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Training Academy

A Non-Profit Organization 501C3 School (EIN 82-3319176)

Basic Wildland Firefighter

200-hour training program

Advanced Wildland Firefighter

160-hour training program

200-hour training program

Basic Wildland Firefighter

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Basic Wildland Firefighter 200-hour training program

This program is enhanced S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws, Pack Test and ICS-100, ICS 200, L-180, L-280, S-110, S-130, S-190, NIMS 700, CPR and First Aid courses, as well as teambuilding, crew cohesion, interpersonal crew dynamics, fuels reduction techniques, and leadership training.

Each day will incorporate a physical training, teambuilding, and crew organization component specifically designed to help develop a cohesive well-organized Fire Crew, both physically and mentally prepared for the tasks they will be performing on the job.

In addition to interactive classroom studies, instructional techniques include, long arduous hikes carrying tools and equipment that will regularly be used on the job. These activities will help to build stamina, work hardening, improved situational awareness and crew cohesion.

The hikes will also include teaching and discussion points along the way to reinforce course curriculum with examples in a real-world environment. Much of the curriculum includes hands on actives and exercises in the field with the focus on the duties of a Fire Crew Member.

BASIC WILDLAND FIRE ACADEMY

  1. Introduction and orientation to Academy, performance standards, code of conduct, policies and procedures etc.
  2. ICS 100 – Introduction to the Incident Command System
  3. ICS 200 C. – Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
  4. NIMS IS 700 B. National Incident Management System, An Introduction
  5. L-180 – Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
  1. L-280 – Followership to Leadership
  2. S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
  3. S-130 Firefighter Training
  4. S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
  5. S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws, Chipper and Weed Eater
  6. CPR, AED and First Aid
  1. Basic Life Support (High Quality CPR)
  2. Field scenarios and exercises
  3. Work Capacity Test (Pack Test)
  4. Daily physical fitness and team building exercises
  5. Resume writing, job application techniques and interview skills

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Upon successful completion participants will receive 11 individual course certificates.

  • ICS 100C.
  • ICS 200
  • NIMS 700 B.
  • L-180
  • L-280
  • S-110
  • S-130
  • S-190
  • S-212
  • CPR AED First Aid
  • Pack Test

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Upon successful completion participants will receive 11 individual course certificates.

ICS 100C.

ICS 200

NIMS 700 B.

L-180

L-280

S-110

S-130

S-190

S-212

CPR AED First Aid

Pack Test

160-hour training program

Advanced Wildland Firefighter

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Advanced Wildland Firefighter

This 160-hour training program builds on the Basic Wildland Fire Training program. Participants that successfully complete this program will be better prepared to safely operate in the wildland fire environment. This program will develop wildland firefighters to be more qualified and marketable; and exceeds the training requirements for NWCG Type 1 Wildland Firefighter.

This training program includes the following instructor led training:

  • S-131 Firefighter Type 1
  • S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use
  • Basic Land Navigation and GPS
  • S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface
  • S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
  • Daily Physical Fitness and Team Building

Total hours – 160

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Upon successful completion participants will receive 5 additional course certificates and be eligible to be issued a Firefighter Type 1 Task Book. These certificates include:

  • S-131 Firefighter Type 1
  • S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use
  • Basic Land Navigation and GPS
  • S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface
  • S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

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Upon successful completion participants will receive 5 additional course certificates and be eligible to be issued a Firefighter Type 1 Task Book. These certificates include:

S-131 Firefighter
Type 1

S-211 Portable Pumps
and Water Use

Basic Land Navigation
and GPS

S-215 Fire Operations in
the Wildland Urban Interface

S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the Wildland Fire Academy, graduates will be able to:

  1. Identify and explain environmental factors of fuels, weather, and topography that affect the start and spread of wildland fires and how these factors can affect safety.
  2. Explain what LCES (Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones) system is and how it relates to the Standard Firefighting Orders and firefighter safety.
  3. Establish wildland fire control measures using various methods on simulated fire ground situations while communicating clearly and effectively.
  4. Demonstrate competency and skills to design, set up, operate, troubleshoot and shut down portable water delivery systems.
  5. Explain and demonstrate basic chain saw operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and fireline construction techniques.
  6. Describe how to operate safely and effectively in a wildland urban interface incident using situation awareness, performing structure triage and citing appropriate structure protection actions.
  1. Demonstrate how to interpret a topographical map to determine slope, aspect, acreage, distance and coordinates.
  2. Identify the fundamental leadership principles, human factors and techniques used to communicate effectively.
  3. Explain and demonstrate understanding of the components, principles and concepts of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
  4. Explain the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System (ICS) and the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
  5. Describe the ICS functional areas and the roles of the Incident Commander and Command Staff. Describe the General Staff roles within ICS. Identify how NIMS management characteristics apply to ICS for a variety of roles and discipline areas.
  6. Describe different types of briefings and meetings. Explain flexibility within the standard ICS organizational structure. Explain transfer of command briefings and procedures. Use ICS to manage an incident or event.

Training Accreditation

We provide courses in accordance with NWCG requirements and NFPA Standard 1051 for Wildland Firefighting.

(Development of these courses was in association with the NWCG and the US Forest Service.)

  • Wildland Firefighter Type 2
  • Wildland Firefighter Type 1

Wildland Firefighting Leadership Classes

  • SAQA ID 79246 Further Education and Training Certificate: Wildland Firefighting
  • NQF Level 4 – 140 Credits
  • 12 – 18 Months (Classes, Hands-on, Tests)
  • Aimed at learners with work experience as wildland fire fighters, who wish to become team leaders or supervisors
  • International Comparability of Qualifications for World Wide Operations

Training Methodology

  • Classroom Training
  • Hands-On Learning
  • E-Learning

Mentoring and Coaching to Reinforce Learning

Train and equip for efficiency and safety

  • DISCIPLINE
  • TRAINING
  • FITNESS