Entry-Level Fire Training Programs
The current Entry Level Fire Training Curriculum consists of three (3) separate levels (courses) of instruction, each a prerequisite for the next level. The entry level fire training curriculum consists of a series of separate programs designed around NFPA 1010 – Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications Firefighters for the Firefighter I and Firefighter II levels.
- Fire Ground Support (ELFS)
This 48-hour entry-level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to an overview of the fire service, fire service organization, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, tools, emergency lighting, backing apparatus, fire ground operations including fire behavior, basic building construction, structural collapse, fire hose, water supply, communications, ropes and knots, and inspection/refill of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). This training is designed to prepare candidates for the Support Firefighter Certification Exam. - Firefighter I Training (ELFFI)
This 88-hour entry-level course is designed to introduce new firefighters to SCBA operation, interior fire behavior, building construction, fire extinguishers, forcible entry, ladders, fire streams/hose line advancement, interior fire ground operations including SCBA emergency procedures, search and rescue, firefighter survival, ventilation, utility and loss control, origin and cause, and fire control (suppression). HACC additionally incorporates an 8-hour Flashover Awareness into this program for a total of 96 hours of training. This training is designed to prepare candidates for the Firefighter I Certification Exam. - Firefighter II Training (ELFFII)
This 40-hour entry-level course is designed to introduce seasoned firefighters to advanced fire ground operations including building construction, fire safety surveys/fire and life presentation, generators, lighting equipment, technical rescue, fire protection systems, service testing of hose, combustible gas and liquid fire control, foam, coordinating fire ground operations communication, and advanced origin, cause an arson. This training is designed to prepare candidates for the Firefighter II Certification Exam.
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