National Certification
In 2004, the Cochranville Fire Company officers took on the challenge of pushing our active crew members towards the accomplishment of National Certification. This challenge was two fold, on one side was the benefit to the member of being recognized by a testing process of their personal training level and on the other side was the company benefits from proving to the community the members certified training levels as well as an increase in the available grant monies provided to companies with Certified Fire Fighters. Since the first phase of certification testing we have continued to urge our members to advance their certification levels. We now have members certified in Firefighter I & II, HAZ-MAT Awareness, HAZ-MAT Operations, Fire Instructor I, and Fire Officer I & II. In 2009 the company was recognized by the PA State Fire Commissioners Office for the achievement of 75% of the active crew being certified. While the training levels do not stop here our members continue to strive for improvements in their training levels to better serve our great community."
| Certification |
# |
| Firefighter I |
22 |
| Firefighter II |
9 |
| Fire Instructor I |
3 |
| Fire Officer I |
3 |
| Fire Officer II |
1 |
| HazMat Awareness |
13 |
| HazMat Operations |
1 |
Fire Fighter I
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 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications identifies the minimum requirements for a person at the first level of progression. A person certified at the Fire Fighter I level will have demonstrated competency in the necessary knowledge and skills, while working under direct supervision, to function safely and effectively as a member of a firefighting team. State Certifications are achieved from the PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner. National Certification are achieved from the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
Fire Fighter II
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 beyond the Fire Fighter I level. The NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, identifies the minimum requirements for a person at the second level of progression. A person certified at the Fire Fighter II level will have demonstrated greater competency in the necessary knowledge and skills to function safely and effectively as a member of a firefighting team under general supervision. State Certifications are achieved from the PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner. National Certification are achieved from the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
Pumper Driver / Operator
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 minimum requirements for firefighters who drive and operate fire apparatus in both emergency and non-emergency situations. A person certified at the Pumper Driver/Operator level will have demonstrated competency in the necessary knowledge and skills, to perform the minimum requirements of an emergency vehicle driver/operator. State Certifications are achieved from the PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner. National Certification are achieved from the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
Fire Instructor I
The purpose of this program is to identify emergency service personnel who demonstrate the knowledge of and skills competency related to adult instruction. The NFPA Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, identifies the minimum requirements for a person at the first level of progression. A person certified at the Fire Service Instructor I level will have demonstrated competency in the knowledge of and the ability to conduct instruction from prepared lesson plans. State Certifications are achieved from the PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner. National Certification are achieved from the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
Fire Instructor II
The purpose of this program is to identify emergency service personnel who demonstrate the knowledge of and skills competency related to adult instruction. The NFPA Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications identifies the minimum requirements for a person at the second level of progression. A person certified at the Fire Service Instructor II level will have demonstrated the ability to coordinate other instructors and to develop lesson plans and instructional aids based on a task analysis. An instructor at this level is also capable of using various teaching methods. State Certifications are achieved from the PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner. National Certification are achieved from the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
Fire Officer I
The purpose of this program is to identify emergency service personnel who demonstrate knowledge and skills competency related to fire officership. The NFPA Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications identifies the minimum requirements for a person at the first level of progression. A person certified at the Fire Officer I level will have demonstrated the ability to perform the tasks at the supervisory level. State Certifications are achieved from the PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner. National Certification are achieved from the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
Fire Officer II
The purpose of this program is to identify emergency service personnel who demonstrate knowledge and skills competency related to fire officership. The NFPA Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications identifies the minimum requirements for a person at the second level of progression. A person certified at the Fire Officer II level will have demonstrated the ability to perform the tasks at the supervisory level. State Certifications are achieved from the PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner. National Certification are achieved from the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
Hazardous Materials Awareness
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 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents identifies the minimum competence for a responder at the first level of progression. A person certified at the Hazardous Material Awareness level will have demonstrated competency in the necessary knowledge and skills, to recognize the presence of a hazardous material or WMD, protect themselves, call for trainied personnel and secure the incident. State Certifications are achieved from the PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner. National Certification are achieved from the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
Hazardous Material Operations
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 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents identifies the minimum competence for a responder at the Operations level. A person certified at the Hazardous Material Operations level will have demonstrated competency in the necessary knowledge and skills, to respond to hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction incidents for the purpose of protecting persons, property and environment from the effects of the materials and shall meet the competencies at the awareness level. State Certifications are achieved from the PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner. National Certification are achieved from the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
