Mandatory classes for Crew/Engine boss
S 290
This is a skills focused course designed to prepare the developing 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. The course will train students how to make a thorough, timely assessment of the fire environment and to anticipate changes in fire behavior based on changes in and/or alignment of the fuels, weather, and topography. Students will then practice using this information to support their decision-making and risk management on the fireline.
This BLENDED course is designed to introduce students to the characteristics and interactions of the wildland fire environment (fuels, weather, and topography) that affect wildland fire behavior for safety purposes. Students will also be shown how such information can be applied.
The course is a blended training combining an Online Training (OLT) component and an Instructor-led Training (ILT) component.
Online Training component
The focus of the online training is to teach knowledge and concepts. The course lessons build upon the basics in S-190, and provide more detailed information on fuels, weather, and topography. They also provide a basis for analyzing variables and understanding how different interactions affect wildland fire behavior for firefighter safety. The online training will take approximately 22 hours to complete. Your progress will be saved as you move along.Students are required to complete the online component of the course and pass the assessment prior to taking the ILT portion. At the conclusion on the online component, student receive a Memo of Completion of the online component. The memo is proof of your successful completion of the online component and must be provided to the instructor prior to the instructor-led portion of the course.
Instructor-led Training component
The ILT will reinforce the content learned online and provide opportunities to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios and practical exercises.Upon successful completion of the Instructor-led portion, the lead instructor will issue a NWCG Training Course Completion Certificate.
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify and describe the attributes of the fire environment that influence wildland fire behavior.
- Acquire, interpret, and communicate the characteristics of the fire environment.
- Recognize the critical interactions between the elements of the fire environment and their effects on wildland fire behavior.
- Anticipate changes in fire behavior that will impact on-the-ground decision-making and risk management.
Target Group
Personnel desiring to be qualified as any Single Resource Boss or Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO).
NOTE: Be sure to check agency-specific guidelines; some agencies may have different requirements.
Prerequisite Qualifications and Training
Successful completion of S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior.
If you are invited by our company to attend these classes, you will need to create an account with the WFLP.
Online Training (OLT): https://www.wildlandfirelearningportal.net/course/view.php?id=4128
A Memo of Completion, received upon completion of the Online Component, is required for participation in the Instructor-Led Component of the course.
Course Components and Hours to Complete
| Component | Hours |
|---|---|
| Instructor-led training | 16 |
| Pre-course work | N/A |
| Pre-selection assessment | N/A |
| Online Training (Self-directed) | 22 |
| Field Exercise | N/A |
| Recommended Total Hours | 38 |
Web Links to Reference Material for S290:
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Section outline
S-230 Crew Boss (Single Resource) (Blended-Online Component) 2023
Description
This BLENDED course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the Crew Boss (CRWB) position, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Crew Boss, PMS-350-98. Topics include travel and check-in, briefings, assigning tasks and assessing crew performance, implementing fire line duties, mop-up, firing operations, using aerial resources, medical emergencies, and wildland urban interface.
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe Crew Boss responsibilities prior to and during mobilization, on the incident, and during demobilization.
- Identify the hazards and risks on various incidents and describe how to mitigate them.
- Describe tactics with are appropriate to various wildland fire situations and procedures to implement them through the chain of command.
The course is a blended training combining an Online Training (OLT) component and an Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component. See a more detailed description of this course: Course: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource)(Blended), 2023 Instructor-Led Training (wildlandfirelearningportal.net)
Online component: The focus of the online training is to teach knowledge and concepts. Students are required to complete the OLT portion of the course and pass the assessment prior to taking the ILT portion. This portion will take approximately 3 hours to complete.
Instructor-led component: The ILT will reinforce the content learned online and provide opportunities to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios and practical exercises.
Providing Feedback on the Course: The feedback that you provide is a valuable tool for making the course better for other firefighters.
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Description
This BLENDED course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the Crew Boss (CRWB) position, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Crew Boss, PMS-350-98. Topics include travel and check-in, briefings, assigning tasks and assessing crew performance, implementing fire line duties, mop-up, firing operations, using aerial resources, medical emergencies, and wildland urban interface.
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe Crew Boss responsibilities prior to and during mobilization, on the incident, and during demobilization.
- Identify the hazards and risks on various incidents and describe how to mitigate them.
- Describe tactics with are appropriate to various wildland fire situations and procedures to implement them through the chain of command.
The course is a blended training combining an Online Training (OLT) component and an Instructor-Led Training (ILT) component. See a more detailed description of this course: Course: S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource)(Blended), 2023 Instructor-Led Training (wildlandfirelearningportal.net)
Online component: The focus of the online training is to teach knowledge and concepts. Students are required to complete the OLT portion of the course and pass the assessment prior to taking the ILT portion. This portion will take approximately 3 hours to complete.
Instructor-led component: The ILT will reinforce the content learned online and provide opportunities to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios and practical exercises.
Providing Feedback on the Course: The feedback that you provide is a valuable tool for making the course better for other firefighters.
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S-231 Engine Boss (Single Resource)(Blended-Online Component) 2012
STUDENT MUST BE ENROLLED IN A LOCAL ILT COMPONENT BEFORE Self-enrolling!
This course was developed using a blended approach to learning. Students are required to complete the online training portion of the course and pass an online assessment prior to taking the ILT. The focus of this online training is to teach knowledge and concepts. The ILT will reinforce the content learned online and provide opportunities to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios and practical exercises. Upon completion of the ILT, students must then take and pass a final assessment in order to receive credit for the course. The final assessment covers content from both the online and ILT portions of the course.
This course is designed (Online Component and a Classroom Component) designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the duties associated with engine boss, single resource (ENGB). Topics include engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire sizeup considerations, tactics, and wildland/urban interface.
This blended delivery option has an online component of 6 hours and an instructor-led component of 6-10 hours. Additional information about the course can be found on the Overview page.
STUDENT MUST BE ENROLLED IN A LOCAL ILT COMPONENT BEFORE Self-enrolling!
This course was developed using a blended approach to learning. Students are required to complete the online training portion of the course and pass an online assessment prior to taking the ILT. The focus of this online training is to teach knowledge and concepts. The ILT will reinforce the content learned online and provide opportunities to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios and practical exercises. Upon completion of the ILT, students must then take and pass a final assessment in order to receive credit for the course. The final assessment covers content from both the online and ILT portions of the course.
This course is designed (Online Component and a Classroom Component) designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the duties associated with engine boss, single resource (ENGB). Topics include engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire sizeup considerations, tactics, and wildland/urban interface.
This blended delivery option has an online component of 6 hours and an instructor-led component of 6-10 hours. Additional information about the course can be found on the Overview page.
