This introductory course is designed to train entry-level firefighters. The student will gain an understanding of the basic incident management organization, firefighting techniques, suppression equipment, safety, strategy/tactics, along with basic fire behavior. Field exercises will be performed for valuable hands-on training. This course is designed for entry-level firefighters. PPE Required.

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Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to be interactive in nature. It contains several tactical decision games designed to facilitate learning objectives and class discussion. Topics include fireline reference materials, communications, and tactical decision-making.

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Prerequisite(s): Qualified as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2).

This course is designed to be interactive in nature. It contains several tactical decision games designed to facilitate learning objectives and class discussion. Topics include fireline reference materials, communications, and tactical decision-making.

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Prerequisite(s): Qualified as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2).

 This course provides students with the skills necessary to perform as a Field Observer (FOBS) and/or a Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO). Topics include roles and responsibilities of the FOBS and FEMO; how to make observations and document those observations; how to produce hand drawn and GPS field maps; and how to navigate using a compass and GPS. The navigation unit has 4½ hours of field exercises, and the final field exercise is 8 hours. For pre- course work, students need to read and complete exercises in Basic Land Navigation, PMS 475.

Prerequisite(s): Qualified a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1); satisfactory completion of S-230.

This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills to design, set up, operate, troubleshoot, and shut down portable water delivery systems. The focus is on portable pumps – it does not address water delivery for engines. Topics covered include portable water delivery systems, equipment, roles and responsibilities, and system design and hydraulics. There is also a field exercise where students will apply what they learned in the classroom. PPE Required.

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Prerequisite(s): None

The course introduces the roles and responsibilities of a Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB), and outlines duties of other personnel who may engage firing operations. The course discusses and illustrates common firing devices and techniques. Although comprehensive in nature, the course work is not a substitute for the dynamic fire environment.

 

The course provides students with important information regarding general tasks required to be successful. Any opportunity to show students a real ignition or demonstrate the use of an actual firing device will assist in transferring these new concepts and skills to the job. There is an optional field day outlined in the course; it is the discretion of the delivery unit to include the field day; however, if logistically feasible, it is suggested by NWCG that a field day be conducted.

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Prerequisite(s): Qualified as a Firefighter Type II (FFT2).

This is a classroom course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of duties associated with the single resource boss position from initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit. Topics include operational leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, offline duties, demobilization, and post incident responsibilities. 

 

Prerequisite(s): Qualified as Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1); successful completion of Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S- 290); satisfactory completion of pre-course work.

This is a skill course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the duties associated with engine boss, single resource (ENGB). Topics include engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire size-up considerations, tactics, and wildland/urban interface. 

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Prerequisite(s): Qualified a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1); satisfactory completion of Crew Boss (Single Resource) (S-230).

This course is designed to meet the training requirements outlined in NIMS: Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1 and the position task books developed for the positions of Task Force Leader and Strike Team Leader. Most examples and exercises in this package are specific to wildland fire suppression, although some all-hazards exercises are included. 

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Prerequisite(s): Qualified as any single resource boss; satisfactory completion of preselection assessment and pre-course work.

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Satisfactory completion of pre-selection assessment and pre-course work.

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1.    Read the publication Leading in the Wildland Fire Service, PMS 494-2 (https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms494-2)

2.    Go to the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program website.  At the bottom of the homepage, you will see the WFLDP Blog:  "Wildland Fire Leadership" (also available directly at  http://wildlandfireleadership.blogspot.com/. 

Click on Labels and read about a topic that interests you.

3.    Complete the pre-selection assessment (https://wildlandfirelearningportal.net/pluginfile.php/273012/course/section/34075/s-330-app-c-pre-course-quiz.pdf)(pre-course quiz) and submit it as directed by your instructor or course coordinator. You must obtain a score of 70% or higher to be admitted into the course.

The Wildland Medical Provider course is an intensive 12-hour program designed for new and experienced medical response personnel, including WPUs, REMs, and MEDLs. This course focuses on preparing participants to efficiently and effectively respond to an Incident Within an Incident (IWI) during wildland fires. Combining classroom discussions with hands-on field scenarios, this training addresses the unique challenges faced in wildland environments and aims to enhance the skills necessary for high-stakes medical interventions in these settings.

 

Prerequisite(s):

Current medical professional license
Completion of S-130, S190 training courses

PPE Required

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WPU/REMS is for established teams or new teams.  Once registered we will verify that each team has the required list of supplies to attend the class.  At this time, we do not have the equipment to have this class as an individual class.  Each team is required to bring their gear.

 2 REMS TEAMS /4 WPU TEAMS

This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the prospective Fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary.

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Pre-requisites:  Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190).