: This program builds on the foundational skills learned in ELFS and prepares students
for Firefighter I certification in accordance with NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications.
Students will receive instruction and practice across a broad range of fireground functions. Topics
include the safe use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); ground ladder operations for
access, rescue, and ventilation; and an understanding of building construction as it relates to fire
behavior and structural collapse. Training also covers forcible entry techniques, coordinated
ventilation, search and rescue procedures, and hoseline deployment for fire attack. Students apply
suppression tactics in both interior and exterior scenarios, develop firefighter survival techniques for
emergency situations, and learn salvage, overhaul, and property conservation methods. The
program concludes with modules on firefighter rehabilitation and wildland firefighting fundamentals,
ensuring readiness for incident operations.
Prerequisites: Minimum age: 17 years as of first day of class. Fireground Support (ELFS)