This is a basic to mid-level 40 hour course designed for plumbers, HVAC technicians, oil drivers and others looking for more knowledge on residential oilburners. Includes training on troubleshooting of the most basic to difficult oilburner service calls focusing on tanks and lines, pumps, ignition systems and combustion problems on all types of burners and how to diagnose and correct the problem.
In depth training on Beckett, Carlin, Riello and Wayne burners.
This program also prepares you to take the State Exam leading to a MA Certificate of Competency (MA Oilburner License). State Exam is only given by MA DFS.
Our best course for plumbers and others looking for a good start in oilheat and getting Licensed.
An entry to mid-level one-day course designed for plumbers, oil technicians, gas apprentices and others looking for more knowledge on residential millivolt gas controls. An 8 hour course focuses on millivolt gas valves using thermocouples and thermopiles and ignition systems and how to diagnose and correct typical service problems. includes our own training manual.
Includes 'hands-on' work on wiring live-fire gas trainers.
Effective April 1, 2025
Firedragon Academy will only teach theory, hands-on wiring and chassis practice for Basic Oilheat students. We have NO burner/boiler lab.
Gas classes will include hands-on live fire units.
Firedragon will NO longer distribute manufacturers (OEM) literature to ALL classes. OEM literature will only be included if part of a Firedragon textbook or the NORA OTM.
A seminar that focuses on Warm AIR Furnace controls operating today’s HVAC systems. Covers both in-the-field and new controls entering the market. Features detailed information on troubleshooting Blower Control Boards (Timers) like Honeywell’s ST9100 and S9200 Series and others like ECR, Hydrolevel and NRGMAX. All required training materials are provided including our NEW Warm AIR Systems Handbook. The program is not fuel specific and is ideal for anyone involved in residential warm air heating system service and installation. Includes 'hands-on' trainers.
An intensive 8-hour program that prepares students for taking the MA State Exam for the Certificate of Competency in Oilburners. This is a combination of home self-study and preparatory session that was designed for tradesmen who have the knowledge, just never got 'the ticket' or whose license has expired.
Session includes a copy of our exclusive MA Prep Guide, the NORA Oilheat Technician’s Manual, a copy of NFPA31-2020 and The MA Oil Burner Code Guide as well as necessary license applications. It is only for those working on powerburners burning #1 and #2 fueloil.
Ideal for those with at least 6 months to one year experience.
An entry to mid-level eight hour course designed for plumbers, oil technicians, gas technicians and others looking for more knowledge on residential gas controls. Includes our own training manual.
The course focuses on gas valves, controls and ignition systems and how to diagnose and correct typical service problems.
Includes 'hands-on' work on wiring live-fire gas trainers.
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This half-day seminar is for those who service one pipe residential steam systems. Ideal for service technicians and installers. The seminar covers the troubleshooting of piping problems, venting problems and the controls and wiring of residential steam systems while using the latest installation techniques and control strategies.
A complete course for those serious in learning electrical wiring, controls and advanced troubleshooting. The course was designed for electricians, gas and oil heating technicians and plumbers to master the knowledge and professional skills to work on and diagnose the state-of-the art heating control systems now in the field! Includes our own five book set of manuals.
This REVISED & EXTENDED NEW 4 day (32 hours) course will review the fundamentals of electricity, wiring and control systems and move on to the most advanced and complex control systems used in the field for the control of hot water, steam and warm air systems. Features trainer/demonstrators specifically built to teach this program and includes hands-on training using multimeters and clamp meters. (Students must bring their own meters.)
Subjects covered will include air system electronic controllers (ST9xxx) and the latest hydronic controls from Hydrolevel and Honeywell. The troubleshooting of motors, electronic ignitors and oil and gas valves and controls using meters will be merged with traditional methods and techniques. Now features more hands-on!