Course Information
Course Description
This course addresses the foundational skills universal to all wildland firefighters. The material is broken into twelve on-line modules (1 to 3 hours each) and a mandatory, instructor led field day exercise. Each on-line module explains the concepts and skills that will be performed and evaluated on the field day exercise. Module twelve contains optional knowledge areas (pump operations, map & compass, fire investigation and cultural resources) that are very useful concepts but not required due to time constraints.

Field Day Requirement
In order to succeed on the field day exercise, students must understand the concepts taught in modules 1 through 11. Both students and instructors can find an overview of the field day exercise in module 13. This module informs instructors how to set up the exercise, lists materials needed and provides evaluation checklists. It also provides students an idea of what to expect and what they will be evaluated on.

Certification
Students must be affiliated with an NWCG member agency (thru direct membership or agreement) or a member of a fire department to be issued a final certificate. After completing the on-line training required by your agency or department, a training officer or fire chief will evaluate required further training. The affiliated department can then certify students’ completion of the S-130 training by issuing the final certificate.

Testing
There is a challenge review at the end of each module. If you successfully complete the challenge review, you will be able to print a module certificate of completion. Before you begin the challenge review, you MUST be connected to an active printer!

A version of L-180, Human Factors on the Fireline, is included in this course. Credit should be issued for both S-130 and L-180 upon completion.

Modules:
Tutorial
Module 1: Preparedness, ICS, and Resources
Module 2: Watch Out and LCES
Module 3: Fire Shelter
Module 4: Potential Hazards and Human Factors on the Fireline
Module 5: Transportation Safety
Module 6: Hand Tools
Module 7: Firing Devices
Module 8: Water Use
Module 9: Suppression, Communication, and Mopup
Module 10: Hazardous Materials
Module 11: Wildland Urban Interface
Module 12: Optional Knowledge Areas
Module 13: Performance Day Requirements

Objectives
1.Explain what the LCES (Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones) system is and how it relates to the Standard Firefighting Orders.

2. Construct fireline to required standards using various methods.

3. Strengthen, reinforce, and use holding actions on a fireline.

4. Extinguish the fire with or without the use of water.

5. Complete assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

6. Given an assignment in a wildfire environment, describe factors in that environment which could impact safety.

Course Requirements
*Course administrators and instructors of the written portion of the course must be qualified as an FFT1. 
* Field day lead instructors must be qualified as a single resource boss, and additional field day instructors must qualified as FFT1.

Prerequisite
Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190).

Time Required
30-36 hours

Technical Requirements
Operating System Win 95/98/NT4/2000/XP/Vista
Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher); Netscape Navigator 4.7.x
Cookies, Java, and JavaScript enabled (must support Java version 1.02 and Java Script 1.0)
Pentium PC with 133 MHZ or higher
16MB RAM (32MB recommended)
1024 x 768 resolution at 32-bit color depth

How to Order
The CD is available to order through www.nwcg.gov out of the National Fire Equipment Catalog, Part 2.

To order the CD, you can download and print the Great Basin Cache Order Form then follow the directions on the form.

The NFES number is:
S-130: 2868
Cost: .95 cents

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Students using this training must be affiliated with an NWCG member agency (through direct membership or agreement) or a member of a fire department.

A course administrator is required for each student. After completing the online training required by your agency or department, your training officer or fire chief will evaluate required further training including participation in a hosted field exercise day with practical tasks. Your affiliated department can then certify your completion of the training by issuing the final certificate(s) and issue you a red card if you have completed all of the tasks for the position.

Note*** NWCG does not issue certificates, red cards, provide course administrators or host exercises/training. These will be provided by your training officer or fire department.