For Registered Students
2024 Summer Academy
Address: Cripple Creek - Victor High School, 410 North B Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813 - Map It Here
Check-In: You must check-in prior to attending class. Check-in will begin Sunday, from 1500-1800 and every day thereafter from 0630-1730.
Breakfast Starts in the High School Cafeteria at 0645
Morning Briefing is Daily at 0715
Class starts at 0800 promptly
Prework and Class Instructions for Students Below
Once you registered and receive confirmation, Find your class in the the list below for any Pre-work, procedures and special instructions that you need to complete prior to arrival.
FEMA All-Hazard Courses
O-305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
Completion of EMI Application 119-25
Application for the class doesn’t open until 1 day before the start of class through the end of class
https://training.fema.gov/generaladmissionsapplication/staticforms/startapplication.aspx
Application Instructions
See attached document for more details regarding the online application instructions
A laptop computer is recommended: the student workbook will be provided electronically, no books or manuals are printed.
Power will be provided in the classroom
Go kit (per position)
You will be creating documents and files for the class.
Skills Specific Courses
CDOT: CDOT/DFPC Wildfire Program
This course is for CDOT employees only!
No Pre-work Required
PEW: PTRC/EQTR Workshop
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
NFES #2160 - Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook – bring electronic or paper copy
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Laptop computer
Internet and Power will be provided in the classroom
MIT 101: Mitigation 101
ROHVA: Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Basic Driving Course
Please bring/complete the following mandatory item:
You will be in working outside during this class make sure you are prepared for the weather!!
Completion of pre-work
You must complete the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle E-Course at www.rohva.org prior to class
Clothing and Safety Equipment
Helmet (full face or 3/4 DOT approved), gloves, over the ankle boots, long sleeves, pants and eye protection (Riding helmets are NOT available for check-out.
UTV Vehicle
IF AVAILABLE, BRING A GOOD WORKING UTV (If you can not please let us know by May 1st) If your department has a UTV please bring. Contact us if you don’t have one so we can plan accordingly!!
Tech Class: Field Mapping Tools for Operations
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
You will be in working outside during this class make sure you are prepared for the weather!
Register for a NIFC ArcGIS Online Account
Bring a mobile device - smartphone or tablet
Internet and power will be available in class
Additional Information
This hand-on course provides an introduction to 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.
NWCG Courses
FI-210: Wildland Fire Cause Origin & Determination
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
You will be in working outside during this class make sure you are prepared for the weather!!
Completion of pre-work:
The Pre-Course Work module and exam are available in the NWCG Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) https://wildlandfirelearningportal.net/course/view.php?id=987. You will need to register separately on the WFLP to access the Pre-Course Work.
Required Equipment
Leather lug sole boots (no hiking boots) - Leather gloves – Fire Shelter - Clipboard or Tatum ** Nomex pants & shirt – eye protection hard hat with chin strap
Clothing and Equipment Check-out
If your agency does not provide clothing and equipment, these items (does not include boots), can be checked out from the academy supply through logistics.
Optional Equipment:
NFPA#921 Guide for Fire & Explosion Investigations (Order at www.nfpa.org) - Belt Weather Kit or Kestrel - GPS unit or compass – Laptop computer – Digital Camera (These are not required but very helpful for class)
ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
L-280: Followership to Leadership
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
You will be in working outside during this class make sure you are prepared for the weather!!
Required Equipment
Field exercise - Sturdy footwear (boots are best, fire approved boots are not required - NO open-toed shoes) & comfortable clothing
L-380: Fireline Leadership
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
You will be in working outside during this class make sure you are prepared for the weather!!
Completion of pre-work
Pre-work will be mailed prior to class. You will need to read the book “Into Thin Air” by John Krakauer, complete the study guide and bring it to class.
Night Field Day
There will be a night field exercise, please bring - PPE including appropriate boot footwear, backpack for water and snacks, headlamp (we have a few available for check-out through Supply).
N9073: Community Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices
S-130/190: Firefighter Training & Intro to Fire Behavior
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
You will be in working outside during this class make sure you are prepared for the weather!!
Required items for field session:
Leather boots with lug soles – (work boots or good hiking boots are fine) Nomex pants & shirt – Field pack - Hard hat (with chin strap) - Leather gloves - Eye protection
Clothing and Equipment Check-out
If your agency does not provide clothing and equipment, these items (does not include boots), can be checked out from the academy supply through logistics.
Overnight Field Day
Overnight tent and sleeping bag needed! Come prepared for the weather!
S-130/190: Blended Review & Field Day for online course
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
You will be in working outside during this class make sure you are prepared for the weather!!
Required document copies for field session:
Bring copies of L-180, S-130 & S-190 completed module certificates and give to instructor (you must complete all prior to attendance)
Required items for field session:
Leather boots with lug soles – (work boots or good hiking boots are fine) Nomex pants & shirt – Field pack - Hard hat (with chin strap) - Leather gloves - Eye protection
Clothing and Equipment Check-out
If your agency does not provide clothing and equipment, these items (does not include boots), can be checked out from the academy supply through logistics.
NFES #1077 Incident Response Pocket Guide
will be available for purchase.
S-131: Firefighter Type 1
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
NFES #1077 Incident Response Pocket Guide
will be available for purchase.
S-200: Initial Attack Incident Commander
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
NFES #1077 Incident Response Pocket Guide
will be available for purchase.
S-211: Portable Pumps and Water Use
Please bring the following mandatory items to class: You will be in working outside during this class make sure you are prepared for the weather!!
Required items for field session:
Leather boots with lug soles – (work boots or good hiking boots are fine) Nomex pants & shirt – Field pack - Hard hat (with chin strap) - Leather gloves - Eye protection
Clothing and Equipment Check-out
If your agency does not provide clothing and equipment, these items (does not include boots), can be checked out from the academy supply through logistics.
Optional Equipment
Agency Engine (Type 6 or 4). Please notify the academy if you are able to bring an engine.
S-212: Wildland Fire Chainsaws
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
You will be in working outside for 3 days during this class make sure you are prepared for the weather!!
Completion of pre-work
Read the S-212 Chainsaw Glossary of Terms to become familiar with terminology used in this course.
Watch the Safety Video Below
Review this Chainsaw Safety video which discusses recent events regarding refueling accidents. A short discussion about this will be discussed in class.
Required Equipment
Nomex pants & shirts - Leather lug sole boots(no hiking boots) - Leather gloves – ear protection – eye protection – hard hat w/strap Highly recommended: Bug repellant – Sun Screen – Rain gear
Clothing and Equipment Check-out
If your agency does not provide clothing and equipment, these items (does not include boots), can be checked out from the academy supply through logistics.
Optional equipment:
Working chainsaw, max bar length appropriate for saw, must have chain break & spark arrester. 3-5 pound falling axe & wedges. – Chainsaw chaps (must overlap boot 2”, clean with no cuts). Field Maintenance Tool Kit: files – flat & found, file guide, combination tools, depth gauge tool, extra chain & starter cord, bar nuts & spark plugs, E-clip.
S-212 Safety Video
S-215: Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
NFES #1077 Incident Response Pocket Guide
will be available for purchase.
S-219: Firing Operations
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
Completion of pre-work
Complete online training in the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP): https://wildlandfirelearningportal.net/login/index.php
If you don’t have an account please create one immediately, sometimes it can take time to approve the accounts.
Instructions to complete the course in the WFLP portal
1. Sign-in
2. Click on “Find Learning” at the top
3. Click on “courses”
4. Check the e-learning box and type class into the search field as seen in the screenshot below.
5. Click on the “S-219 Firing Operations NWCG 2014 Online Component Only and click “Enroll Me” – complete and print certificate to bring to class!
S-230: Crew Boss (Single Resource)
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
Completion of pre-work
Complete the Student Profile Form and bring to class
Completion of pre-work
Complete the pre-course work questionnaire. You will need to use the NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide, PMS 461. Bring completed questionnaire to class.
NFES #1077 Incident Response Pocket Guide
will be available for purchase.
S-231: Engine Boss
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
NFES #1077 Incident Response Pocket Guide
will be available for purchase.
S-236: Heavy Equipment Boss
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
Completion of pre-work #1
Please review the S-236 Heavy Equipment Boss pre-course work guide.
Completion of pre-work #2
Complete the Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy modules including the knowledge checks. Be prepared to discuss these modules in class.
Completion of pre-work #3
Review this publication, Mechanized Equipment for Fire and Fuel Operations (Yellow Book), prior to coming to class.
NFES #1077 Incident Response Pocket Guide
will be available for purchase.
Optional: Review the S-236 video Firefighters Inside the Iron.
Video is below
S-236: Heavy Equipment Boss Video
S-260: Interagency Incident Business Management
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
NFES #2160 Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook
please download from https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms902.pdf An electronic copy will be provided.
Laptop computer
Electronic documents will be available for review. Internet and Power will be provided in the classroom.
S-270: Basic Air Operations
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
Completion of pre-work
Read the Basic Aviation Safety publication to become familiar with important terms and concepts.
S-271: Helicopter Crew Member
S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
Instructions
This instructor-led course has pre-course work and a pre-selection assessment (estimate 5 hours)
Completion of pre-work #1
Complete the pre-course work
Completion of pre-work #2
Complete the pre-selection assessment (.docx) (pre-qualifying test). You must obtain a score of 70% or higher to pass the pre-selection assessment in order to attend the course.
Use the reference materials below to complete the pre-course work and pre-selection assessment.
NWCG Fireline Handbook, Appendix B, PMS 410-2
Basic Land Navigation, PMS 475
Fire Weather Handbook, PMS 425-1
Aids to Determining Fuel Models
Fire Environment Visualization
FLAME in a Nutshell
2006 S-190 Student Workbook
Safety Zones
Standard Fire Behavior Fuel Models
S-330: Task Force/Strike Team Leader
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
Completion of pre-work #1
Read the publication Leading in the Wildland Fire Service, PMS 494-2.
Completion of pre-work #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.
Completion of pre-work #3
Complete the pre-selection assessment (pre-course quiz) and submit as directed by your instructor or course coordinator. You must obtain a score of 70% or higher to be admitted into the course.
NFES #2724 Interagency Standards for Fire & Fire Aviation Operations
bring if you have; reference copies available in class.
NFES #1077 Incident Response Pocket Guide
will be available for purchase. Or available Here