Class Description

This course equips you with the fundamental skills for operating aerial devices, providing both classroom instruction and hands-on practice. You’ll explore the operational theory of aerial towers and elevating platforms, understand basic system design, and master critical aspects like safety, spotting, stabilization, and elevated master stream operations. All firefighters, regardless of their primary apparatus, will benefit from this training, as it prepares them to successfully set up and operate mutual aid ladder platforms.

Prerequisites: ELIS

Class Limit: 30 students

Student Needs: Pen/pencil, notebook, and turnout gear

Class Location

Crawford County Fairgrounds
13291 Dickson Rd
Meadville, PA 16335

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Class Details

Dates: Sep 6-7, 2025

Times: 08:00 - 17:00 Sat, Sun

Hours: 16 hrs

Instructor

Chief Joe Crotty

Joe Crotty
Suppression-Level State Fire Instructor; former Fire Chief City of Titusville; Fire Chief, Lawrence Park VFD