S-100 covers the fundamentals of fire suppression in forestry. The intended audience for this course is forest industry workers, firefighters, government agencies, First Nations and interface communities. It is required training for anyone working on the fireline, or working remotely in areas with wildfire potential (pipeline workers, heavy equipment operators, etc.) Can be completed with S-185 simultaneously.

16 hours (2 days), classroom and field component

1 year certification
*Renew annually with S-100A online

These courses can be done individually, or completed together in a training program.

S-232 Portable Pumps
S-235 Burn Operations
S-241 Fire Assessment
S-270 Helicopter Safety
S-275 Air Tanker Operations

Duration based on course / training program

Certifications do not expire

ICS Incident Command Systems

Incident Command System is the organizational structure used on wildfire and other emergency response incidents across Canada. It is suitable for any size of incident with the ability to expand and contract as needed. ICS 100 is an introductory level course, wile ICS 200 is required for Crew Leaders.

ICS 100 7 hours (I day) classroom component
ICS 200 14 hours (2 days) classroom component

Certification does not expire

This course covers basic operation and maintenance of chainsaws, and allows operators to buck and limb fallen trees and brush.  This course adheres to CSA Z62.1-15 (R2020) standards for safe chainsaw operations.

NOTE: This course does not qualify operators to fall trees or buck on steep slopes

16 hours (2 days) classroom and field component

3 year certification