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SUMMARY:MOD 1 - INTRO TO THE FIRE SERVICE (ELIS)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-ELIS-1 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nCarl Seltzer \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $210\nOut of County: $250\n\nCourse Goal\nTo equip entry level firefighters with basic knowledge\, skills\, and abilities to begin their fire service career. \nCourse Description\nThis entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to basic information including an overview of the fire service\, fire service organization\, firefighter safety\, personal protective equipment and terrorism awareness. This is the first of four courses in the curriculum. \nNOTE:  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. \nPrerequisites\n\nMinimum age: 14 years as of first day of class.\n\nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nStudent Manual is provided in class\nFirefighter’s Handbook (must remain in possession of the student throughout the entire course)\nSupported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student at the end of the program)\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)\nThe course cost includes the required text book and skills book required for the program which will be given to the student on the first day of class.
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/mod-1-intro-to-the-fire-service-elis/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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SUMMARY:MOD 1 - INTRO TO THE FIRE SERVICE (ELIS)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-ELIS-1 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nCarl Seltzer \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $210\nOut of County: $250\n\nCourse Goal\nTo equip entry level firefighters with basic knowledge\, skills\, and abilities to begin their fire service career. \nCourse Description\nThis entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to basic information including an overview of the fire service\, fire service organization\, firefighter safety\, personal protective equipment and terrorism awareness. This is the first of four courses in the curriculum. \nNOTE:  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. \nPrerequisites\n\nMinimum age: 14 years as of first day of class.\n\nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nStudent Manual is provided in class\nFirefighter’s Handbook (must remain in possession of the student throughout the entire course)\nSupported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student at the end of the program)\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)\nThe course cost includes the required text book and skills book required for the program which will be given to the student on the first day of class.
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/mod-1-intro-to-the-fire-service-elis/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260417T042657
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SUMMARY:MOD 1 - INTRO TO THE FIRE SERVICE (ELIS)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-ELIS-1 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nCarl Seltzer \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $210\nOut of County: $250\n\nCourse Goal\nTo equip entry level firefighters with basic knowledge\, skills\, and abilities to begin their fire service career. \nCourse Description\nThis entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to basic information including an overview of the fire service\, fire service organization\, firefighter safety\, personal protective equipment and terrorism awareness. This is the first of four courses in the curriculum. \nNOTE:  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. \nPrerequisites\n\nMinimum age: 14 years as of first day of class.\n\nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nStudent Manual is provided in class\nFirefighter’s Handbook (must remain in possession of the student throughout the entire course)\nSupported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student at the end of the program)\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)\nThe course cost includes the required text book and skills book required for the program which will be given to the student on the first day of class.
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/mod-1-intro-to-the-fire-service-elis/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T080000
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SUMMARY:HAZMAT AWARENESS (HMA)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-HMA-01 \nCourse Length\n4 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nBrad Silcox \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $20\nOut of County: $40\n\nCourse Goal\nSeven tasks have been identified as part of a process for analyzing the hazardous material problem. \nCourse Description\nThis course focuses on the first four tasks in this process: \n\nDetecting the presence of hazardous materials.\nInitiating command and control activities\nSurveying the hazardous material incident\nCollecting and interpreting hazard and response information\nThe tasks not addressed in this course are discussed in other courses\n\nThis course describes how each step is performed and then asks the participants to apply he concepts presented to a particular activity so that the participants can evaluate their mastery of the concept \nPrerequisites\n\nIntroduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)\n\nMinimum Age Requirement\n14 years as of first day of class. \nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)\nSCBA (self contained breathing apparatus)
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/hazmat-awareness-hma/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T183000
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SUMMARY:MOD 2 - FIRE GROUND SUPPORT (ELFG)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-ELFG-1 \nCourse Length\n32 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nJeff Reinert \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $180\nOut of County: $220\n\nCourse Goal\nTo introduce entry level firefighters to the basic knowledge\, skills\, and abilities as they relate to fireground operations. \nCourse Description\nThis course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fireground operation including water supply\, fire hose\, ropes\, SCBA support\, tools\, communications and alarms. This is the second of four courses in the curriculum. \nNOTE:  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. \nPrerequisites\n\nIntroduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)\nHazardous Materials Awareness (HMAJB)\nMinimum age: 14 years as of first day of class.\n\nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nFirefighter’s Handbook (must remain in possession of the student throughout the entire course)\nSupported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student at the end of the program)\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)\n15′ ½”(12mm) Static Kernmantle Rope\nSCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) AND spare cylinder.
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/mod-2-fire-ground-support-elfg/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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SUMMARY:MOD 2 - FIRE GROUND SUPPORT (ELFG)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-ELFG-1 \nCourse Length\n32 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nJeff Reinert \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $180\nOut of County: $220\n\nCourse Goal\nTo introduce entry level firefighters to the basic knowledge\, skills\, and abilities as they relate to fireground operations. \nCourse Description\nThis course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fireground operation including water supply\, fire hose\, ropes\, SCBA support\, tools\, communications and alarms. This is the second of four courses in the curriculum. \nNOTE:  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. \nPrerequisites\n\nIntroduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)\nHazardous Materials Awareness (HMAJB)\nMinimum age: 14 years as of first day of class.\n\nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nFirefighter’s Handbook (must remain in possession of the student throughout the entire course)\nSupported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student at the end of the program)\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)\n15′ ½”(12mm) Static Kernmantle Rope\nSCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) AND spare cylinder.
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/mod-2-fire-ground-support-elfg/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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SUMMARY:MOD 2 - FIRE GROUND SUPPORT (ELFG)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-ELFG-1 \nCourse Length\n32 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nJeff Reinert \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $180\nOut of County: $220\n\nCourse Goal\nTo introduce entry level firefighters to the basic knowledge\, skills\, and abilities as they relate to fireground operations. \nCourse Description\nThis course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fireground operation including water supply\, fire hose\, ropes\, SCBA support\, tools\, communications and alarms. This is the second of four courses in the curriculum. \nNOTE:  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. \nPrerequisites\n\nIntroduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)\nHazardous Materials Awareness (HMAJB)\nMinimum age: 14 years as of first day of class.\n\nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nFirefighter’s Handbook (must remain in possession of the student throughout the entire course)\nSupported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student at the end of the program)\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)\n15′ ½”(12mm) Static Kernmantle Rope\nSCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) AND spare cylinder.
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/mod-2-fire-ground-support-elfg/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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SUMMARY:MOD 2 - FIRE GROUND SUPPORT (ELFG)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-ELFG-1 \nCourse Length\n32 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nJeff Reinert \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $180\nOut of County: $220\n\nCourse Goal\nTo introduce entry level firefighters to the basic knowledge\, skills\, and abilities as they relate to fireground operations. \nCourse Description\nThis course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fireground operation including water supply\, fire hose\, ropes\, SCBA support\, tools\, communications and alarms. This is the second of four courses in the curriculum. \nNOTE:  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. \nPrerequisites\n\nIntroduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)\nHazardous Materials Awareness (HMAJB)\nMinimum age: 14 years as of first day of class.\n\nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nFirefighter’s Handbook (must remain in possession of the student throughout the entire course)\nSupported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student at the end of the program)\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)\n15′ ½”(12mm) Static Kernmantle Rope\nSCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) AND spare cylinder.
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/mod-2-fire-ground-support-elfg/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042657
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UID:7484-1774684800-1774717200@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:MOD 2 - FIRE GROUND SUPPORT (ELFG)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-ELFG-1 \nCourse Length\n32 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nJeff Reinert \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $180\nOut of County: $220\n\nCourse Goal\nTo introduce entry level firefighters to the basic knowledge\, skills\, and abilities as they relate to fireground operations. \nCourse Description\nThis course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fireground operation including water supply\, fire hose\, ropes\, SCBA support\, tools\, communications and alarms. This is the second of four courses in the curriculum. \nNOTE:  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. \nPrerequisites\n\nIntroduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)\nHazardous Materials Awareness (HMAJB)\nMinimum age: 14 years as of first day of class.\n\nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nFirefighter’s Handbook (must remain in possession of the student throughout the entire course)\nSupported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student at the end of the program)\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)\n15′ ½”(12mm) Static Kernmantle Rope\nSCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) AND spare cylinder.
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/mod-2-fire-ground-support-elfg/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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