S-100
Basic Fire Suppression and Safety
Course Description
S-100 training is delivered over 2 days totaling 16 hours. One classroom day (theory) and one field day (practical exercise). The forest industry uses the S-100 which complies with the WorkSafeBC regulation 26.3.1 Forestry operation fire fighting requiring anyone working in a wildfire environment to be trained annually to fight forest fires. Training requirements also include contracted services used by the BC Wildfire Service are required to hold a current ticket in either S-100 or S-100A annual online refresher. All participants must submit proof of previous S-100 certification to admin@frontierwildfire.com prior to taking the S-100A as per BCWS requirements to be eligible.
NOTE: S-100 alone does not meet the minimum requirement if you are seeking employment as a wildland firefighter. You must also have the S-185 which can be done in tandem over the same 2 days as the S-100 with an additional 3 hours of course work.
For annual re-certification take our online S-100A course. Certification expires each year.
Course Content
Wildfire detection and reporting
Forest Fuels and Fire Behaviour
Fireline organization
Fireline safety & PPE
Emergency fireline communications
Fire suppression
Water delivery systems
Wildland/Urban interface safety
Ignition operations
Hand tools
Fireline heavy equipment
Helicopter use and safety
Fireline aircraft
WHMIS and TDG
Required Personal Protective Equipment
Students must wear the appropriate PPE listed below on the second day of the S-100. If you do not have your own PPE, Frontier has a limited supply that can be used. Please come prepared or let us know if you have any questions.
Hardhat
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Leather Gloves
Work boots (6” Leather CSA approved)
Weather appropriate clothing