Description: This 40-hour course will equip entry level firefighters with the knowledge, skills, and abilities focusing on exterior fire ground operations. The course will consist of lecture and practical’s consisting of:

• SCBA Donning
• Fire Dynamics
• Fire Extinguishers
• Forcible Entry
• Fire Streams
• Ladders

This course is the third module of the PA State Fire Academy’s Entry Level Fire Training Curriculum

Training Audience: Firefighters starting their career in the fire service

Prerequisite(s): Must be 14 years old, Fireground Support (ELFG) certificate, Hazardous Materials Awareness, ICS 100, ICS 700, skill book.

Age 14 to 18, students must possess a proper work permit from your sending school. They must be turned on the first day of training. Earlier submissions are ok.

Course Length: 40 hours

Textbook: Fire Fighting manual (can be provided at an additional cost) 

Equipment Needs: Note-taking material and full PPE (helmet, gloves, turnout coat and pants, boots, protective hood, and safety glasses/goggles) and SCBA with spare air cylinder.

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.