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SUMMARY:PUMP OPERATIONS II (PUOA)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-PUOA-01 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nScot Landis \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $40\nOut of County: $80\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course will introduce the student to advanced concepts and methods of fire pump operation. \nCourse Description\nThis course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating pumps. Topics covered include friction loss\, relay pumping\, master streams\, elevated master streams. \nPrerequisites\n\nPump Operations I (PUOP)\n\nMinimum Age Requirement\n16 years as of first day of class. \nSpecial Conditions\nAgencies sending students to this program will be asked to provide pumping apparatus to conduct practical exercises. \nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/pump-operations-ii-puoa/2026-09-03/
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:20260906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T023519
CREATED:20210118T163939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T163939Z
UID:7591-1788681600-1788714000@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
SUMMARY:PUMP OPERATIONS II (PUOA)
DESCRIPTION:Course #\n26-PUOA-01 \nCourse Length\n16 Hrs \nLead Instructor(s)\nScot Landis \nCourse Cost\n\nIn-County: $40\nOut of County: $80\n\nCourse Goal\nThis course will introduce the student to advanced concepts and methods of fire pump operation. \nCourse Description\nThis course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating pumps. Topics covered include friction loss\, relay pumping\, master streams\, elevated master streams. \nPrerequisites\n\nPump Operations I (PUOP)\n\nMinimum Age Requirement\n16 years as of first day of class. \nSpecial Conditions\nAgencies sending students to this program will be asked to provide pumping apparatus to conduct practical exercises. \nStudent Equipment / Supply Needs\n\nPen/Pencil\nNotebook\nHelmet\, gloves\, turnout coat\, turnout pants\, boots\, protective hood\, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)
URL:https://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org/class/pump-operations-ii-puoa/2026-09-06/
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:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T223000
DTSTAMP:20260723T023519
CREATED:20260616T181104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T204247Z
UID:7627-1789065000-1789079400@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
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/2026-09-10/
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:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T223000
DTSTAMP:20260723T023519
CREATED:20260616T181104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T204247Z
UID:7631-1789497000-1789511400@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
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/2026-09-15/
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:20260917T183000
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UID:7632-1789669800-1789684200@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T023519
CREATED:20260616T181104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T204247Z
UID:7633-1789804800-1789837200@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
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/2026-09-19/
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:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T223000
DTSTAMP:20260723T023519
CREATED:20260616T181104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T204248Z
UID:7634-1790101800-1790116200@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
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/2026-09-22/
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:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T223000
DTSTAMP:20260723T023519
CREATED:20260616T181104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T204248Z
UID:7635-1790274600-1790289000@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
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/2026-09-24/
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:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T023519
CREATED:20260616T181104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T204248Z
UID:7715-1790409600-1790442000@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
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/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T223000
DTSTAMP:20260723T023519
CREATED:20260616T181104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T204248Z
UID:7636-1790706600-1790721000@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
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/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T023519
CREATED:20260616T181104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T204249Z
UID:7637-1791014400-1791046800@www.berkscountyfiretraining.org
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/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Berks County Fire Training Site\, 895 Morgantown Rd\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Certified Classes
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