Description:  The 4 hour course provides the firefighter with the basic knowledge to reinforce the evidence based research conducted by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and other fire service organizations. 　This course introduces new terminology related to fire dynamics, legacy verse modern fuel loads, new construction techniques, flow paths, door control, and ventilation that all impact fire ground operations.

Training Audience: Current Officers and firefighters.

Prerequisite(s): Exterior Firefighter (ELEF)

Course Length: 4-hours

Certification: Pennsylvania State Fire Academy certificate will be issued

Textbook: Materials will be provided in class.

Equipment Needs: Pen / pencil, note-taking material. P.P.E. is not required.

Pennsylvania Department of Health Continuing Education Hours: None

Course Contact: Matt Fink, Fire Training Manager, office: (610) 344-5017 or via email at jfink@chesco.org.