operations
Hazardous Materials
Terrorism Awareness
Managing Company Operations
SCBA Practices
SCBA Extended Practices
Rapid Intervention
CPR/AED
Emergency Medical Care
and more.....
A new firefighter joining our organization has to complete 166 hours of initial training at the County Fire Academy, plus attend our weekly drills.