S-100 S-185 S-211 S-212 S-213 S-230 S-232 S-235 S-241 S-270 S-275 ICS PSO

Course Description

S-185 training is delivered over a 3 hour classroom training session, evaluated by a written exam.  There are case study exercises included examining incident reports of real fire entrapment scenarios. Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of fire entrapment avoidance safe work procedures.  The S-185 is delivered in tandem with the S-100 over the same 2 days, and both are minimum requirements for anyone looking to be employed as a firefighter by BCWS or a contract fire crew.

Course Content

• Fire Entrapment Avoidance  

• Fireline Safety 

• Supervisors Role  

• Safe Work Procedures

• LACES  

• Situational Awareness  

• Tactical & Emergency Withdrawal

• Fire Entrapment Survival     

• Vehicle, Heavy Equipment & Building Entrapments