S-130/190, L-180
Basic Wildland Firefighting and Fire Behavior
This course is designed to provide entry-level firefighters skills. Field time is encouraged, and many of the units are set up so they can be taught in either the classroom or the field. The field exercise for Unit 12 is required.
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 NIMS: Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1, and the position taskbook developed for the position.
What you need to bring…..
Laptop/iPad/notebook/pencil/pen
Reusable water bottle
Snacks (lunch provided)
Any medications currently prescribed
If you are with an agency, you should provide your own web gear and PPE
PPE to include Sturdy boots (8’ leather boots with lug soles preferred on field day)
Leather gloves
Change of clothes
Poncho/Rain jacket
Pre-Requisites
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Pre-Requisites ***
There are NO pre-reqs for this course.
It is recommended that you complete IS-100 and IS-700 prior to the class. These courses are FREE on the FEMA website.
L-180 will be taught during the S-130/190 course but you can also take it virtual through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal.
All students will deploy a fire shelter during the course but a Work Capacity Test (WCT of pack test) will not be conducted during the course. Per NWCG, the WCT must be administered by your employment agency.
Course Pre-Work & Instructor Contact
Instructors: Contact info@azwima.org with any questions
Session A - Karl Rhein
Session B - Jeremy Simoneau
Session C - Vince Nielsen
Session D - Dennis Stern
There is NO pre-course work for this class.
Approximately 2 weeks before the academy, students will be divided into one of our 4 class groups to ensure smaller class sizes and quality instruction. You will be notified by email as to what session you are in as far as A, B, C or D.