Class Details

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). This training is designed to prepare candidates for the Firefighter I Certification Exam. (NOTE: dates are subject to change with notice)

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State Certified Course?

  • Bucks County Community College Certificate

Registration

  • Fee: Membership: Free / In-Network: $75 / Out-Of-Network: $85
  • Deadline: July 7, 2026

Prerequisites

17+ years old, ELFS: Fire Ground Support & [Hazardous Materials Operations & First Aid/CPR – these corequisites may be completed anytime prior to attempting the FF1 certification exam.]

Student Needs

Note taking materials, Full PPE ensemble, SCBA