Phone: 250-563-CLIP (2547)
Email: S100 Fire Suppression & S185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance & Safety
S100 Fire Suppression
Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate will demonstrate a basic knowledge of wildland fire suppression organization structure, wild fire 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.
Course Requirments:
- Provide 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: $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 Requirments:
- Provide 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: $50 plus gst, includes books
Register here for S185
S100a (Recertification)
This is a 4 hour course.
- If recertifying their S100, student must show prior certificate
Cost: $50 plus gst
Register here for S100a Recertification
