What is Nwcg training?
NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.
How long does it take to complete the S 130?
This blended course includes an online component (estimate 22 hours) and a instructor-led component (required field exercise that may be arduous in nature).
What does Nwcg stand for?
NWCG
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| NWCG | National Wildfire Coordinating Group |
| NWCG | National Wildland Coordinating Group (US FEMA) |
How long does s 190 take to complete?
This online course (estimate 6-8 hours) provides the foundation to understanding the characteristics and interactions of the wildland fire environment and how those factors influence a fire’s behavior.
How many modules does the s190 have?
The material is broken into three online modules (one to three hours each). After completing the online training required by your agency or department, a training officer or fire chief will evaluate required further training.
What is it like being a wildland firefighter?
Wildland firefighters can work 14 days straight (called a roll) with 16-hour days and possibly up to three days travel before and after the official 14. Night shifts and longer shifts of 16-24 hours are possible depending on the fire and area you are in, but not super common. My record is 29 hours straight.
How long is a chain in wildland firefighting?
Chain: A unit of linear measurement equal to 66 feet.
How do you become a wildland firefighter?
The basic requirements for wildland firefighting jobs with U.S. federal government agencies, for example, include:
- U.S. citizenship.
- Age 18 or older at date of hire.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Relatively clean criminal record.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Drug test and/or background check.
- Passing the Arduous Work Capacity Test.
What is s190 certification?
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.”
What is a Type 2 fire crew?
The “Firefighter Type 2 (Crewmember)” forms the backbone of our efforts to manage or suppress wildland fire. These entry-level positions frequently work long days in hot, smoky conditions to build fire lines across rugged terrain with hand tools and chainsaws.
What are the 18 watch outs?
18 Fire Watch-Out Situations
- Fire not scouted and sized up.
- In country not seen in daylight.
- Safety zones and escape routes not identified.
- Unfamiliar with weather and local factors influencing fire behavior.
- Uninformed on strategy, tactics, and hazards.
- Instructions and assignments not clear.