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EFGO Host Site Requirements
May 2026
Host site requirements for IAFF Evidence-Based Fire Ground Operations (EFGO) Train the Trainer courses, covering facilities, live-fire training grounds, personnel, equipment, PPE, fuel, and medical support requirements.
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EFGO Live Fire Evolution Checklist
May 2026
IAFF Evidence-Based Fire Ground Operations (EFGO) live-fire evolution checklist covering preburn planning, training structure inspections, water supply, hose lines, PPE, SCBA, safety procedures, accountability, postburn activities, and after-action review.
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Responsibilities of Personnel
May 2026
NFPA 1400 personnel responsibilities for live-fire training, covering instructors-in-charge, instructors, students, and safety officers, including training coordination, PPE, SCBA, accountability, safety, and emergency procedures.
Hose Stream Prop Building Plans
There are two prop options. Both are acceptable for use in the EFGO program.
Option 1
This prop will cost approximately $25,000 USD to build.
Option 2
This prop will cost approximately $3,000 USD to build.
Fuel Packages
Option 1 (preferred)
Soundsmart Wood Fibre Panels, manufactured by Building Products of Canada
10 sheets per burn:
- 4 full sheets on the ceiling with two pallets holding it up
- 2 full sheets on each wall
- 2 full sheets cut in half for the back wall
Cribs are built with 3 pallets cut up into a burn barrel as shown in photos.
Option 2
uses 15/32″ plywood
9 sheets per burn:
- 4 sheets for the ceiling
- 1 and 1/2 sheets per side wall
- 2 sheets for each back wall