Exterior Firefighter (ELEF)
FSC: 3462 Hours: 40.0 (Lecture: 14.5hrs / Lab: 25.5hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 14 and up, Fire Ground Support, or Bucks Basic Academy,
NIMS – 100 & 700
Text Book: IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 7th Edition
Description: This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operation including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), fire behavior, building construction, fire extinguishers, forcible entry, ladders, and fire streams/hose line advancement. This is the third of five levels (courses) in the curriculum.
LESTA is hosting the Essentials of Firefighting Modules through Bucks County Community College. Please note Essentials is only open to Lehigh County First Responders. Out of County Responders are NOT permitted to register for these modules. Please see the below schedule as well as attached flyers for each module. Registration is REQUIRED through PA Train. Chief Officer Authorization Submissions must be submitted for each module & hazmat class. The Hazmat Classes will be combined with the fall Fire 1 class as well as CPR.
7850 Lime St
Fogelsville, PA 18051
United States