Entry Level Fireground Support (ELFS) EL-26

Entry Level Fireground Support (ELFS) EL-26 

FSC: 3470 - 48 Hours Prerequisites: Minimum age of 14 years old at start of class 

Minimum Age: 14 years of age

Prerequisites: None
Must be completed prior to NFPA 1010 Support Person certification exam and/or ELFF1 start date
• NIMS ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• NIMS ICS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
• Hazardous Materials Awareness
• Traffic Incident Management (TIM)
• Enrollment into ACADIS platform

Required Text:
• Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills (5th Ed.) – Jones & Bartlett
OR
• Fundamentals of Firefighter Support Person – Jones & Bartlett 

Required Equipment:
• Computer with audio/video capability with Internet Access (if applicable)
• Pen/pencil or other appropriate note taking material
• Required textbook and skill book
• Full PPE ensemble (helmet, gloves, hood, coat, pants, boots, eye protection)
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• 2 sections of rope (8’-10’) 1 section of webbing

Course Description
To prepare students with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to begin a safe and productive fire service career, while developing their ability to provide effective non-suppression support during emergency operations. The course emphasizes the use of fundamental tools, safety standards, and operational practices that enable personnel to assist firefighting teams through logistical, communication, and coordination tasks that enhance overall incident effectiveness

FSC-1922 - Support Person Certification Skill Testing (NFPA 1010-2024)

Minimum Age: 14 years of age

Prerequisites:

Hazardous Materials / WMD Awareness Level Professional Certification (IFSAC and/or ProBoard)

ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System

IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Support Person Training

Required Text:

Essentials of Fire Fighting, Eighth Edition, IFSTA

Resource Materials Needed:

Support Person Certification Handbook, NFPA 1010-2024 Edition, Bucks County Community College

Required Equipment:

Approved, fitted, and maintained Turn out Gear with Helmet, Eye Protection, and Gloves

Course Description

This program is designed to evaluate the students' psychomotor skills that meet the minimum job performance requirements and will follow guidelines set forth in accordance with the policies and procedures of Bucks County Community College's Accreditation. Testing is based on current NFPA 1010 Standard, to the Support Person level through the ProBoard. (NOTE: The written examination is a separate FSC number to be completed.)

FSC-1921 - Support Person Certification Written Examination (NFPA 1010-2024)

Minimum Age: 14 years of age

Prerequisites:
* Hazardous Materials / WMD Awareness Level Professional Certification (IFSAC and/or ProBoard)
* ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
* IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
* Support Person Training

Required Text:
* Essentials of Fire Fighting, Eighth Edition, IFSTA

Resource Materials Needed:
* Support Person Certification Handbook, NFPA 1010-2024 Edition, Bucks County Community College

Required Equipment:
* None

Course Description
This program is designed to evaluate the students' cognitive skills that meet the minimum job performance requirements and will follow guidelines set forth in accordance with the policies and procedures of Bucks County Community College's Accreditation. Testing is based on current NFPA 1010 Standard, to the Support Person level through the ProBoard. (NOTE: The skill testing is a separate FSC number to be completed.)