ICS COURSES/ WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE
I-200: Basic ICS
I-300: Intermediate ICS
I-400: Advanced ICS
S-130: Fire Fighter Training
S-131: Fire Fighter Type 1 Training
S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
S-200: Initial Attack Incident Commander
S-203: Introduction to Incident Information
S-212: Wildland Fire Chainsaws
S-215: Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
S-230: Crew Boss – Single Resource
S-231: Engine Boss
S-234: Ignition Operations
S-244: Field Observer
S-245: Display Processor
S-270: Basic Air Operations
S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
S-300: Extended Attack Incident Commander
S-330: Task Force/Strike Team Leader
S-336: Tactical Decision Making in Wildland Fire
S-339: Division/Group Supervisor
S-346: Situation Unit Leader
S-349: Resources Unit Leader/Demobilization Unit Leader
S-355: Ground Support Unit Leader
S-356: Supply Unit Leader
S-358: Communications Unit Leader
S-359: Medical Unit Leader
S-360: Finance/Administration Unit Leader
S-390: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
S-400: Incident Commander
S-403: Information Officer
S-404: Safety Officer
I-200: Basic ICS
Hours: 12-16
Designed For: First line supervisors, single resource bosses, lead dispatchers, field
supervisors, company officers, and entry level positions (trainees) on incident management
teams.
Description: This course introduces students to the principles of the Incident Command
System (ICS) associated with incident-related performance. Topics include leadership and
management, delegation of authority and management by objectives, functional areas and
positions, briefings, organizational flexibility, transitions and transfers.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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I-300: Intermediate ICS
Hours:18-24
Designed For: Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) candidates, incident middle
management(Unit Leaders, Division/Group Supervisors, and Strike Team Leaders), elected
officials, line officers, lead dispatchers, Multi-agency Coordination (MAC) members, director
heads(public works director, fire chief, sheriff), emergency managers, agency representatives.
Description: This course provides description and detail of the Incident Command System
(ICS) organization and operations 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 resource management,
planning process, demobilization, transfer of command, and close out.
Prerequisites: I-200
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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I-400: Advanced ICS
Hours: 16
Designed For: Senior personnel expected to perform in a management capacity in an
area command/complex incident environment.
Description: This course directs the student towards an operational understanding of
large single-agency and complex multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional incident responses.
Topics include: Fundamentals review for command and general staff, major and/or
complex incident/event management, area command, and multi-agency coordination.
Prerequisites: I-300
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-130: Fire Fighter Training
Hours: 30-35½
Designed For: Entry-level firefighters.
Description: This course is designed to provide entry-level fire fighters skills. Many
of the units are set up so they can be taught in either the classroom or the field;
field time is encouraged. A version of L-180, Human Factors on the Fireline, has
been included as part of this course.
Prerequisites: S-190
Certification: None
Class Size:40
Restrictions: None
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S-131: Fire Fighter Type 1 Training
Hours: 8
Designed For: Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1)
Description: This course meets the training needs of the Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1)
and is interactive in nature. Topics include fireline reference materials,
communications, and tactical decision-making.
Prerequisites: Qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2)
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
Hours: 6-8
Designed For: Entry-level fire fighters
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 Fire Fighter Training,
S-130. It is designed to meet the fire behavior training needs of a Fire Fighter
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.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-200: Initial Attack Incident Commander
Hours: 16
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as an (ICT4)
Description: This course is designed to meet the training needs of the Incident
Commander Type 4. The six units cover: foundation skills, intelligence gathering and
documentation, size-up, developing a plan of action, post-fire activities, evaluating
incident objectives, and managing the incident.
Evaluation of the student is by unit tests and performance based evaluations.
Prerequisites: Qualified as a Single Resource Boss
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-203: Introduction to Incident Information
Hours: 30
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as Public Information Officer (PIOF)
Description: Receive the skills and knowledge needed to serve as a public information
officer. Topics include establishing/maintaining an incident information operation,
communicating with internal/external audiences, working with the media, handling
special situations, and long-term planning/strategy.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-212: Wildland Fire Chainsaws
Hours: 24-36
Designed For: Individuals desiring to be qualified as Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1),
Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) or Felling Boss (FELB)
Description: This course introduces the function, maintenance and use of internal
combustion engine powered chain saws, and their tactical wildland fire application.
Field exercises support entry-level training for fire fighters with little or no
previous experience in operating a chain saw, providing hands-on cutting experience
in surroundings similar to fireline situations.
Prerequisites: Qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2)
Certification: None
Class Size: Ratio: 10:1 (Skills Proficiency)
Restrictions: This course requires a site with adequate materials and equipment to deliver the training
according to the course outline.
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S-215: Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
Hours: 28-32
Designed For: Wildland Fire Agencies: Required for Initial Attack Incident Commander
Type 4 (ICT4) and Strike Team Leader (tractor/plow, dozer, engine, or crew).
Structural Fire Departments: Engine operators, chief officers, and company officers
responsible for structure protection in suburban/urban interface areas that may be
threatened by wildland fire.
Description: Designed to assist structure and wildland fire fighters who will be
making tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire that threatens life,
property, and improvements, in the wildland/urban interface.
Topics include: Interface awareness, size-up, initial strategy and incident action
plan, structure triage, structure protection tactics, incident action plan assessment
and update, follow-up and public relations, and fire fighter safety in the interface.
If the optional exercises at the end of the tactics unit are used or a field exercise
is included additional course time is needed. Instructors are encouraged to extend
the course to 32 hours and add a field exercise covering size-up, structure
triage, tactics, and any other local area training as appropriate.
Prerequisites: Wildland Fire Agencies: Qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1)
Structural Fire Departments: I-100, L-180, S-130, S-131, S-190
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-230: Crew Boss – Single Resource
Hours: 24
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as an Engine Boss (ENGB)
Description: Training for the single resource boss position from initial dispatch
through demobilization to the home unit. Topics include operational leadership,
preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment
avoidance, safety and tactics, offline duties, demobilization, and post incident
responsibilities.
Prerequisites: S-290 and qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1)
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-231: Engine Boss
Hours: 12-16
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as an Engine Boss (ENGB)
Description: Designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the
duties associated with ENGB. Topics include engine and crew capabilities and
limitations, information sources, fire size-up considerations, tactics, and
wildland/urban interface.
Prerequisites: S-230 and qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1)
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-234: Ignition Operations
Hours: 16
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as Firing Boss (FIRB)
Description: This course introduces the roles and responsibilities of a Firing Boss
(FIRB), common firing devices, and general firing operations and techniques. Although
comprehensive in nature, the coursework is not a substitute for the dynamic fire
environment. The course provides students with important information concerning
general tasks required to be successful. Any opportunity to show students a
small-prescribed burn or demonstrate how devices operate in the field will promote
transferring these new skills to the job. Due to the wide variety and capabilities
of sponsors presenting this course, the field exercise portion of the class is not
defined. Therefore, the cadre and sponsoring unit are responsible for planning field
exercises and demonstrations in accordance with their capabilities.
Prerequisites: S-290
Certification: None
Class Size: Ratio: 10:1 (Skills Proficiency)
Restrictions: This course requires a site with adequate materials and equipment to deliver the training
according to the course outline.
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S-244: Field Observer
Hours: 20
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Field Observer (FOBS) and/or
Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO)
Description: This course provides the student with the skills necessary to perform
as a field observer (FOBS) and/or a fire effects monitor (FEMO). Topics include
roles and responsibilities of the FOBS and FEMO; how to make observations and
document those observations; how to produce hand drawn and GPS field maps; and
how to navigate using a compass and GPS. The navigation unit has 4½ hours of
field exercises and the final field exercise is 8 hours.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the precourse work Ability to use a GPS
receiver S-290
FOBS: Qualified as a Single Resource Boss
FEMO: Qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2)
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-245: Display Processor
Hours: 8
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Display Processor (DPRO)
Description: This course provides students with the skills necessary to perform as a
Display Processor (DPRO). Topics include general roles and responsibilities and how
to assist the situation unit leader with producing incident maps, inputs for the
Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) and other incident products. The final exam is
3 hours.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the precourse work
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-270: Basic Air Operations
Hours: 16
Designed For: Single Resource Boss, Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4), and Support
Dispatcher (EDSD)
Description: This course covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management
and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical
uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas.
Note:the regulations, procedures, and policies addressed in this course are
primarily those governing federal agency and ICS operations. State, county, or
other political subdivisions using this course will need to consult their agency
having jurisdiction with respect to regulations, procedures, and policies.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
Hours: 32
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as any Single Resource Boss or Fire
Effects Monitor (FEMO)
Description: This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the
prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management
operations. It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop
fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. Fire environment differences are
discussed as necessary; instructor should stress local conditions.
Prerequisites: S-190
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-300: Extended Attack Incident Commander
Hours: 16
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
Description: The focus is on leadership and command as they relate to the ICT3 position
and presented in participative lecture format with multiple tactical decision games
for students to practice new knowledge. The seven instructional units cover:
foundation skills, situational awareness, command and control, managing the incident,
transitional activities, post-fire activities, and final simulation. There is also
an optional staff ride activity (Unit 8) if instructors choose to include it.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the precourse work Qualified as an Incident
Commander Type 4 (ICT4) and Task Force Leader (TFLD) or Qualified as an Incident
Commander Type 4 (ICT4), Strike Team Leader (TFLD), and any two Single Resource Boss
positions – one must be Crew (CRWB) or Engine (ENGB)
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-330: Task Force/Strike Team Leader
Hours: 24
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Task Force Leader (TFLD) or
any Strike Team Leader (STPL, STDZ, STEN, or STCR)
Description: Designed to meet the training requirements outlined in the Wildland Fire
Qualification System Guide and the Position Task Books (PTB) developed for the
positions of Task Force Leader and Strike Team Leader and specific to wildland fire
suppression. If students are expected to perform in some other risk area, exercises
and examples appropriate to the expected risk should be added.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the precourse work
Qualified as any Single Resource Boss
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-336: Tactical Decision Making in Wildland Fire
Hours: 24-32
Designed For: Experienced Single Resource Bosses and Initial Attack Incident Commanders
Description: Designed to meet training requirements in the Operations Section of the
ICS and is specific to wildland fire suppression. This course prepares experienced
Single Resource Bosses and Initial Attack Incident Commanders in the tactics necessary
at the Strike Team/Task Force Leader level. It is also valuable for Operations
Supervisors qualified at higher management levels who have not received training in
wildfire suppression tactics.
Prerequisites: Qualified as a Single Resource Boss or Initial Attack Incident Commander
Type 4 (ICT4)
Certification: None
Restrictions: None
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S-339: Division/Group Supervisor
Hours: 20
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Division/Group Supervisor(DIVS)
Description: Prepares students to perform in the role of Division/Group Supervisor
and provides instruction in support of the specific tasks of the DIVS. Topics
include division/group management, organizational interaction, division operations,
all-hazard operations, and tactical decision games (optional). There is a final
examination in this course.
Prerequisites: I-200, I-300 Qualified as a Task Force Leader (TFLD) or Incident
Commander Type 3 (ICT3) or Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) and in any two Strike
Team Leader positions – one must be STCR or STEN
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-346: Situation Unit Leader
Hours: 18-24
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as Situation Unit Leader (SITL).
Description: The course starts with how to activate, setup, organize, manage, and
demobilize a situation unit. It then addresses the products (maps, ICS-209, and
other reports) the unit produces, as well as the technology needed to produce the
products.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the precourse work Qualified as any Strike
Team Leader or Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-349: Resources Unit Leader/Demobilization Unit Leader
Hours: 28-32
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Resources Unit Leader (RESL)
and/or Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB)
Description: Training begins with a discussion on unit activation and management.
Topics include RESL responsibilities related to resource status systems, planning
process, and resource products/outputs and DMOB responsibilities for developing
and implementing the demobilization plan
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the precourse work and test
basic knowledge of current automated resource status system, such as I-Suite
Qualified as a Status/Check-in Recorder (SCKN)
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-355: Ground Support Unit Leader
Hours: 16
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Ground Support Unit Leader
(GSUL)
Description: Managing the transportation plan, maintenance, and related services at
an incident. Topics include gathering assignment information; organizing, staffing,
and laying out the unit; field inspection of equipment; operation and coordination
with other units, and demobilization.
Prerequisites: Qualified as an Equipment Manager (EQPM)
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-356: Supply Unit Leader
Hours: 16
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)
Description: Training on the duties of a Supply Unit Leader and managing the incident
supply unit.
Prerequisites: Qualified as an Ordering Manager (ORDM)
Qualified as a Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-358: Communications Unit Leader
Hours: 24
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Communications Unit Leader
(COML)
Description: This course is designed to provide skills and knowledge needed to
perform in the role of Communications Unit Leader. Topics include mobilization,
establishing the communications unit, communications system design and ordering,
communications system installation and maintenance, communications equipment
assignment and accountability, incident communications center, internal and
external coordination, demobilization, and current communications issues and
technology.
Prerequisites: Qualified as an Incident Communications Technician (COMT)
Qualified as an Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM)
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-359: Medical Unit Leader
Hours: 20
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Medical Unit Leader (MEDL)
Description: This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to
perform in the role of Medical Unit Leader. Topics include gathering information,
organizing the medical unit, supervising the unit, evaluation, documentation, and
demobilization.
Prerequisites: Prior or current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician
or equivalent
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-360: Finance/Administration Unit Leader
Hours: 32
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Procurement (PROC), Cost
(COST), Time (TIME), and/or Compensation/Claims (COMP) Unit Leader
Description: Designed to provide the prerequisite knowledge and skills necessary
to perform the tasks of Finance/Administration Unit Leader.
Prerequisites: Qualified as Personnel Time Recorder (PTRC) for Time Unit Leader
(TIME Qualified as Equipment Time Recorder (EQTR) and meet agency procurement
authority requirements for procurement unit leader (PROC) Qualified as
Compensation-For-Injury Specialist (INJR) and Claims Specialist (CLMS) for
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader (COMP)
Have agency related cost estimation and analysis experience for Cost Unit Leader (COST)
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-390: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
Hours: 32
Designed For: Personnel desiring to become qualified as Division/Group Supervisor
(DIVS), Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2), Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3),
or in a position requiring this knowledge
Description: Designed to introduce fire behavior calculations by manual methods,
using nomograms and the Fire Behavior Handbook Appendix B. the student gains an
understanding of the determinants of fire behavior though studying inputs (weather,
slope, fuels, and fuel moisture). The student also learns how to interpret fire
behavior outputs, documentation processes, and fire behavior briefing
components.
Prerequisites: S-290 and qualified as a Single Resource Boss
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-400: Incident Commander
Hours: 24
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as an Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
Description: Topics include team administration, communication, information/intelligence
processing, agency administrator and IC responsibilities, transfer of command, and
demobilization. The course provides exercises to assist the student in acquiring the
knowledge to learn these skills. An optional "lessons learned" unit allows the
addition of geographic area specific information, but the course time frame must
be increased accordingly.
Prerequisites: Qualified as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
Qualified as one of the General Staff Section Chiefs at the Type 2 level
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-403: Information Officer
Hours: 28-32
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as Public Information Officer
Type 2 (PIO2)
Description: This course meets the training requirements for a Public Information
Officer Type 2. Topics include information organization and assignment, developing
a communications strategy, information operations, creating a safe environment,
effective media relations, incident within an incident, community relations
analysis, documentation, demobilization, and transitioning. Students must pass
a final exam.
Prerequisites: S-190
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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S-404: Safety Officer
Hours: 24
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Safety Officer
Description: Designed to meet the training needs of the Safety Officer position
in the incident command system. Topics include safety officer effectiveness,
analysis techniques, safety messages, briefings and reports, and high hazard
operations.
Prerequisites: None
Certification: None
Class Size: 40
Restrictions: None
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