Public Safety Institute
You're a Local Hero
If you're one of the men and women
of Western Pennsylvania who fight fire and terrorism, respond to medical
emergencies, perform rescue or remove hazardous materials, to the rest
of us - you are a hero.
Quick decisions and smart strategies don’t happen by accident. Only the
best-trained and best-educated professionals are prepared for the worst.
Anytime. Anywhere.
Be the best - learn from industry experts at the CCAC Public Safety Institute (PSI),
the premier training and education facility for men and women throughout western Pennsylvania
who are dedicated to public safety service. PSI has produced quality emergency services providers
since 1975, training more than 100,000 professionals throughout Western Pennsylvania. Top emergency
services providers in our region excel because of their cutting-edge training and education at PSI,
a professional development program of the Community College of Allegheny County.
Train in our core programs…
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Fire
- Rescue
- PA DOH Continuing Education
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
- Counter-Terrorism
- Emergency Communications
- Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC)
- Instructor Training
Program Locations
The CCAC Public Safety Institute utilizes a wide variety of locations
from Erie through Washington (PA); from Indiana to Beaver and throughout
Allegheny County. The locations include CCAC Campuses and Centers; hospitals;
fire departments; ambulance services; high schools and vo-techs. Check
for programs located near you.
Learn from Industry Veterans
Learn from our team of more than 200 PSI instructors, all recognized
locally and nationally for their experience and excellence in training.
These professionals draw from actual scenarios they encounter every
day, to giving students real-world lessons.
To become a PSI Instructor, complete an Instructional Training program
in your discipline. If you already posses the expertise to instruct
for us, send a resume with a letter describing your areas of interest
to: kwalk@ccac.edu.
Earn Certifications
CCAC’s Public Safety Institute is accredited by the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, Department of Health; the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy;
and the American Heart Association.
…or customize your skills
We will customize a training program to deliver skills needed right
now, without delay, so you are ready for that next call.
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