Interior Firefighter Extended (EL22-ELIF EXT) at Ligonier Borough Fire Department

2022 Version of the PSFA - Interior Firefighter Extended (EL22-ELIF EXT). This is a 12-hour extended program that provides additional training in hose line management under “Live Fire”, Fire Dynamics Practical Applications, and Cancer Prevention. 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 interior fire ground operations. Course Description: This entry level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to interior fire ground operations including air monitoring, Search and Rescue, Firefighter Survival, tactical Ventilation, Interior Hose Streams, Fire Suppression, and Overhaul, Salvage & Property Conservation. This is the fourth of four levels (courses) in the curriculum. Prerequisites: Exterior Firefighter (ELEF), Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO). Minimum age: 18 years 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 = 60, CEUs = 6.0