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SUMMARY:FIREGROUND SUPPORT EL-26 (ELFS)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-ELFS \nCourse Name\nFireground Support (EL-26) \nCourse Length\n48 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nJeff Reinert / Carl Seltzer \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $400\nOut-of-County: $470\n\nMinimum Age\n14 years of age \nPrerequisites\n\nStudents must be at least 14 years old.\nStudents ages 14 to 18 must possess a proper work permit from their school district.\nWork permits must be turned in on the first day of training. Earlier submissions are acceptable.\n\nRequired Online Components\nDuring this course\, students will complete the following components virtually. Web links are located in the student registration course offerings section on the website. \n\nNIMS ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System\nNIMS ICS-700: National Incident Management System\nHazardous Materials Awareness\nTraffic Incident Management (TIM)\nEnrollment into the ACADIS platform\n\nRequired Text\n\nA Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills\, 5th Edition\, Jones & Bartlett student manual will be issued at the beginning of the class and may be used throughout the entry program.\n\nRequired Equipment\n\nNote-taking materials\nFull PPE\, including helmet\, gloves\, turnout coat and pants\, boots\, protective hood\, ear plugs\, and safety glasses or goggles\nSelf-Contained Breathing Apparatus\, for inspection\, care\, and refill only; not for IDLH entry\nOne piece of 1/2-inch utility rope for knot tying\, 15 feet in length\n\n\nImportant Certification Testing Note\nThis course is the first module of the PA State Fire Academy’s Entry Level Fire Training Curriculum. \nThroughout this program\, students will have the opportunity to test for NFPA Pro Board certification for Hazardous Materials Awareness and the new NFPA 1010 Fireground Support certification. \n  More Information on the Certification Pathway   \n\n\nCourse Description\nThis 48-hour entry-level course provides new firefighters with a solid foundation in the core principles of the fire service. It introduces the history\, mission\, organizational structure\, and culture of the profession while emphasizing the importance of health\, safety\, and professional conduct. \nStudents will begin developing essential skills through instruction in fundamental fireground concepts including water supply\, ropes and knots\, fire hose\, SCBA care and maintenance\, fire extinguishers\, and fire behavior.
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/fireground-support-el-26-elfs/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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