WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING II TRAINING

(Entry-level wildland firefighting course)

S190 – Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

This course provides instruction in primary environmental factors that affect the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. This course will be taught in conjunction with Firefighting Training S130.

S130 – Firefighting Training

This course is a combination of field and classroom training for entry-level firefighters. Topics include:
- Safety Orientation
- Firefighter Preparedness
- Tools and Equipment
- Firing Devices
- Fire Shelter Use (new generation)
- Use of Water
- Suppression
- Securing the Control Line
- Use of Maps
- Scouting
- Hazardous Materials
- Standards of Survival

Student Requirements:
- Good physical condition/arduous duty capability
- Leather work boots (8" lace up)
- Long-sleeved work shirt
- Gloves, leather work-type

On completion, trainees will qualify as Basic Wildland Firefighter II (“Red Card”).
Eligible to take the Fireservice pack test and be red-carded.