S100 - Wildland Fire Suppression and Safety Component |
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Outline of S100 Course |
S-100 training is delivered over two full days: one day in the classroom (theory) and one day in the field (practical exercise).
The BC Forest Service Protection Branch recognizes Basic Fire Suppression and Safety (S-100) training only when delivered by a BCFS-endorsed instructor, and only when the S-100 curriculum is delivered in the approved format. Topics covered in this two day course:
Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate will demonstrate a basic knowledge of wildland fire suppression organization structure, wild fire behaviour, plus suppression and safety procedures. Practical skills with equipment used in BC to effectively and safely respond to wildfires is a mandatory component for initial ticket holders. Successful candidates will receive the Ministry of Forests S-100 Fire Suppression certificate. The instructor for this component of the MBSS Fire Academy will be: Tyler Luscombe, Initial Attack Crew Leader, Penticton Fire Zone - B.C. Wildfire Service. |