2010 Midwest Wildfire Training Academy Courses
The Big Rivers Forest Fire Management Compact is a partnership between the Missouri Department of Conservation, the Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa Departments of Natural Resources, and the USDA Forest Service’s Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry. A USDA Forest Service National Fire Plan Grant for the Wildland Academy will minimize the cost for students to attend the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses being offered. The grant accounts for the difference in registration costs between standard MU FRTI and MWTA courses.
All courses offered during the Wildland Academy will be taught to NWCG standards. MWTA faculty meet the instructor prerequisites as outlined in NWCG Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualification System Guide (310-1). These courses are open to all students that meet the qualification requirements as outlined in the course description.
L-180/S-130/190-A — Review and Field Practical - Firefighter Training and Wildland Fire Behavior
L-180/S-130/190-B — Review and Field Practical - Firefighter Training and Wildland Fire Behavior
S-131-A — Firefighter Type 1 Training
S-131-B — Firefighter Type 1 Training
S-133 / L-180 — Look Up, Look Down, Look Around / Human Factors
S-211 — Portable Pumps and Water Use
SR-1 — Sawyer Recertification - A, B, C – NEW
SR-2 — Sawyer Recertification - A, B, C – NEW
SR-3 — Sawyer Recertification - A, B, C – NEW
S-215 — Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface
S-230 — Crew Boss – Single Resource
S-234 — Ignition Operations
S-290 — Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
S-300 — Extended Attack Incident Commander
S-330 — Task Force/Strike Team Leader
RX-310 — Introduction to Fire Effects – NEW
L-280 — Followership to Leadership
WCT-A — Work
Capacity Test
WCT-B — Work
Capacity Test
L-180/S-130/S-190–A — Field Practical – Firefighter Training and Wildland Fire Behavior
Lead Instructor:
Steve Paes, Missouri Department of Conversation
Start:
Wed, 9 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Thu, 10 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
Completion by CD of I-100, "Introduction to the Incident Command System" or equivalent; S-190, "Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior" and S-130/L-180, "Firefighter Training". The courses are self-paced and can be accessed on the CD provided. Make sure you print off and bring to the "Review and Practical" all module certificates and/or course completion certificates you get while completing the courses.
Contact Hours:
16
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $120 – After 8 May 10 = $160
This is a combination of introductory courses designed to train the entry-level firefighter. You will be introduced to and gain knowledge of the basic incident management organization, firefighting techniques, suppression equipment, safety, strategy/tactics along with fire behavior, and establish an awareness of human performance issues that impact fireline job performance.
The full course completion of provided CD’s or online versions of I-100, S-130/L-180 and S-190, and the completion of this 16 hour Review and Field Practical along with the completion of the “Field Practical” is required for final certification of the above courses.
Note: Students will need to bring work clothing, leather lace-up boots, work gloves and hardhat to this class.
[Return to top]
L-180/S-130/S-190–B — Field Practical – Firefighter Training and Wildland Fire Behavior
Lead Instructor:
Reggie Bray, Mark Twain National Forest
Start:
Sat, 12 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Sun, 13 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
Completion by CD of I-100, "Introduction to the Incident Command System" or equivalent; S-190, "Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior" and S-130/L-180, "Firefighter Training". The courses are self-paced and can be accessed on the CD provided. Make sure you print off and bring to the "Review and Practical" all module certificates and/or course completion certificates you get while completing the courses.
Contact Hours:
16
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $120 – After 8 May 10 = $160
This is a combination of introductory courses designed to train the entry-level firefighter. You will be introduced to and gain knowledge of the basic incident management organization, firefighting techniques, suppression equipment, safety, strategy/tactics along with fire behavior, and establish an awareness of human performance issues that impact fireline job performance.
The full course involves completion of on-line or CD versions of I-100, S-130/L-180 and S-190, and the completion of this 16 hour Review and Field Practical. Completion of the "Field Practical" is required for final certification of the above courses.
Note: Students will need to bring work clothing, leather lace-up boots, work gloves and hardhat to this class.
[Return to top]S-131–A — Firefighter Type 1 Training
Lead Instructors:
Chris Peterson, Shawnee National Forest
Start:
Wed, 9 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Wed, 9 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
S-130 and S-190.
Contact Hours:
8
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $60 – After 8 May 10 = $80
This course is designed to meet the training needs of both Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss (FFT1) and Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5). The course is interactive, and contains several exercises, which encourage group and class discussion. Topics include: fireline reference materials, documenting activities, fireline communications, tactics, and safety.
Note: Students should bring their personal copy of the “Fireline Handbook” to this class.
[Return to top]
S-131–B — Firefighter Type 1 Training
Lead Instructors:
Karl Harris, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Start:
Fri, 11 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Fri, 11 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
S-130 and S-190.
Contact Hours:
8
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $60 – After 8 May 10 = $80
This course is designed to meet the training needs of both Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss (FFT1) and Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5). The course is interactive, and contains several exercises, which encourage group and class discussion. Topics include: fireline reference materials, documenting activities, fireline communications, tactics, and safety.
Note: Students should bring their personal copy of the “Fireline Handbook” to this class.
[Return to top]
S-133/L-180 — Look Up, Look Down, Look Around and Human Factors on the Fire Line
Lead Instructor:
Gary Smith, Missouri Department of Conservation
Start:
Wed, 9 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Wed, 9 JUN 10, 5:00p.m.
Contact Hours:
8
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $60 – After 8 May 10 = $80
“Look Up, Look Down, Look Around” focuses on seven environmental factors and their respective indicators that Fireline personnel should recognize to predict hazardous fire behavior. The course also addresses how to use these indicators when applying the Risk Management Process.
“Human Factors on the Fireline” establishes an awareness of human performance issues and how these issues impact fireline job performance. This course addresses human performance that relates to the individual, including situational awareness, communication, decision making, risk management, and teamwork skills.
[Return to top]
S-211 — Portable Pumps and Water Use
Lead Instructor:
Greg Hickman, Neosho Fire Department
Start:
Fri, 11 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Sun, 13 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Contact Hours:
24
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $180 – After 8 May 10 = $240
This course is presented in a combined classroom/field exercise format providing training for a portable water pump operator. The course consists of three skill areas: supply, delivery, and application of water. Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of correct water use, basic hydraulics, and equipment care. The field exercise requires set-up, operation, and maintenance of pump equipment.
Note: Students will need to bring work clothing, lace-up boots, work gloves and hard hat to this class.
[Return to top]
SR–1 — Wildfire Power Saws Recertification — A, B, C – NEW
Lead Instructor:
Shawn Maijala, Mark Twain National Forest
Start:
Wed, 9 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Wed, 9 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
Students having previously completed the NWCG S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws and current CPR/First-Aid certification.
Contact Hours:
8
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $60 – After 8 May 10 = $80
This one-day, field based course will serve as a recertification for all Faller Levels (FALA, FALB, FALC) and is required every three years for MDC & USFS employees/AD’s. This recertification course is open to NWCG-qualified sawyers from any agency and likewise will serve as a valuable refresher for these individuals. Students will demonstrate chain saw proficiency to determine current qualification level. Enrollees will learn and implement new techniques through field based exercises and discussions. These discussions will include current policy and administrative requirements of chain saw operators.
Note: Students will need to provide a properly functioning chain saw with an 18-24” guide bar and appropriate PPE to include; Hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, long sleeve shirt, chaps, and leather boots.
[Return to top]
SR–2 — Wildfire Power Saws Recertification — A, B, C – NEW
Lead Instructor:
Shawn Maijala, Mark Twain National Forest
Start:
Thu, 10 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Thu, 10 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
Students having previously completed the NWCG S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws and current CPR/First-Aid certification.
Contact Hours:
8
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $60 – After 8 May 10 = $80
This one-day, field based course will serve as a recertification for all Faller Levels (FALA, FALB, FALC) and is required every three years for MDC & USFS employees/AD’s. This recertification course is open to NWCG-qualified sawyers from any agency and likewise will serve as a valuable refresher for these individuals. Students will demonstrate chain saw proficiency to determine current qualification level. Enrollees will learn and implement new techniques through field based exercises and discussions. These discussions will include current policy and administrative requirements of chain saw operators.
Note: Students will need to provide a properly functioning chain saw with an 18-24” guide bar and appropriate PPE to include; Hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, long sleeve shirt, chaps, and leather boots.
[Return to top]
SR–3 — Wildfire Power Saws Recertification — A, B, C – NEW
Lead Instructor:
Shawn Maijala, Mark Twain National Forest
Start:
Fri, 11 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Fri, 11 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
Students having previously completed the NWCG S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws and current CPR/First-Aid certification.
Contact Hours:
8
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $60 – After 8 May 10 = $80
This one-day, field based course will serve as a recertification for all Faller Levels (FALA, FALB, FALC) and is required every three years for MDC & USFS employees/AD’s. This recertification course is open to NWCG-qualified sawyers from any agency and likewise will serve as a valuable refresher for these individuals. Students will demonstrate chain saw proficiency to determine current qualification level. Enrollees will learn and implement new techniques through field based exercises and discussions. These discussions will include current policy and administrative requirements of chain saw operators.
Note: Students will need to provide a properly functioning chain saw with an 18-24” guide bar and appropriate PPE to include; Hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, long sleeve shirt, chaps, and leather boots.
[Return to top]
S-215 — Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
Lead Instructor:
Bobby Bloodworth, National Park Service
Start:
Tue, 8 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Fri, 11 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
Student must have basic knowledge of structure and wildland firefighting operations. They must also be familiar with and understand their agency firefighting policy as it relates to interface fires.
Contact Hours:
32
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $240 – After 8 May 10 = $320
This course provides training for initial attack incident commanders and company officers confronting wildfire, which is presenting a threat to life, property, and improvements. The trainee will learn safe and effective strategies and tactics to minimize harm presented by wildfire to the urban interface.
Note: Students should bring their personal copy of the “Fireline Handbook” to this class.
[Return to top]
S-230 — Crew Boss – Single Resource
Lead Instructor:
Bill Altman, Missouri Department of Conservation
Start:
Tue, 8 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Thu, 10 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
Qualified as firefighter type 1 (FFT1) and completed S-290.
Contact Hours:
24
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $180 – After 8 May 10 = $240
This course is 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. Topics include: operational leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, offline duties, demobilization and post incident responsibilities.
Note: Students should bring their personal copy of the “Fireline Handbook” to this class.
[Return to top]
S-234 — Ignition Operations
Lead Instructor:
Jody Eberly, Mark Twain National Forest
Start:
Wed, 9 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Thu, 10 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
S-290.
Contact Hours:
16
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $120 – After 8 May 10 = $160
This is an entry-level course providing training in the functional roles and responsibilities connected with firing operations. The course covers planning, ignition procedures and techniques, and equipment applicable to wildland and prescribed fire. It also addresses the role of the ignition specialist or firing boss as the organization manages escalation from a non-complex to a complex fire situation.
Note: This course is not intended to qualify or certify any person in the use, storage or transport of any firing device.
Students should bring their own copy of the “Fireline Handbook” to this class.
Pre-study or Pre-course work Packet – Students enrolled in the specified courses will receive a Pre-study packet or on-line pre-study that must be completed prior to attending and available to the instructor at the beginning of the class.
[Return to top]
S-290 — Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
Lead Instructor:
Tom Romaine, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Start:
Thu, 10 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Sun, 13 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
S-190
Contact Hours:
32
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $240 – After 8 May 10 = $320
This course is designed to prepare participants to undertake safe and effective fire management operations on prescribed and wildland fires. It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. S-133, Look Up-Look Down-Look Around is an integral component of this course.
Note: Students should bring their personal copy of the “Fireline Handbook” to this class.
Pre-study or Pre-course work Packet – Students enrolled in the specified courses will receive a Pre-study packet or on-line pre-study that must be completed prior to attending and available to the instructor at the beginning of the class.
[Return to top]
S-300 — Extended Attack Incident Commander
Lead Instructor:
Chris Peterson, Shawnee National Forest
Start:
Wed, 9 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Thu, 10 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
Qualified as an Incident Commander type 4 (ICT4) and qualified as a Task Force Leader (TFLD) or qualified as and ICT4 and as a Strike Team Leader and any two single resource boss positions – one must be Crew (CRWB) or Engine (ENGB).
Contact Hours:
16
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $140 – After 8 May 10 = $180
This course is designed to meet the training needs of the incident commander type 3 (ICT3). The focus is on the lessons of leadership and command as they relate to the ICT3 position. It is 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 a Final Simulation.
Note: Pre-study or Pre-course work Packet – Students enrolled in the specified courses will receive a Pre-study packet or on-line pre-study that must be completed prior to attending and available to the instructor at the beginning of the class.
[Return to top]
S-330 — Task Force/Strike Team Leader
Lead Instructor:
Drew Daily, Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Start:
Fri, 11 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Sun, 13 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
Qualified as a Single Resource Boss
Contact Hours:
24
Fees:
Before 8 May 10= $210 – After 8 May 10= $300
The course is designed to meet the training requirements outlined in the Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide and the Position Task Books developed for the positions of Task Force Leader and Strike Team Leader. At the successful completion of the course the student will be able to; demonstrate the ability to apply the Risk Management Process found in the Incident Response Pocket Guide to various incidents, identify and describe the responsibilities of a Task Force/Strike Team Leader, and demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate tactics in various incident situations with various resources organized into strike teams or task forces.
Note: Students should bring their personal copy of the “Incident Response Pocket Guide” (PMS 461) and “Fireline Handbook” (PMS 410-1) to this class.
Pre-study or Pre-course work Packet – Students enrolled in the specified courses will receive a Pre-study packet or on-line pre-study that must be completed prior to attending and available to the instructor at the beginning of the class.
[Return to top]
RX-310 — Introduction to Fire Effects – NEW
Lead Instructor:
Dan Drees, National Park Service
Start:
Tue, 8 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Fri, 11 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
A working knowledge of fire behavior and an understanding of basic ecological principles.
Contact Hours:
32
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $280 – After 8 May 10 = $370
The course is designed to provide fire and resource professionals with the knowledge necessary to recognize and communicate the relationships between basic fire regimes and first order fire effects, and how land management activities impact first order fire effects. At the successful completion of the course the student will be able to; demonstrate an understanding of fire as an ecological process using the concepts of fire regimes and first order fire effects at multiple scales, given an altered fire regime and a variety of socio-political issues and resource concerns are able to identify realistic management solutions in an adaptive management framework, communicate effectively with fire and resource professionals based on a common understanding of first order fire effects, demonstrate an understanding of how fire management related resources issues interact, and discuss how to manipulate fire treatments to achieve desired first order fire effects.
Note: Pre-study or Pre-course work Packet – Students enrolled in the specified courses will receive a Pre-study packet or on-line pre-study that must be completed prior to attending and available to the instructor at the beginning of the class.
[Return to top]
L-280 — Followership to Leadership
Lead Instructor:
Gary Smith, Missouri Department of Conservation
Start:
Fri, 11 JUN 10, 8:00 a.m.
End:
Sat, 12 JUN 10, 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisites:
L-180 and experience on incident assignments in operations or support functions.
Contact Hours:
16
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $120 – After 8 May 10 = $160
The course is designed as a self-assessment opportunity for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role. The course combines one day of classroom instruction followed by a second day of exercises with students working through a series of problem solving events in small teams (Field Leadership Assessment Course). Topics include: Leadership values and principles, transition challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team cohesion factors, and ethical decision-making.
Note: Pre-study or Pre-course work Packet – Students enrolled in the specified courses will receive a Pre-study packet or on-line pre-study that must be completed prior to attending and available to the instructor at the beginning of the class.
[Return to top]
Work Capacity Test: Pack Test – A
Lead Instructor:
Bill Altman, Missouri Department of Conservation
Start:
Thu, 10 JUN 10, 6:30 a.m.
End:
Thu, 10 JUN 10, 7:30 a.m.
Prerequisites:
Students will be required to complete a Health Screening Questionnaire (HQS) and provide Base Line Physical information prior to having the test administered. Base Line Physical information will be taken at the Academy.
Contact Hours:
1
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $20 – After 8 May 10 = $40
WCT is required annually of all personnel who will be serving in wildland or prescribed fire positions that require a fitness level. The currency for the WCT is 12 months. The WCT will be administered for the “Arduous” work category; which requires carrying a 45-pound pack over three (3) miles in 45 minutes or less. Forty-five pound packs will be provided by the Academy.
[Return to top]
Work Capacity Test: Pack Test – B
Lead Instructor:
Bill Altman, Missouri Department of Conservation
Start:
Sun, 13 JUN 10, 6:30 a.m.
End:
Sun, 13 JUN 10), 7:30 a.m.
Prerequisites:
Students will be required to complete a Health Screening Questionnaire (HQS) and provide Base Line Physical information prior to having the test administered. Base Line Physical information will be taken at the Academy.
Contact Hours:
1
Fees:
Before 8 May 10 = $20 – After 8 May 10 = $40
WCT is required annually of all personnel who will be serving in wildland or prescribed fire positions that require a fitness level. The currency for the WCT is 12 months. The WCT will be administered for the “Arduous” work category; which requires carrying a 45-pound pack over three (3) miles in 45 minutes or less. Forty-five pound packs will be provided by the Academy.
[Return to top]
