Fire Ground Support (ELFG)
FSC: 3460 Hours: 32.0 (Lecture: 12.0hrs / Lab: 20.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 14 and up, Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS), or Bucks Basic Academy
Text Book: IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 7th Edition
Description: This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operation including fire behavior, building construction-structural collapse, fire hose, water supply, communications, ropes and knots, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). This is the second 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