Fireground Support (ELFS) at East Huntingdon Twp FD for Non-Members


ID : 20398   

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Fireground Support (ELFS) is the new 2026 Level 1 Essentials Series.  This program combines the previous versions of ELIS and ELFG into one program. This entry level course is designed to prepare the student for the new Fireground Support certification by introduce new firefighters to basic and complex information including an overview of the fire service, fire service history, it’s mission and organization, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, tools, communications, work areas, backing apparatus, fire hose, water supply, hose operations, ropes and knots, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), building construction, and scene lighting.  Prerequisites: Minimum age: 14 years old at start of course, Requirements: Turn-Out Gear (TOG), not needed the 1st night of class, Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills, Fifth Edition (ISBN:9781284298000), & 20 ft. piece of rope (min. 7/16” dia.).
 

Class Details

10 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Wed, Mon.  
  Weekly - Sat.  
  Weekly - Wed.  
  Weekly - Sun.  
  Weekly - Mon, Wed.  
  Weekly - Sun.  

Location : Offsite Location Location : 
  Offsite Location.

Instructor : Tyler Olsen 

CEUs : 4.8

 

Notice

Please read:  Location: East Huntingdon TS FD, 120 Fire Department Rd, Tarrs, PA 15688. Runs: Monday & Wednesdays, June 17, 22, 24, & July 1, 8, 20, & 22, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, June 27, & July 19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., & Sunday, July 26, 8 a.m.-Noon. This is the new PSFA Essentials Series, Level 1 (EL26-ELFS). Prerequisites: Minimum age: 14 years old at start of course, MANDATORY Attendance of 80%, no skills can be missed. Skills make-up is available, and subject to instructor availability – additional fees may apply based on skills needing to be made up; see policy on website. Requirements: Turn-Out Gear (TOG), not needed the 1st night of class, Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills, Fifth Edition (ISBN:9781284298000), 20 ft. piece of rope (min. 7/16” dia.) Starts: Wednesday, June 17 at 6 p.m. Runs: Monday & Wednesdays, June 17, 22, 24, & July 1, 8, 20, & 22, 6-10 p.m., & Saturday & Sunday, June 27, & July 19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., & Sunday, July 26, 8 a.m.-Noon. Support Firefighter NFPA 1010 Certification & Traffic Incident Management Personnel Exam (Optional): Sunday, August 2 with report time of 7:30AM at WCCC-PSTC; Exam cost is $250.00 and is separate from course cost. Tuition / Material Fee for ELFS: East Huntingdon TS FD - $0.00, for Non-Members - $175.00 & $10.00. Min/Max for class: 10 / 30.

Tuition: 

$185.00


Registration Closes On
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
6/17/2026 - 6/24/2026 Weekly - Mon, Wed 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Offsite, Offsite Location  Map Tyler Olsen  ClassRoom
6/27/2026 - 6/27/2026 Weekly - Sat 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Offsite, Offsite Location  Map Tyler Olsen  Skills
7/1/2026 - 7/8/2026 Weekly - Wed 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Offsite, Offsite Location  Map Tyler Olsen  ClassRoom
7/19/2026 - 7/19/2026 Weekly - Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Offsite, Offsite Location  Map Tyler Olsen  Skills
7/20/2026 - 7/22/2026 Weekly - Mon, Wed 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Offsite, Offsite Location  Map Tyler Olsen  ClassRoom
7/26/2026 - 7/26/2026 Weekly - Sun 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Offsite, Offsite Location  Map Tyler Olsen  Skills

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