S-100 Basic fire suppression and fire line safety
Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate will demonstrate a basic knowledge of wildland fire suppression organization structure, wildfire behavior, plus suppression and safety procedures. Practical skills with equipment used in BC to effectively and safely respond to wildfires are a mandatory component for initial ticket holders. Successful candidates will receive the S-100 Fire Suppression certificate.
The S-100 is a two day course the first time you take it. This course must be refreshed annually. The refresher S-100a can easily be done by attending a 4-hour classroom session.
S-185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance
Upon completion of the S-185 course, the participant will be able to size up and evaluate potential fire entrapment situations and how to act accordingly to remove themself safely from a potentially risky situation, deploy the necessary resources using safe and efficient strategies and tactics to prevent loss of life.
The S185 is a one-time course that takes approximately 5 hours of instruction.
