2027 Winter Academy
Schedule & Course Descriptions
〰️ JK Boots〰️Blue Ribbon Fire Company〰️Mile high Fire Apparatus〰️Wildfire Defense Systems〰️Nicks Boots〰️CDFPC〰️ Foundation 10/23〰️HCA Health One
〰️ JK Boots〰️Blue Ribbon Fire Company〰️Mile high Fire Apparatus〰️Wildfire Defense Systems〰️Nicks Boots〰️CDFPC〰️ Foundation 10/23〰️HCA Health One
Our 2027 Exhibitors & Vendors!
Winter 2027 Course Schedule
*Lunch ONLY is included with all course tuition
*Sessions A & B: These are multiple offerings of the SAME CLASS, please only register for one session.
Visit the Course descriptions below to view:
-Prerequisite requirements
-Expected prework requirements
*(some prework will be found on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal and some will be sent to you via email)
FULL CLASSES
(As of October 12, 2026)
S-131 A S-230 A S-330 B
S-215 B S-290 A S-390
S-219 B S-290 B
EMAIL to be added to the waitlist: info@cwfima.org
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ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Supervisors & Expanding Incidents December 1-3, 2026
ICS-400: Advanced ICS for C&G Staff and Complex Incidents December 15-16, 2026
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*Lunch ONLY is included with all course tuition
ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Supervisors & Expanding Incidents January 11-13, 2027
ICS-400: Advanced ICS for C& G Staff and Complex Incidents January 14-15, 2027
L-950: NIMS All Hazard Incident Commander January 11-15, 2027
L-956: NIMS All Hazard Liaison Officer January 9-10, 2027
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*Lunch ONLY is included with all course tuition
233: Fireline Medic January 11-12, 2027
AEDC: Advanced Exercise Design Course January 11, 2027
AFT: Aerial Fire Attack January 13-14, 2027
CCBB/RXB3: Certified Burner & Intro to Agency Burn Boss (RXB3) January 13-15, 2027
CWMBP: Community Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices January 13-15, 2027
IROC: Interagency Resource Ording Capability January 12, 2027
ISAP: Incident Strategic Alignment Process January 13, 2027
Tech A: Field Mapping Tools for Operations January 11, 2027
Tech B: Field Mapping Tools for Operations January 12, 2027
MIT 101: Mitigation 101 January 13, 2027
MH (A): 1st Responder Resilience & Growth Through Traumatic Events (Session A) January 12, 2027
MH (B): 1st Responder Resilience & Growth Through Traumatic Events (Session B) January 13, 2027
STPS: Structure Protection Fundamentals January 12, 2027
HEMS (A): Helicopter EMS & Landing Zone Training January 11, 2027
HEMS (B): Helicopter EMS & Landing Zone Training January 12, 2027
When Fire Wins (A): Burn Care Where Resources are Limited and Minutes Matter January 11, 2027
When Fire Wins (B): Burn Care Where Resources are Limited and Minutes Matter January 12, 2027
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*Lunch ONLY is included with all course tuition
D-110: Expanded Dispatch Recorder January 9-11, 2027
FI-110: Wildland Fire Observations & Scene Protection for First Responders January 12, 2027
L-280 A: Followership to Leadership (Session A) January 9-10, 2027
L-280 B: Followership to Leadership (Session B) January 11-12, 2027
L-280 C: Followership to Leadership (Session C) January 13-14, 2027
M-280 A: Resource Advisor Fireline (REAF) Session A January 12-13, 2027
N9062: e-ISUITE January 12-14, 2027
N9069: Hospital & Family Liaison January 9-11, 2027
N9071: Basic Critical Incident Stress Management January 12-15, 2027
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*Lunch ONLY is included with all course tuition
S-130/190: Basic Firefighter Training & Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior January 11-15, 2027
S-130/190 Field and Review: Basic Field Day ONLYJanuary 9-10, 2027
S-131 A: Firefighter Type 1 (Session A) January 10, 2027
S-131 B: Firefighter Type 1 (Session B) January 11, 2027
S-131 C: Firefighter Type 1 (Session C) January 13, 2027
S-200 A: Initial Attack Incident Commander (Session A) January 9-10, 2027
S-200 B: Initial Attack Incident Commander (Session B) January 14-15, 2027
S-203: Introduction to Incident Information W/Social Media Workshop (new Revision) January 11-15, 2027
S-215 A: Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface (Session A) January 9-11, 2027
S-215 B: Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface (Session B) January 13-15, 2027
S-219 A: Firing Operations (Session A) January 9, 2027 **NEW Blended
S-219 B: Firing Operations (Session B) January 12, 2027 **NEW Blended
S-219 C: Firing Operations (Session C) January 14, 2027 **NEW Blended
S-230 A: Crew Boss (Blended Session A) January 9-10, 2027
S-230 B: Crew Boss (Blended Session B) January 11-12, 2027
S-230 C: Crew Boss (Blended Session C) January 12-13, 2027
S-231 A: Engine Boss (Session A) January 11-12, 2027
S-231 B: Engine Boss (Session B) January 13-14, 2027
S-231 C: Engine Boss (Session C) January 14-15, 2027
S-236 A: Heavy Equipment Boss (Session A) January 9-10, 2027
S-236 B: Heavy Equipment Boss (Session B) January 14-15, 2027
S-260: Interagency Incident Business Management January 9-11, 2027
S-261: Applied Interagency Incident Business Management January 12-14, 2027
S-270 A: Basic Air Operations (Session A) January 9-10, 2027
S-270 B: Basic Air Operations (Session B) January 11-12, 2027
S-290 A: Anticipating Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended Session A) January 11-12, 2027
S-290 B: Anticipating Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended Session B) January 11-12, 2027
S-300: Extended Attack Incident Commander January 13-15, 2027
S-330 A: Task Force/ Strike Team Leader (Session A) January 9-11, 2027
S-330 B: Task Force/ Strike Team Leader (Session B) January 13-15, 2027
S-339: Division Group Supervisor January 9-11, 2027
S-357: Food Unit Leader Cancelled- Reschedule TBD
S-359: Medical Unit Leader January 13-14, 2027
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Held at the Marriott, Colorado Springs
*Lunch is included with all course tuition by the hotel
CISM: Critical Incident Stress Management & Basic Peer Support Rescheduled to January 2026
FNWSP: Intro to Finance Workshop February 1-4, 2027
L-381: Incident Leadership February 1-5, 2027
S-320: Type 3 IMT February 1-3, 2027
S-390: Fire Environment Assessment & Fire Behavior Estimation and Intro to Behave and Behave 1 February 1-5, 2027
Course Descriptions
Included: Prerequisite/ Qualification Requirements & Prework
ICS-300: Intermediate ICS: ICS for Supervisors & Expanding Incidents
This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently using ICS in supervisory roles on expanding or Type 3 incidents. Topics include: ICS fundamentals review, incident/event assessment & agency guidance in establishing incident objectives, Unified Command, incident resources management, planning process, demobilization & incident transfer of command or close out. Qualifies for CO Post Credit! Prerequisites: ICS-200
ICS-400: Advanced ICS: ICS for Command & General Staff & Complex Incidents
This course directs the student towards an operational understanding of large single agency & complex multiagency/multi-jurisdictional incident responses. Topics include fundamentals review for command & general staff, major &/or complex incident/event management, area command, & multi-agency coordination. Interchangeable with G400 & H467, they are all NIMS compliant. Qualifies for CO Post Credit! Prerequisites: ICS-300
S-320: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team **NEW VERSION
This 3-day course serves as a basic introduction to the activities and processes of a Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT), enabling them to be better prepared to support large scale or complex operations in their communities. This course meets the needs of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF) while focusing on the importance of developing and operating as a functional USFA Type 3 AHIMT and will assist individual responders to perform as viable team members.
Prerequisites: ICS-300, IS. 100, IS. 200
FEMA Courses
L-950: All-Hazards Position Specific Incident Commander
This course provides local- and state- level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Incident Commander (IC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories:
1) Responding to the incident and command needs of the incident
2) Effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an IC on an All-Hazards ICS IMT
This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of an IC. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.
Prerequisites: ICS-300, ICS-400, IS. 100, IS. 200, IS. 700, IS. 800
L-956: All-Hazards Position Specific Liaison Officer
This course provides local-and state- level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Liaison Officer (LOFR) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT).
This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of a LOFR. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.
Prerequisites:ICS-300, ICS-400, IS. 100, IS. 200, IS. 700, IS. 800
Skill Specific Courses
AFT: Aerial Fire Attack
Introducing Aerial Fire Tactics class, designed to elevate the skills of ground resources in their collaboration with aerial firefighting aircraft. Building upon the foundation of the NWCG S270 course, this advanced program is not a basic aircraft awareness class, but a comprehensive training experience dedicated to enhancing firefighter efficiency when working alongside both fixed-wing and rotor-wing aerial firefighting units. At the heart of this course lies a scenario-driven approach, with a strong emphasis on digital and sand table scenarios. Students can anticipate leaving the class with a profound understanding of various aerial firefighting resources, including Helicopters, Large Air Tankers (LAT), Very Large Air Tankers (VLAT), Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs), and aerial supervision assets such as Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS), Lead Planes, and Helicopter Coordinator (HLCO). Through discussion and instruction, participants will gain valuable insights into which aircraft types are best suited for specific firefighting tactics and will improve student proficiency communicating with aerial assets. Ideal for students with prior aircraft experience.
Prerequisites: Preferred candidates are single resources or higher, with a special preference for those working towards Task Force, Strike Team, or Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) qualifications. If available seats permit, applicants with a minimum of FFT1 certification will also be considered.
CCBB/RXB3: Certified Burner & Intro to Agency Burn Boss
This course provides introductory training in the planning, design & implementation of low complexity “pile” burning projects. Topics include a review of basic fire behavior, project design, smoke management, legal liability, implementation techniques & the development of site-specific burn plans with risk management & project complexity. Upon successful completion of this course, private landowners can initiate the task book certification process through the CO Div. Fire Prevention & Control CDFPC as a Certified Burner Level B. Local, county, state & federal agency attendees are encouraged to initiate Burn Boss Type 3 Task Book. Prerequisites: Private landowners: None. Agency attendees: qualified FFT1 or ICT5 & S-290. Important Note: Private entities without any prior fire experience &/ or training must attend all three
days. Agency attendees meeting the prerequisites will start the class on day 2.
CWMBP: Community Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices Training
This 3-day short course Community Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices (CW-MBP) is a national-level training from Coalitions & Collaboratives, Inc. (COCO) and the USDA Forest Service. It is designed for current or future mitigation specialists, wildfire program leads, and others working with residents and their communities to reduce wildfire risk. CW-MBP training concentrates on science, methods, and tools to help you engage communities and residents while also helping you to eliminate ineffective practices. Participants should come with a basic understanding of wildfires, how structures ignite, and vegetation management practices. The course assumes you know how to mitigate but are seeking ways to engage your community. In this workshop, you will work through some of the greatest challenges facing our wildland-urban interface communities with a focus on how to increase engagement with residents and partners. The course will help you break down ineffective practices to make space for the more effective ones with a focus on on-the-ground mitigation activities. The 2-day short course covers all the same topics as our full course however some topics are covered at a higher level. If you are interested in getting the Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) N9073 Training Certificate, you must complete pre-work, attend and actively participate in both days of training, and complete a Mitigation Action Plan (MAP) within two weeks of course completion.
- *Prework Required will be emailed: Step one: register through the CWFIMA site. Step two: your registration for this class is not complete until you receive additional instructions from a COCO representative and fill out the additional paperwork to confirm acceptance into the course.
IROC: Incident Resource Ordering Capabilities
Introduction to IROC (Interagency Resource Ordering Capability). We will navigate the IROC portal, create and maintain incidents, view and managing resource status, maintain rosters, build assignment rosters, create and manage requests, release resources, and manage travel. We will also work within the DMT (Data Management Tool) to view availability of resources.
Prerequisites: D-110 and/or qualified as an EDRC/EDSD/EDSP. Must have current IROC profile with password up to date.
ISAP: Incident Strategic Alignment Process Training and Overview
The Incident Strategic Alignment Process (ISAP) is a structured yet flexible approach to collaboratively develop, discuss and communicate risk and strategy during wildfire and all-hazard incident response. It incorporated best practices, science-backed risk analytics, and clear guidance to support Incident Management Teams and Agency Administrators to lead as safely, effectively, and efficiently as possible.
The Incident Strategic Alignment Process (ISAP) represents an effort by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group to address these obstacles and build a common process and toolkit that translates across complex incidents nationwide.
ISAP offers a shared understanding of priorities, strategy, risk, and actions. It fosters clarity, so decision makers can easily answer questions, make goals and therefore communicate more effectively across various levels of incident responders.
During this one-day course students will discuss the standard ISAP overview (storyboard, forms and process), then groups will run scenarios and process the full values discussion, strategic actions, SRA and then present their outcomes. Prerequisites: None
MIT 101: Mitigation 101
This introductory course offers a foundational training experience tailored for professionals in the field of mitigation and wildfire management. This immersive one-day program aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of concepts, resources, and terminology crucial to navigating the intricacies of community wildfire mitigation. This course is intended as a precursor to Community Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices (CWMBP) if students are interested in taking that course as well. Participants can expect to leave Mitigation 101 with a heightened Awareness of wildfire mitigation and awareness of: Community Wildfire Mitigation Terminology, Introduction to Fire Behavior and Response, Policies, Plans, and Funding, The Players and Programs, Taking Action in Communities and on Landscapes and Ongoing Learning Opportunities.
Prerequisites: *Watch prework video, will be emailed.
Tech: Field Maps for Operations
This hand-on course introduces using mobile applications in the field such as ArcGIS Field Maps
(replaces Collector), Survey123, among others. Students will spend time in a classroom session and engage in outdoor exercises that demonstrate methods to work in offline environments.
Students will also learn troubleshooting skills.
There will be a 1-hour demo of the Thermal Drone capabilities now being used on the fireline.
Prerequisites: Obtain NIFC ArcGIS Online account prior to course https://tinyurl.com/2cmu3nkk
233: Fireline Medic
This course will cover necessary information for EMT’s & Paramedics to function as a Single Resource on Wildland Fires. The class will review the typical emergencies, equipment needs, interface with the MEDL, emergency evacuations, wildland safety considerations, navigation & responsibilities. *Prework Required will be emailed
Prerequisites: Current EMT or paramedic certification.
STPS: Structure Protection Fundamentals
This course introduces the roles and responsibilities of being assigned to a Structure Protection Group.
This newly developed curriculum will provide resources with an understanding of how to work within a Structure Group when assigned to protect values at risk, critical infrastructure, or threatened homes. We will discuss how to obtain access to and use Field Maps for triage evaluations, evaluate the threat to critical infrastructure, order personnel/ equipment, work with your group or division to implement, coordinate and communicate the plan.
Prerequisites: None, target audience: ENGB, STEN/TFLD, DIVS, Section Chief
FNWSP: Intro to Finance Workshop
An interagency course consisting of lectures and exercises that will identify and describe the processes and procedures performed by Personnel and Equipment Time Recorders in support of an incident. This is a fast paced and engaging course with many hands-on exercises.
Prerequisites: I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System, S-110 Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation, IS-700 Introduction to National Incident Management System, Initiated PTRC or EQTR Taskbook.
Required Program Access: NAP Account E-ISuite, Enterprise Access, FireNet or FireNet Guest Account
HEMS: Helicopter EMS and Landing Zone Training
Speaker: Tim Neaderhiser, Flight Paramedic, HCA HealthONE AirLife
This session starts in the classroom and ends with landing and loading helicopters in the field.
This is a fast paced half day training for those seeking knowledge and training on utilizing local helicopters during a medical incident as well as how to prepare and work with the helicopter crew.
The classroom portion will cover general ground operations and helicopter safety as well as LZ (Landing Zone) officer duties. Students will cover: Landing Zone set-up and prep, radio traffic, LZ description, common complications/ tactics to mitigate and the utilization of Air Medical during an MCI.
The class will move outside to the field to practice with local air medical helicopters brought in by the instructor. Before helicopters start up a quick review key safety practices and a short Q&A with the pilots will take place to ensure the safety and goals of the training.
Students will take turns individually or as teams simulating mock patient loading and landing communications. Students will be given scenarios that may be routine, but most will have a minor complication to work through. The class will observe from a distance and over the radios while instructors will assist student during the simulation as needed. All scenarios are preplanned and standard operating procedures will be maintained.
Not everyone will get an opportunity to be an LZ officer for a landing scenario. The helicopters must maintain a fuel load capable of a local response if needed. They can typically do 5-6 each. The session will conclude with a discussion on air medical utilization during MCI operations. This would include the initial response, triage, treatment, transport support and how HEMS can support an evolving MCI with other personnel and supplies.
Objectives:
1. Students will be able to discuss safe operations around helicopters, and the roles and responsibilities of the LZ officer.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate LZ set-up and effective radio communications.
3. Students will be able to discuss how HEMS can support MCI operations.
Prerequisites: None.
**Target audience Incident commanders, people that will be working directly with helicopter crews, landing zones and patient transport.
When Fire Wins: Burn Care Where Resources are Limited and Minutes Matter
Speaker: Lindsay, from the HCA Burn & Reconstructive Center
This session focuses on the critical first steps in burn care when definitive treatment may be hours away. Participants will learn practical strategies for recognizing burn severity, providing initial care, avoiding common pitfalls, and determining when rapid consultation or transfer is needed.
Prerequisites: None.
First Responder Resilience & Growth Through Traumatic Events
The First Responder industry is second only to the military for the mental and physical impact that it takes on our body. This interactive session will cover behaviors, reactions and coping mechanisms frequently seen and used in our industry, will cover use of tools, language prompts and peer support best practices for urban, suburban and rural departments and agencies. We will focus on personal buy in, in small communities, increased
risk benefit, individual and departmental growth opportunities. We will discuss options for breaking down stigma surrounding post traumatic injury, mental wellness and burnout.
This session will have interactive activities, open conversation, and opportunities to explore case based scenarios that may have impacted you, your agency or your community. This session is appropriate for all levels and positions within a department. Rookies to top level leadership, we all play a part in getting’s us all home safely at the end of the call. Prerequisites: None.
NWCG Course Descriptions
D-110: Expanded Dispatch Recorder with intro to IROC
This course provides students with the skills to perform as an Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC). Topics include the structure of the expanded dispatch organization, description of resource ordering and statusing process, and the importance of the EDRC having effective communication skills and working relationships. The final is a 4-hour, scenario-based exercise where students will complete resource orders based on timed inputs and supplemental handouts. The course gives a general overview of Interagency Resource Ordering Capability (IROC). Prerequisites: None
FI-110: Wildland Fire Observations & Origin Scene Protection for First Responders
The primary emphasis of this course is to teach sound wildland fire observations and origin scene protection practices that enable first responders to a wildland fire scene to perform proper origin scene protection procedures. The course is presented by short lectures, electronic presentations, exercises, and class discussion. Prerequisites: None.
L-280: Followership to Leadership
This training course is designed as a self-assessment opportunity for those stepping into a leadership role. One-day of classroom followed by a field day with students working through a series of problem-solving events in small teams. Topic areas include; Leadership values & principles transition challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team cohesion factors, & ethical decision-making. *Prework Required, complete online portion on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (estimated 2 hours) Prerequisites: Experience on incident assignments in operations or support functions & L-180.
L-381: Incident Leadership
This is a leadership development training recommended for incident response personnel who will function in Fireline command roles. This is an exercise/simulation-based training. The intent of this training is to provide future leaders of divisions, groups, & type 3 incidents with the leadership tools to effectively exert command & control over a quickly assembled team in a time constrained & rapidly changing incident environment. Prerequisites: L-180, Qualified as any strike team leader (TFLD) (ICT4), any support unit leader or supervisory dispatcher.
M-280: Resource Advisor, Fireline
The M-280, Resource Advisor, Fireline training course is a performance-based INSTRUCTOR-LED training (ILT) designed to prepare students to serve as a Resource Advisor, Fireline (REAF) as defined in NWCG Incident Position Standards for Resource Advisor, Fireline, PMS 350-112. This course presents scenarios that reflect the diverse challenges a REAF may encounter during an incident. Through these scenarios, participants gain hands-on experience and an understanding of REAF responsibilities in a controlled learning environment. This course is required for individuals seeking qualifications to be a REAF.
Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, S-130, S-190, RT-130
N9062: e-ISUITE
This course exposes a user to the basic application functions of each e-ISUITE module: Resources, Cost, Time, and the Incident Action Plan. These application modules are used within the Plans and Finance sections of an IMT as well as home units. Functional knowledge of the application is required to accomplish the responsibilities within those sections. Objective: to prepare students to work on an IMT in one or more of the following positions: SCKN, RESL, DMOB, PTRC, EQTR, COST, or COMP.
N-9069: Hospital and Family Liaison
Unexpected, serious injury, illness or death invokes a unique set of emotional challenges that must be processed and dealt with. During this time of profound stress, employees and family members will likely be overwhelmed with all kinds of information and decisions that require immediate resolution. The Hospital and Family Liaisons bridge support services with the injured/ill employee and/or the grieving family and the subject matter experts.
They also support the family and assure agency officials that the family’s needs are being met. Without a doubt, these are some of the most demanding and important roles within the incident support organization of the incident. This 3-day course will provide tools and guidance to liaisons.
Prerequisites: ICS 100, ICS 700, recommended be a Federal Employee City, State and county welcome. Registration closes on November 30th and must pass candidate selection process. The selected attendees will be informed by December 1st.
N9071: Basic Critical Incident Stress Management
This 4-day course combines the content of Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention courses. Crisis Intervention is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention that requires specialized training. Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic, and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, this course will prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services for both the individual and for groups. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined, and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defusing, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD).
Prerequisites: ICS 100, ICS 700, recommended to be a Federal Employee. City, County and State are welcome. Registration closes on November 30th and must pass candidate selection process. The selected attendees will be informed by December 1st. Extra spots can be filled if available after December 1st.
S-130/190 (Online): Review & Field Day (2-days)
This two-day class assists those students taking the online S-130/190 course with the necessary classroom review & field work to successfully complete the class for NWCG certification. *Prework Required (completed Online portion and returned Completion certificates) Prerequisites: successful completion of online S-130/190, L-180 modules, and the FEMA IS 100 & 700 courses (approx. 24 hours online) prior to attending 2-day class.
S-130/190: Firefighter Training & Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior (5-days)
This introductory course is designed to train entry-level firefighters referred to as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2). You will be introduced to & gain knowledge of the basic incident management organization, firefighting techniques, suppression equipment, safety, strategy/tactics along with fire behavior. Field exercises will be performed for valuable hands-on training. Includes L-180. Prerequisites: None.
S-131: Firefighter Type 1
This course is designed to meet the needs of an advanced Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1). The course is interactive & contains several tactical decision games designed to facilitate learning objectives & class discussion. Topics include: Fireline reference materials, communications & tactical decision making. Prerequisites: Qualified as FFT2.
S-200: Initial Attack Incident Commander
Initial Attack Incident Commander The intent of this course is to provide students with the tools & techniques to make the transition from Single Resource Boss to Incident Commander.*Prework Required, complete online portion on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal and watch the movie “Apollo 13” Prerequisites: Qualified as any Single Resource Boss (SRB).
S-203: Introduction to Incident Information W/ Social Media Workshop
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills & knowledge needed to serve as Public Information Officers (PIOF). The course covers establishing & maintaining an incident information operation, communicating with internal & external audiences, working with the news media, handling special situations, & long-term planning & strategy. Students will demonstrate skills & knowledge of PIO by successfully participating in a simulation & written exam. This one day Social Media Workshop is a basic introduction to the best practices, do’s and don’ts of using social media on fires as well as a basic overview of the many tools we use on fires in the US. This workshop includes: training on Inciweb, Facebook, Twitter with intro to ESRI Story Maps. We will discuss and learn to use each method of social media while talking about personal experiences as well as examples of good and bad uses. Together we can learn from one another in this ever-changing mass medium. *Prework Required, complete “enroll me” online portion on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (estimated 3 hours) Prerequisites: completion of pre-course work.
S-215: Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
Instructional units include firefighter safety in the interface, managing human factors in the interface, pre-incident planning, size-up & initial strategy, structure triage, structure protection overview, tactics in the interface, tactical operations & resource use in the interface, action assessment, plan update, & after-action review. Prerequisite: Agency personnel - (FFT1) qualified.
Structural Fire Department- must complete Intro to ICS(I-100), (L-180), (S-130/190), & (S-131); or equivalent training.
S-219: Firing Operations
This course was developed using a blended approach to learning. Students are required to complete the online training portion of the course prior to taking the ILT. 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. *Prework Required, complete “enroll me” online portion on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (estimated 5 hours)
Prerequisites: a minimum of FFT2 qualified and RT-130.
**Students seeking (FIRB) certification must successfully complete, ICS-200, S-230, S-290 and RT-130.
S-230: Crew Boss (blended)
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the Crew Boss (CRWB) position, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Crew Boss, PMS-350-98. Topics include travel and check-in in, briefings, assigning tasks and assessing crew performance, implementing fire line duties, mop-up, firing operations, using aerial resources, medical emergencies, and wildland urban interface *Prework Required, complete “enroll me” online portion on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (estimated 3 hours) Prerequisites: S-290 & FFT1 qualified.
S-231: Engine Boss
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 & crew capabilities & limitations, information sources, fire size-up considerations, tactics, & wildland/urban interface. Prerequisites: S-230 & FFT1 qualified.
S-236: Heavy Equipment Boss
This is a skill course is designed to meet the training needs of a Heavy Equipment Boss on an incident as outlined the PMS 310-1 and the Position Task Book developed for the position. Primary considerations are tactical use and safety precautions required to establish and maintain an effective dozer operation. A field exercise is required as part of the course. *Prework Required, complete online portion on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (estimated 2 hours)
Prerequisites: includes completion of pre-course work (2 hours) and qualified as firefighter type 1 (FFT1).
S-260: Interagency Incident Business Management
Discusses business management principles associated with incidents. This course includes employee responsibilities & conduct; recruitment personnel time recording; pay & commissary; correct reporting procedures for injuries; procurement & equipment time recording; property documentation; cooperative agreements with other agencies; claims/accident investigations. Prerequisites: none.
S-261: Applied Interagency Incident Business Management
This course is designed to provide the prerequisite skills/knowledge necessary to perform the task of the entry-level finance positions for commissary manager, personnel time recorder, equipment time recorder, compensation for injury specialist & claims specialist. Prerequisites: S-260.
S-270: Basic Air Operations
This course offers information on the uses of aircraft in fire suppression and provides instruction on how to conduct oneself in and around aircraft. It will familiarize the trainee with tactical and logistical uses of aircraft in fire suppression, as well as, describe the specifications for helicopter landing areas. *Prework Required, complete online portion on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (estimated 1 hour) Prerequisites: None.
S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended)
This is a skills focused course designed to prepare the developing 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. The course will train students how to make a thorough, timely assessment of the fire environment and to anticipate changes in fire behavior based on changes in and/or alignment of the fuels, weather, and topography. Students will then practice using this information to support their decision-making and risk management on the fireline.
This BLENDED course is designed to introduce students to the characteristics and interactions of the wildland fire environment (fuels, weather, and topography) that affect wildland fire behavior for safety purposes. Students will also be shown how such information can be applied. *Prework Required, complete online portion on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal Pre/ Online work: 27 Hours of completed online work before arrival to first day of class. Prerequisites: S-130/190.
S-300: Extended Attack Incident Commander
This course is designed to meet the training needs of the Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3). The focus is on the lessons of leadership and command as they relate to the ICT3 position. It is presented in participative lecture format with multiple tactical decision games for students to practice new knowledge. The seven instructional units cover Foundation Skills, Situational Awareness, Command and Control, Managing the Incident, Transitional Activities, Post-Fire Activities and a Final Simulation. *Prework Required, complete online portion on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (estimated 6-8 hours)Prerequisites: Qualified ICT4 and Strike Team Leader & preferably having two single resource boss positions (including either Crew Boss or Engine Boss). Must have satisfactory completion of pre-course work.
S-330: Task Force/Strike Team Leader
This course meets the training requirements for the positions of Task Force & Strike Team Leader. The course is designed to be interactive with several scenarios & exercises specific to wildland fire suppression. *Prework Required, complete online portion on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (estimated 2 hours)Prerequisites: Qualified as any Single Resource Boss; completion of pre-course work.
S-339: Division/Group Supervisor
This course prepares students to perform in the role of Division/Group Supervisor. Topics include division/group management, organizational interaction, division operations, all-hazard operations, & tactical decision games.*Prework Required, complete online portion on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal and purchase to read before class The Mission, the Men, and Me: Lessons from a former Delta Force Commander (New York: Dutton Caliber; 2008), Pete Blabe (estimated 6 hours)Prerequisites: Qualified TFLD or ICT3 OR ICT4 along with any two strike team leader positions (one must be STCR or STEN).
S-357: Food Unit Leader
This course is designed to meet the training needs of a Food Unit Leader (FDUL). Topics include information about the assignment, coordination, general information, safe food handling, national contract administration, alternate feeding methods, and demobilization. A significant portion of this course is devoted to examining the administration of the National Mobile Food Services Contract as it applies to the FDUL. *Prework Required, complete “enroll me” online portion on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (estimated 2 hours) Prerequisites: none.
S-390: Fire Environment Assessment & Fire Behavior Estimation
This BLENDED course is aimed at individuals who are involved in planning, managing, and executing wildland fire and prescribed burn operations and who require a thorough understanding of fire behavior calculations to enhance their effectiveness and safety. This includes students who require the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3), Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS), or Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2). Prerequisites: Qualified as any single resource boss, Completion of S-290 and completion of S-390 online prework.
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