Online Training

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Picture of a controlled burn in the distanceAn online portal featuring a series of web-based prescribed fire courses (login required).

ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System

Wildland firefighter having a discussion alongside a vehicleIntroduces 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 Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

ICS 700, Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Depiction of the United States representing the National Incident Management SystemProvides an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) which defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community – all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and the private sector – working together seamlessly to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents.

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2023 Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy Matrix for June 12-16

In-Person Training

2023 Pennsylvania Wildland Fire Academy

May 30-June 5th, 2023

Helicopter dropping fire suppression compounds on a raging ground fire underneathThis year’s academy includes our traditional offerings with a mix of public information, finance, and plans as well as skills certification/re-certification and a chainsaw program designed to facilitate the completion and certification of task books for faller trainees. Course offerings include classroom and field instruction.

Location: Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA

Main Page: https://dffp.ticketleap.com/2023-pa-academy

Course Matrix: https://paprescribedfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AcademyCourseMatrix-2023.pdf

Courses Available:

  • Advanced Chainsaw – Must have valid FAL2 or FAL1 task book
  • ATV/UTV Safety Training – PA resources only. Full course and two refresher sessions offered
  • A-219, Helicopter Transport of External Cargo – PA resources only
  • National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course
  • e-ISuite
  • FI-110, Wildland Fire Observations & Origin Scene Protection for First Responders
  • L-280, Followership to Leadership
  • S-130, Firefighter Training (Blended) – Field Day ONLY
  • S-131, Firefighter Type 1
  • S-203, Introduction to Incident Information
  • S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use
  • S-212, Wildland Fire Chain Saws
  • S-215, Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface
  • S-219, Firing Operations
  • S-248, Status/Check-In Recorder
  • S-260, Interagency Incident Business Management
  • S-261, Applied Interagency Incident Business Management
  • Basic Wildland Fire Crew – PA WFC candidates only
  • FFT1/CRWB OJT – PA WFC members only
2023 Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy Matrix for June 12-16

2023 Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy

June 12-16th, 2023

Wildfire trainees along a river supporting the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy June 12-16

Location: Garrett College, McHenry, MD

Main Page: https://www.garrettcollege.edu/fire-academy.php

Course Matrix: https://www.garrettcollege.edu/images/fire-academy/2023/student-matrix.png

Courses Available (view course matrix):

  • A-219, Extended Cargo
  • FI-210, Wildland Fire Origin and Location Determination
  • M-410, Facilitative Instructor
  • PMS-419, Wildland Engine Operator
  • S-130, Firefighter (Instructor Led Full Class)
  • L-280, Followership to Leadership
  • S-200, Initial Attack IC
  • S-219, Firing Operations
  • S-211, Portable Pumps
  • S-231, Engine Boss
  • S-212, Wildland Fire Chainsaws
  • RX-301/341, Prescribed Fire Implementation and Plan Preparation (Online)
  • S-215, Fire Operations in the WUI (Online)
2023 Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy Matrix for June 12-16
2023 Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy Matrix for June 12-16