Fire Suppression
S100 Fire Suppression
Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate will demonstrate a basic knowledge of wildland fire suppression organization structure, wildfire behavior, plus suppression and safety procedures. Practical skills with equipment used in BC to effectively and safely respond to wildfires is a mandatory component for initial ticket holders. Successful candidates will receive the Ministry of Forests S-100 Fire Suppression certificate. S100 is the prerequisite for the S185 course.
Course Requirements:
- Provision of a parent or guardian signature if under 16
- Students must bring hard hats, work boots, safety glasses & hearing protection (ear plugs)
Cost: $225 plus gst, includes books
Register here for S100
S185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance and Safety
Upon completion of the S-185 course, the participant will be able to size up and evaluate potential fire entrapment situations and how to act accordingly to remove himself or herself safely from a potentially risky situation, deploy the necessary resources using safe and efficient strategies and tactics to prevent loss of life. The S-185 is a requirement for people who are employed to fight fires (e.g. contract fire fighters, emergency firefighters).
Course Requirements:
- Provision of a parent or guardian signature if under 16
- The S100 is the prerequisite to the S185
- Students must bring hard hats, work boots, safety glasses & hearing protection (ear plugs)
Cost: $60 plus gst, includes books
Register here for S185
S100a (Recertification)
If recertifying their S100, student must show prior certificate. This is a 4 hour course.
Cost: $50 plus gst
Register here for S100a Recertification