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Tall Timbers Virtual S-131 Firefighter Type 1 course


VIRTUAL NWCG S-131 Firefighter Type 1 course.

February 10-21 with a Live Session on February 25 on the Tall Timbers Fire Learning Portal.

This essential training is designed for individuals preparing to step into leadership roles within wildland fire operations.

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Hosted by Tall Timbers

Tall Timbers Research Station, founded in 1958, is a leader in fire science and prescribed fire training. Its research has shaped modern fire management, and it continues to advance regional and national programs with innovative curricula and collaborative approaches to fire management.

Course Description

This 100% online/virtual version of S-131 Firefighter Type 1 is designed for experienced wildland and prescribed firefighters currently qualified as Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) who are seeking qualification as Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) or Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) under the NWCG Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1).

Objectives

· Identify position responsibilities and demonstrate the ability to apply principles of Operational Leadership found in the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461

· Describe how to incorporate and maintain open lines of communication with appropriate personnel

· Identify Look Up, Down and Around indicators, and demonstrate the ability to apply the components of Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones (LCES) as described in the IRPG

· Demonstrate the ability to apply tactical decision-making procedures

Course Content

The course combines self-paced online learning with a live, interactive virtual session.

Online Coursework: ~9 hours of asynchronous learning to be completed on The Tall Timbers Fire Learning Portal within the two weeks prior to the live session (required).

Live Virtual Training: ½ day Zoom session (9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. ET). Followed by a 2-hour exam (due by 5:00 p.m. ET).

Cost

$150 due upon acceptance into the course. Instructions will be provided regarding payment.

Nomination Complete the registration form HERE by December 31, 2024.

Acceptance letters will be emailed no later than January 31, 2025

Course Coordinator

Ron Guy Jr, Wildland Fire Training Coordinator @ Tall Timbers Research Station

Email: rguy@talltimbers.org

Phone: 970.403.4341

Earlier Event: February 10
S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior Course
Later Event: February 12
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