BC WILDFIRE SERVICE S-100/185/232 COURSE

Service Description

Each year BC experiences approximately 2500 wildfires, burning close to 72,000 hectares of land. Heads Up Safety Services International teaches the Wildfire BC Accredited S100/185/232 Wildland Firefighter Course. This course meets the requirements under Section 26.3.1 Forestry Operation Fire Fighting of B.C.’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. The accredited BC Wildfire course is a two-day (16 hour) course is a pre-requisite for companies that perform work in the forested areas of BC. It combines both theory and practical skills needed to safely work on a wildland fire. As an added bonus, Heads Up Safety Servies International also includes certification for ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System at no extra cost. Syllabus Covers: Wildfire Detection and Reporting Fire Behaviour ICS 100 Incident Command System S-185 Fireline Safety Emergency Fireline Communications Fire Suppression Ignition Operations Hand Tools Fireline Heavy Equipment S-232 Water Delivery Systems Helicopter Use and Safety Fireline Aircraft Safety Wildland/Urban Interface Both the S-100 and S-100A are good for one year from date of delivery. If a person has taken either course within the last five years, they would only need to take the S-100A to be considered trained for the following year. If more than five years have passed since a person has taken either course, they would need to re-take the two-day, S-100 course again. Length: 16 Hours (2 Day Course) Cost: $375.00 + Taxes per participant Travel fees may apply. Please inquire.