The Basic Wildland Firefighter Training is designed to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and skills required for effectively responding to wildland fires. This blended course combines online modules with practical field exercises to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. A blended Basic Wildland Firefighter course combines online learning with hands-on practical training. Students will have to complete the online course listed below, and attend the two day skills evaluation days to complete the course.

This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. This course is typically taught in conjunction with or prior to "NWCG S-130, Firefighter Training (Wildland)."

The material is broken into 3 online modules (1 to 3 hours each).

After completing the online 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 this course by issuing the final certificate.

Please note: You must go through each module completely and successfully pass the end-of-module challenge review in order to receive credit for this course.

PLEASE NOTE: You must go through each module completely and successfully pass the end-of-module challenge review in order to receive credit for this course. You Must Upload The Course Completion Certificates to the "MY TRAINING DOCUMENTS" located in the members area.

This course addresses the foundational skills universal to all wildland firefighters.

The material is broken into 12 online modules (1 to 3 hours each) and a mandatory, instructor-led field day exercise. Each online module explains the concepts and skills that will be performed and evaluated on the field day exercise. Module 12 contains optional knowledge areas (pump operations, map and compass, fire investigation, and cultural resources) that are very useful concepts but not required due to time constraints.

After completing the online 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 this course by issuing the final certificate.

PLEASE NOTE: You must go through each module completely and successfully pass the end-of-module challenge review in order to receive credit for this course. You Must Upload The Course Completion Certificates to the "MY TRAINING DOCUMENTS" located in the members area.

This foundation-level course is a web-based, self-study, interactive course that introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the ICS. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System.

This course was a collaborative development between the U.S. Fire Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Emergency Management Institute, and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Estimated completion time: 4 hours.

PLEASE NOTE: You must go through each module completely and successfully pass the end-of-module challenge review in order to receive credit for this course. You Must Upload The Course Completion Certificates to the "MY TRAINING DOCUMENTS" located in the members area.

This course provides an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The National Incident Management System defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community - all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and the private sector - to work together seamlessly to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents. The course provides learners with a basic understanding of NIMS concepts, principles, and components.

PLEASE NOTE: You must go through each module completely and successfully pass the end-of-module challenge review in order to receive credit for this course. You Must Upload The Course Completion Certificates to the "MY TRAINING DOCUMENTS" located in the members area.

"Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service" exposes students to human performance concepts as part of basic wildland firefighter training.

This course is specifically designed for entry-level operational personnel; however, this course also applies to all wildland fire service personnel, including nonoperational personnel. At the end of this online self-study course, students will be able to practice decision-making skills in an interactive simulation as a member of a fire crew and will apply their human factors knowledge to a variety of scenarios.

PLEASE NOTE: You must go through each module completely and successfully pass the end-of-module challenge review in order to receive credit for this course. You Must Upload The Course Completion Certificates to the "MY TRAINING DOCUMENTS" located in the members area.