I-100 INTRODUCTION TO ICS, L180
HUMAN FACTORS ON THE FIRELINE, S-130 FIREFIGHTING TRAINING, S190 INTRODUCTION TO
WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR
I-100 - This course is an introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) Topics
include: introduction to ICS, basic features of ICS, incident commander and
command staff functions, general staff functions, facilities, and common
responsibilities. It provides a foundation upon which to enable entry-level
personnel to function appropriately in the performance of incident-related
duties. L180 - This course is designed to teach situation
awareness, basic communication responsibilities, attitude and stress barriers,
decision-making process, and teamwork principles. S130 - This course is
designed to provide entry level firefighters skills. S190 - This
course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and
spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations.
Course enables personnel to operate efficiently using the Incident Command
System (ICS) in supervisory roles on expanding or Type 3 incidents. Topics
include: ICS fundamentals review, incident/event assessment and agency guidance
in establishing incident objectives, Unified Command, incident resources
management, planning process, demobilization and incident transfer of command or
close out. National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant. Prerequisite – I-200.
Course designed
as a self-assessment opportunity for individuals preparing to step into a
leadership role. The course combines one day of classroom instruction followed
by a second day in the field with students working through a series of
problem-solving events in small teams (Field Leadership Assessment Course).
Topics include: leadership values and principles, transition challenges for new
leaders, situational leadership, team cohesion factors and ethical
decision-making. Prerequisite – Experience on incident assignments in operations or
support functions and L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline.
Course provides students with the knowledge of wildland fuels and fire
behavior to make safe and effective fire management decisions on prescribed and
wildland fires. Prerequisite – S-130/190.
Course designed to train dispatch recorders on the structure of an expanded
dispatch organization and to effectively perform with that organization. It will
provide the student with a working knowledge of the purpose and process of
completing the resource order and other dispatch forms. It also provides
instruction on establishing dispatch procedures.
Course designed to produce student proficiency in performance of all duties
associated with the single resource crew boss, from initial dispatch through
return to the home unit. Topics include: preparation and mobilization,
assignment preparation, tactics and safety, off-line duties, demobilization and
post-incident activities. Prerequisites – Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss (FFT1), S-131, S-290.
Course provides proficiency in performance of the duties associated with the
Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) position. Topics include: identifying
engine/crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire size-up
considerations, tactics and wildland/urban interface. Prerequisites – Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss (FFT1), S-131, S-290, S-230.
Course discusses management principles associated with incidents. It
includes: employee responsibilities and conduct, personnel time recording; pay
and commissary, correct reporting procedures for injuries, procurement and
equipment time recording, property documentation, cooperative agreements with
other agencies and claims/accident investigation
S-261 APPLIED
INTERAGENCY INCIDENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Course designed to provide the prerequisite skills necessary to perform the
task of the entry level finance position.
Course designed to meet the training requirements outlined in the Wildland Fire
Qualification System Guide and the Position Task Books. Prerequisite – Single
Resource Boss.
FI-110 WILDLAND FIRE OBSERVATIONS AND 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. Recommended
training for all first responders including single resource bosses, law
enforcement officers, prevention technicians and field resource personnel.
