Bucks Advanced Fire Academy
FSC: 0916 Hours: 88.0 (Lecture: 32.0hrs / Lab: 56.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Interior Firefighter, or Bucks Basic Fire Academy, or Firefighter
I Certification

Interior Firefighter (ELIF) With and Without Live Fire
FSC: 3469 (Live Fire) Hours: 48.0 (Lecture: 17.0hrs / Lab: 31.0hrs)

Prerequisites: Age 18 and up or 17 with Act 155, Exterior Firefighter (ELEF), or
Bucks Basic Academy, or Firefighter I, and Hazardous Materials Operations
Text Book: IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 7th Edition
 

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.

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.

Introduction to the Fire Service (ELIS)

FSC: 3459 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 10.0hrs / Lab: 6.0hrs)

Prerequisites: Age 14 and up

Text Book: IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 7th Edition

Chief Officer Authorization: REQUIRED https://www.lestafire.org/sponsored-class

Truck Company Operations II (ATRC)

FSC: 0208 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 4.0hrs / Lab: 12.0hrs)

Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Truck Company Operations I

Description: This course is designed for the fire fighter to apply and refine his/her knowledge of truck company operations. Topics include: vehicle placement, forcible entry, search and rescue, aerial operations, building construction, fire travel, and ventilation.

Required Equipment: Turn out gear, SCBA

Cost: Free to all responders

Advanced Fire Police (FIPA)

FSC: 0635 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 12.0hrs / Lab: 4.0hrs)

Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Basic Fire Police (FIPO)

Gear: Job Related PPE

Description: This course will touch upon training and the training officer's qualifications, policy and procedures, legal liabilities, court appearance, leadership, communications and public relations, defensive driving, traffic control, security, self-protection and uniforms

THE STUDENT MANUAL AND HANDOUTS CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Truck Company Operations I (TRCO)

FSC: 0209 Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 12.0hrs / Lab: 4.0hrs)

Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Interior Firefighter, or Bucks Basic Fire Academy, or FF 1

Description: This course will introduce the student to the basic duties of a truck company including hand and power tool operation, search and rescue, and ventilation. Truck Company support to the Engine Company is also covered.

Required Equipment: Turn out gear, SCBA