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SUMMARY:MOD 3 - EXTERIOR FIRE FIGHTER (ELEF)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-ELEF-1 \nCourse Length\n40 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nJeff Reinert / Carl Seltzer \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 exterior fire ground operations. \nCourse Description\nThis 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. \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 (ELFG)\nNIMS 700/li>\nICS 100\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)
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/mod-3-exterior-fire-fighter-elef/2026-04-28/
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:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T223000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042621
CREATED:20201107T233352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T002459Z
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SUMMARY:HAZMAT OPERATIONS (HMO)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-HMO-01 \nCourse Length\n32 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nBrad Silcox \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $110\nOut of County: $130\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course is intended to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required at the First Responder / Operations level of hazardous materials response. \nCourse Description\nThis course consists of both Classroom and Hands on Training (Lab) where the student will participate in various techniques to control at Haz-Mat Situation. \nPrerequisites\n\nNone\n\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-operations-hmo/2026-05-05/
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:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T223000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042621
CREATED:20201107T233352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201107T233352Z
UID:7505-1778178600-1778193000@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:HAZMAT OPERATIONS (HMO)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-HMO-01 \nCourse Length\n32 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nBrad Silcox \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $110\nOut of County: $130\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course is intended to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required at the First Responder / Operations level of hazardous materials response. \nCourse Description\nThis course consists of both Classroom and Hands on Training (Lab) where the student will participate in various techniques to control at Haz-Mat Situation. \nPrerequisites\n\nNone\n\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-operations-hmo/2026-05-07/
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:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042621
CREATED:20201107T233352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201107T233352Z
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SUMMARY:HAZMAT OPERATIONS (HMO)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-HMO-01 \nCourse Length\n32 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nBrad Silcox \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $110\nOut of County: $130\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course is intended to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required at the First Responder / Operations level of hazardous materials response. \nCourse Description\nThis course consists of both Classroom and Hands on Training (Lab) where the student will participate in various techniques to control at Haz-Mat Situation. \nPrerequisites\n\nNone\n\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-operations-hmo/2026-05-09/
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:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T223000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042621
CREATED:20201107T233352Z
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SUMMARY:HAZMAT OPERATIONS (HMO)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-HMO-01 \nCourse Length\n32 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nBrad Silcox \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $110\nOut of County: $130\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course is intended to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required at the First Responder / Operations level of hazardous materials response. \nCourse Description\nThis course consists of both Classroom and Hands on Training (Lab) where the student will participate in various techniques to control at Haz-Mat Situation. \nPrerequisites\n\nNone\n\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-operations-hmo/2026-05-12/
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:20260514T183000
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SUMMARY:HAZMAT OPERATIONS (HMO)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-HMO-01 \nCourse Length\n32 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nBrad Silcox \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $110\nOut of County: $130\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course is intended to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required at the First Responder / Operations level of hazardous materials response. \nCourse Description\nThis course consists of both Classroom and Hands on Training (Lab) where the student will participate in various techniques to control at Haz-Mat Situation. \nPrerequisites\n\nNone\n\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-operations-hmo/2026-05-14/
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:20260516T080000
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SUMMARY:HAZMAT OPERATIONS (HMO)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-HMO-01 \nCourse Length\n32 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nBrad Silcox \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $110\nOut of County: $130\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course is intended to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required at the First Responder / Operations level of hazardous materials response. \nCourse Description\nThis course consists of both Classroom and Hands on Training (Lab) where the student will participate in various techniques to control at Haz-Mat Situation. \nPrerequisites\n\nNone\n\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-operations-hmo/2026-05-16/
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:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T223000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042621
CREATED:20201112T033743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T135814Z
UID:5802-1779820200-1779834600@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:MOD 4 - INTERIOR FIRE FIGHTER (ELIF)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-ELIF-1 \nCourse Length\n48 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nJeff Reinert / Carl Seltzer \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $180\nOut of County: $220\n\nCourse Goal\nTo introduce entry level firefighters to the basic knowledge\, skills\, and\nabilities as they relate to interior fire ground operations. \nCourse Description\nThis course is designed to introduce new firefighters to interior fire ground operation SCBA\, rescue\, ventilation\, fire suppression\, salvage\, protective systems\, and firefighter survival. This is the fourth 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\nExterior Fireground Support (ELEF)\nHazardous Materials Operations (HMOJB)\n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis is the 24-hour HazMat Operations program (HMOJB). A HazMat Ops Refresher (HMOR) certificate does NOT meet this requirement. \nMinimum Age Requirement\n18 years as of first day of class. \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-4-interior-fire-fighter-elif/2026-05-26/
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:20260530T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042621
CREATED:20201112T033743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T135814Z
UID:7492-1780128000-1780160400@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:MOD 4 - INTERIOR FIRE FIGHTER (ELIF)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-ELIF-1 \nCourse Length\n48 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nJeff Reinert / Carl Seltzer \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $180\nOut of County: $220\n\nCourse Goal\nTo introduce entry level firefighters to the basic knowledge\, skills\, and\nabilities as they relate to interior fire ground operations. \nCourse Description\nThis course is designed to introduce new firefighters to interior fire ground operation SCBA\, rescue\, ventilation\, fire suppression\, salvage\, protective systems\, and firefighter survival. This is the fourth 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\nExterior Fireground Support (ELEF)\nHazardous Materials Operations (HMOJB)\n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis is the 24-hour HazMat Operations program (HMOJB). A HazMat Ops Refresher (HMOR) certificate does NOT meet this requirement. \nMinimum Age Requirement\n18 years as of first day of class. \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-4-interior-fire-fighter-elif/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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