S130/S190 Wildland Firefighter

ASP078 – 40.00 Hours

Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Emergency Services Training Institute at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

This course, Firefighter Training, S-130 and Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, S-190, are required training for all personnel prior to certification as a Firefighter (FFT2) under the Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS) 310-1. This entry-level course for all new firefighters can also be used as a refresher course for returning firefighters. The purpose of this course is to train new firefighters in basic firefighting skills. Firefighters who successfully complete this course and the Work Capacity Test are qualified to suppress wildland fires while under close supervision. 

Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, S-190 is a six- to eight-hour course designed to meet the training needs of a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) on an incident as outlined in the Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1, and the Position Task Book (PTB) developed for the position. The Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS) 310-1 provides guidance and a national wildfire standard for establishing minimum training, skills, knowledge, experience, and physical fitness requirements for the participating agencies of the National Wildfire Cooperating Group (NWCG). This course allows instructors to utilize the most recent Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG).

Prerequisites

This course no longer includes L-180 or I-100, however, they are required for course completion. 

Complete them online at: 

National Fire Academy (NFA) I-100

and

National Fire Academy (NFA) IS-700

and

National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) L-180

and

This course is offered during Annual Schools with our partner agency, the Texas A&M Forest Service. TFS requires all
participants to have a FIDO (Fire Fighters: Individuals and Departments Online)
PIN with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (whether you are a career
firefighter or not). It is free to set up an account with TCFP. https://auth.tcfp.texas.gov/Account/Register
If you have ever had an account with TCFP, do not create a new one. 

For National Fire Academy courses, you will need a FEMA SID.  If you don’t have one, get it here: https://cdp.dhs.gov.femasid

Course Completion Requirements

Participants Must Provide

A photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

Laptop or tablet to complete the prerequisite coursework.

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

  • PPE Level 5 (or approved, compliant wildland firefighting gear (jacket & pants, shirt & pants, or overalls), certified to the NFPA 1977 Standard, with manufacturer labels attached. A helmet with chinstrap (wildland or structural). Leather boots and gloves. Eye Protection. Hearing protection. 
  • PPE levels are found in the TEEX Student Safety Manual. 

    • Attendance Requirements

    Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirements, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed

    Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

    • Describe the basic terminology used in wildland fire.
    • Identify and discuss the fire triangle.
    • Identify and discuss key characteristics of the primary wildland fire environment components – fuels, weather, and topography.
    • Identify critical fire weather factors that, combined with receptive fuels, may result in extreme fire behavior.
    • Recognize how alignment of fuels, weather, and topography can increase the potential for extreme fire behavior.
    • Describe the purpose of the Standard Firefighting Orders and Watch Out Situations.
    • Describe what the Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones (LCES) system is and how it relates to the Standard Firefighting Orders.
    • Demonstrate proper use of required fireline PPE.
    • Demonstrate fire shelter deployment procedures.
    • Describe the various communication methods and tools used for collecting, producing, and distributing information.
    • Describe the standards, tools and equipment, and various methods used in fireline construction.?
    • Describe the methods for extinguishing a fire with or without the use of water.?
    • Demonstrate the ability to construct fireline to required standards using various methods, tools and equipment, and techniques. ?
    • Demonstrate the proper inspection and maintenance of commonly used hand tools.
    • Demonstrate the proper methods of carrying and passing hand tools.
    • Demonstrate proper spacing when using hand tools.
    • Demonstrate proper sharpening technique for commonly used hand tools.
    • Construct handline as directed.
    • Construct a hoselay as directed
    • Participate in an After Action Review.

    Suggested Audience

    For all fire/emergency response personnel with the responsibility of combating wildland fires. This course meet or exceeds the requirements for a Basic Wildland Firefighter certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).

    Continuing Education And Professional Credits

    Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.

    • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
    • Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
    • State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)
    • National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)

    Other Information

    Registration Process

    Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service in cooperation with the Texas A&M Forest Service has aligned the payment process for annual schools with all other requests for tuition assistance under the House Bill 2604 program and TIFMAS training grants. Texas A&M Forest Service voucher number or a request ID # is no longer a valid Purchase Order number. It will be denied if used as a form of payment.

    The process will follow this pattern: Registration with payment – Apply for tuition assistance & obtain TAMFS approval – Attend training – Complete the reimbursement process.

    Registration with payment

    Complete online registration on the TEEX website. Secure your seat in the class with payment.

    You may use a credit card or organization purchase order (PO). 

    If you are using a purchase order, TEEX policy requires the PO to be submitted within 48 hours of registration, or the enrollment may be canceled. You may upload the PO through your student portal or email it as an attachment to  [email protected]. 

    Ensure your PO includes the following:

  • Agency or company name
  • Billing address
  • Contact name and phone number
  • Description of goods and/or services provided (for example the course number and name)
  • Amount of charges
  • Authorized signature
  • Tax Payer ID, EIN, or FEIN. The field should be in the following format: xx-xxxxxxx.

    • The PO contact email needs to be either yourself or a responsible person within your organization.

    If your organization is not an established TEEX customer, or if you are not sure, please include a completed W-9 with the PO.

    Apply for tuition assistance & obtain approval

    At least one day before the first day of class, submit a request through TAMFS FireConnect.

    Helpful videos about the FireConnect process can be found here. 

    Attend training

    Most courses have online registration notes and/or confirmation emails which will provide more details on when & where to report for class. Please pay special attention to the required PPE levels and prerequisites if applicable. Most TEEX courses require at least 80% attendance and participation, while others, such as ProBoard, require 100% attendance.

    No-shows without prior written cancellation by the required date will be invoiced.

    Upon successful completion of the class, you will be able to download your certificate from your TEEX Student Portal.

    Complete the reimbursement process

    Return to the FireConnect page and submit for reimbursement. You will be asked to upload documentation including your certificate of completion. Once all documentation is accounted for, the request(s) will be marked as Approved for Payment and reimbursement will be issued to your department.

    Annual Fire Training School Contact Information

    If you have any questions about Annual Schools, call (866) 878-8900 or email: [email protected].

    Contact Information

    Customer Care Center

    Emergency Services Training Institute
    Phone: (866) 878-8900
    Email: [email protected]