Course Details
Course Code:
WFTR 156
Precluded Courses:
None
Calendar Description:
The S-100 Suppression Refresher course is required annually for anyone wishing to renew their S-100 Certification. This can be done at any time of the year as there is no field demonstration.
Date First Offered:
2006-01-01
Hours:
Total Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Total Weeks:
1
This course is offered online:
No
Pre-Requisites:
S-100 Fire Suppression Course; students must bring their S-100 certificate card for verification.
Non-Course Pre-Requisites:
None
Co-Requisites:
None
Rearticulation Submission:
No
Course Content:
Covered in this course are the following topics:
-Fire Behaviour
-Fireline Organization
-Fireline Safety
-Emergency Fireline Communication
-Fire Suppression
-Ignition Operations Safety
-Hand Tools
-Heavy Equipment
-Helicopter Use and Safety
-Fireline Aircraft
-Wildland/Urban Interface Safety
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
-Access, report, and take action on any forest fire in an effective and safe manner
-Reduce loss to forests, life, and property during a forest fire
-Meet all Government regulations
-Reduce incidents of liability to any industrial operation by achieving best management practices and due diligence
-Better understand the dynamics of fire behaviour as an important role in the ecosystem
Grading System:
Pass/Fail
Passing Grade:
Based 100% on attendance.
Grading Weight:
Practicum: 100 %
Percentage of Individual Work:
100
Course Offered in Other Programs:
No
Additional Comments:
Participation is mandatory