S-130/190
S-130/190 is the introductory training for new wildland firefighters. The course actually includes four NWCG classes: S-130 (Basic Firefighter Training), S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior), L-180 (Human Factors on the Fireline), and I-100 (Introduction to the Incident Command System).
About the course
S-130 Basic Firefighter Training
Course Description: This course is designed to provide entry level firefighters skills. Many of the units are set up so they can be taught in either the classroom or the field. A version of L-180, Human Factors on the Fireline, has been included as part of this course.
Objectives
- Explain what the LCES (Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones) system is and how it relates to the Standard Firefighting Orders.
- Construct fireline to required standards using various methods.
- Strengthen, reinforce, and use holding actions on a fireline.
- Extinguish the fire with or without the use of water.
- Complete assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Given an assignment in a wildfire environment, describe factors in that environment which could impact safety.
Target Group: Entry-level firefighters
S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
Course Description: This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. S-190 is typically taught in conjunction with or prior to Basic Firefighter Training, S-130. It is designed to meet the fire behavior training needs of a firefighter type 2 (FFT2) on an incident as outlined in the PMS 310-1, Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide and the position task book developed for the position.
Objectives
- Identify and discuss the three sides of the fire triangle.
- Identify the environmental factors of fuels, weather and topography that affect the start and spread of wildland fire.
- Describe the contributing factors that indicate the potential for increased fire behavior that may compromise safety.
Target Group: Entry-level firefighters
Schedule and Location
S-130/190 is offered as a daytime or an evening class. The daytime class runs May 14-16, 2008 from 0800-1700, and the evening class runs May 12-16, 2008 from 1730-2200. Students in both classes will attend the same practical sessions May 17 and 18, 2008 from 0630-1730.
The course is located at the Boulder Emergency Squad (3532 Diagonal Hwy, Boulder, CO 80301). (Map and driving directions)
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3532+Diagonal+Hwy,+Boulder,+C.O.+80301,+USA&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addrThe practical sessions will be held near Boulder, and driving directions will be provided in class.
More Information and Registration
Students must be affiliated with a wildland firefighting or other public safety agency. Course fees are $65 for students affiliated with an agency in Boulder County and $75 for students from agencies outside of Boulder County.
Online registration has ended, but space is still available! To register, please download an NWCG Nomination Form that has been pre-populated with much of the course information, and fill in your personal information and department information and print and sign the form. The back of the form also needs to be signed by an authorized representative of your agency (ie. your Chief).
Please fax the completed and SIGNED form to Marci Linton at 303-441-1769 by Friday, May 9, 2008.