Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner

The OSFC is responsible for addressing the training, operational and informational needs of the commonwealth's fire and emergency services community. The Commissioner oversees the development and operation of the State Fire Academy, the Volunteer Loan Assistance Program (VLAP), the Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program, the Pennsylvania Fire Information Reporting System; an alternative energy curriculum, a variety of public education/information programs and the administration of the Firefighters' Memorial Flag Program.
The State Fire Academy in Lewistown is the catalyst for the delivery of training and certification to the commonwealth's fire and emergency response community. The Local Level Training, a unique system involving the academy, community colleges, and county and local training facilities and organizations, provides a comprehensive curriculum of basic and mid-level fire, rescue, hazardous material, officer development and fire department management courses deliverable to firefighters through county and local fire departments.