S-212
Fire Communications

Course Description

S-212 Fireline Communications is delivered as a classroom training session. Participants will learn fundamentals of radio communications and equipment used in the BC Forest Service and the respective roles, authorities and regulations surrounding radio traffic and best practices.   

Course Content

  • Industry Canada rules and regulations

  • Emergency communications  

  • Protocols and best practices

  • Phonetic alphabet  

  • BCWS radio system standards 

  • BCWS Repeaters and Tones  

  • How to operate a radio