NIMS compliant training to learn essential fire management skills with the S-230 and S-290 courses: leadership, safety, tactics and fire behavior.
This is a classroom course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of duties associated with the Single Resource Boss position from initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit.
Course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. It is the second course in a series which collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills.
To take the Engine Boss classes you need:
Course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. It is the second course in a series which collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills.
Course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). IS-200 provides training on and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS.
National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and United States Fire Administration's National Fire Programs Branch.
If you have successfully completed IS-200, IS-200.a, or IS-200.b you may want to review the new version of the course. For credentialing purposes, the courses are equivalent. This course is NIMS compliant and meets the NIMS Baseline Training requirements for IS-200.
Contact us to register for Engine Boss training.
We offer Basic Wildland Firefighter (FFT2), FFT1 (S-131), the RT-130 annual refresher (Yellow Card) and Engine Boss courses (S-230 and S-290). These programs are designed for individuals looking to start or advance their careers in wildland firefighting.
Anyone interested in becoming a Type 2 Firefighter (FFT2), including those aiming for positions on Contract Engine Crews or as Water Tender Operators, can enroll. No previous experience is required.
This course includes approximately 30 hours of self-paced online study, one day of classroom instruction, and one field day that includes a Pack Test. It covers wildland fire operations such as ignition, control, mop-up, and suppression.
Yes, you must complete online certificates (S130, L180, S190, IS700.b, IS100.c) before attending the field day training. These certificates are essential for earning the Red Card necessary for wildland firefighting employment.
Call 406-529-9523 or email jobs@outbackfirefighting.com to register. No deposit is required. Complete the required online certificates and email them to us or bring them to your classroom training, then attend the 8-hour class and Pack Test on the field day.
No, completing these classes requires a stable internet connection and a suitable device like a computer or tablet. The classes cannot be done from a cellphone.
The Engine Boss program includes S-230 Crew Boss and S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, focusing on leadership, risk management, tactics and fire behavior. It is designed for those looking to take on supervisory roles. Prerequisites: S-130, S-131, L-180, S-190, IS-100, IS-700 and a completed FFT1 Task Book.
You'll need to complete pre-work for S-290, S-230 and IS-200. This includes registering for accounts, completing online courses, and taking final exams where necessary.
RT-130 is $50. Pack Test only is $25. The FFT2 S-130 field day is $145 (Pack Test included). FFT1 S-131 is $145. Engine Boss S-230 is $145 and S-290 is $295. No deposit is required.
The Pack Test is included in the field day of the Basic Wildland Firefighter program, or you can take it on its own for $25. It is a physical fitness test, so prepare and practice before you come.
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