Exterior Firefighter (EL22-ELEF) Fall 2025 at Latrobe VFD

2022 Version of the PSFA - Exterior Firefighter (EL22-ELEF). Course Goal: Upon successful completion an entry level firefighter shall be able to identify and utilize basic knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to exterior fire ground operations. Course Description: This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to fire ground operation including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), fire dynamics, fire extinguishers, forcible entry, ladders, and fire streams/hose line advancement. This is the third of four levels (courses) in the curriculum. Prerequisites: Fireground Support (ELFG), NIMS 700 (free online), ICS 100 (free online). Minimum age: 14 years old at start of course. Required Referenced Text(s): Essentials of Fire Fighting, Seventh Edition by International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). Student Equipment & Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Notebook; Supported reference material and skill book (Must remain in possession of student until the end of all levels); helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles), and SCBA and spare cylinder required for all classes. Course is a PSFA CEU program. Total hours = 40, CEUs = 4