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MOD 3 – EXTERIOR FIRE FIGHTER (ELEF)

April 7, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

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One event on April 7, 2026 at 8:00 am

One event on April 14, 2026 at 6:30 pm

One event on April 18, 2026 at 8:00 am

One event on April 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm

One event on April 25, 2026 at 8:00 am

One event on April 28, 2026 at 6:30 pm

One event on April 11, 2026 at 8:00 am

Course #

26-ELEF-1

Course Length

40 Hrs

Lead Instructor(s)

Jeff Reinert / Carl Seltzer

Course Cost

  • In-County: $180
  • Out of County: $220

Course Goal

To introduce entry level firefighters to the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to exterior fire ground operations.

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce new firefighters to exterior fire ground operations including ladders, forcible entry, fire behavior, fire extinguishers,SCBA, fire streams, hoseline advancement, and utility control. This is the third of four courses in the curriculum.

NOTE:  We are only able to accept 24 participants for this class. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your place, please complete the online registration and you will receive a confirmation email from the Training Committee if your application has been filled out properly, with a student signature and an officer signature.

Prerequisites

  • Introduction to the Fire Service (ELFG)
  • NIMS 700/li>
  • ICS 100

Student Equipment / Supply Needs

  • Pen/Pencil
  • Notebook
  • Firefighter’s Handbook (must remain in possession of the student throughout the entire course)
  • Supported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student at the end of the program)
  • Helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)
  • 15′ ½”(12mm) Static Kernmantle Rope
  • SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus)

Details

Date:
April 7, 2026
Time:
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
EDT
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Venue

Berks County Fire Training Site
895 Morgantown Rd
Reading, PA 19607 United States
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Phone:
610-378-5509
Website:
http://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org