Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss FFT1
Total Class Hours 53 total hours/6 class days Field Proficiency Test and RT-130 Pack Test on Day 6
Available spots
Service Description
Course Includes: S-131 Firefighter Type 1- 12 hours S-133 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around- 4 hours S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use- 20 hours S-270 Basic Air Operations- 17 hours 10-hour class days to emulate minimum shift requirements on incident, staging, severity, and operational preparedness. *With >1/2-hour lunches and varied intermission. S-131, Firefighter Type 1, is designed to be interactive in nature and meets the training needs of the Firefighter Type 1 and/or Incident Commander Type 5. Topics include LCES, communications, operational leadership, and tactical decision-making. Prerequisites: Qualified as a Firefighter Type 2 S-133, Look Up, Look Down, Look Around, is designed to train Firefighter Type 1 and Incident Commander Type 5 to identify indicators and environmental factors of hazardous fire conditions, as well as how to use these indicators when implementing the Risk Management Process. Prerequisites: N/A S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use, focuses on portable pumps and addresses basic water delivery for engines. The course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, operate, and shut down portable water delivery systems. This course includes a field exercise where students will apply what they learned in the classroom. Prerequisites: N/A S-270, Basic Air Operations, is a classroom/field course designed to provide student proficiency in all areas of the logistical and tactical use of basic air operations. Prerequisites: Qualified as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2). Satisfactory completion of pre-course work. Minimum Requirements: 1. Work on at least three wildfire incidents that include hotline activities and total at least fifteen (15) Operational Periods, 10 of these on any Type 1-5 incidents. This meets requirement for satisfactory performance as FFT2 and one season of experience. 2. Eligible to become a FFT1 Trainee once above requirements are met. 3. Complete S-131 and S-133. 4. Firefighter becomes a FFT1 Trainee. 5. Complete Annual RT-130 training. 6. Pass annual Work Capacity Fitness Test (Arduous). 7. As an FFT1 Trainee, work on at least three (3) training/evaluation assignments on any Type 1-5 wildfire incidents that included hotline activities and total at least 15 Operational Periods, 10 of these on any Type 1-5 incidents and complete the FFT1 task book. This meets requirement for satisfactory position performance as an FFT1. 8. Firefighter becomes certified as an FFT1/Squad Boss.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
THESE COURSES CAN SPAN ANYWHERE FROM 7-4 DAYS. WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR COURSE MAKE SURE YOU TO ADD A MESSAGE SAYING WHICH DATES YOU WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN (i.e., April 7-April12 or April 7,8,9,10,11,12) IN ORDER TO NOT CAUSE CONFUSION ON DATES. IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL. IF THIS STEP IS NOT DONE YOU MAY NOT BE REIMBURSED FULLY FOR ANY MISSING CLASSES All participants are required to be on time to class, actively participating in discussions, completing assigned homework, respecting classmates and teachers, following classroom rules set by the instructor, maintain a positive attitude, take responsibility for their learning, ask questions when needed, and always strive to do your best work PAYMENT OPTIONS NOTE: Prices include tuition, course material, field transportation, camp lodging, permits, fees, meals: * Refundable if instructors are called to an Incident or unfavorable weather conditions. If the personnel attending has to cancel there is a (24hrs notice mandatory). ** Required 24hrs cancellation notice, or there will be a 50% surcharge withheld from All refunded amounts. ** Must RSVP 72hrs before the class date. * Arrive 15 minutes early on the day of class for processing * Tuition reimbursement and Free training for employees that signed on with the company. Other written arrangements or agreements made in advance with instructors or company. * Class space is limited and RSVP Only!!!! {NO Certifications will be rendered until payment options and/or arrangements have been satisfied by the instructors/coordinators.}
Contact Details
4066948525
reindeer.etc.llc@gmail.com
313 South Jackson Street, Boulder, MT, USA