Wildfire Crew Member Training
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The Wildfire Crew Member Training program prepares you for a career as a wildland firefighter in BC. In just four weeks, you'll gain essential skills in wildfire preparedness, fire suppression and entrapment avoidance, earning BC Forest Service certifications. This program equips you with the knowledge and practical experience needed for entry-level positions on wildland fire crews across the province.
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Overview
If you're passionate about wildland firefighting and ready to start a rewarding career in BC, the Wildfire Crew Member Training program is designed for you. Over four weeks, you’ll gain essential skills and certifications needed for a career as a wildland firefighter, including:
- Basic Fire Suppression (S100) and Wildfire Entrapment Avoidance (S185) certifications
- Helicopter safety and transport of dangerous goods
- Fire behavior, fire line communications and power saw operations
- Heavy equipment operations
- WHIMIS, Radio Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A), Occupational First Aid Level 1, and Introduction to Incident Command (I-100)
This program prepares you for entry-level positions on wildland fire crews, providing both the knowledge and hands-on experience to help protect communities from wildfires.
Requirements and courses
Course requirements
- FOR 012 Basic Fire Suppression (S100)
- WFO 018 Helicopter Orientation & Safety
- WFO 015 Wildfire Entrapment Avoidance (S185)
- WFO 022 Introduction to Fire Behaviour
- WFO 027 Portable Pumps & Water Delivery Systems
- WFO 016 Fireline Communications
- WFO 021 Heavy Equipment
- WFO 025 Air Tanker Operations
- ROC 010 Radio Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A)
- MVO 069 Transportation of Dangerous Goods – Comprehensive
- WFO 019 I-100 Introduction to Incident Command
- OFA 001 or WSF 019 WHIMIS 2015
- WFO 013 Power Saw Operator
- OFA 010 or FAC 020 OFA Level 1 Emergency First Aid
- OFA 015 Transportation Endorsement
- WFO 024 Wildland Fire Environment
- WFO 026 Ignition Operations
- WFO 020 Wildlife Awareness
- CJR 010 Career & Job Readiness
You must complete all courses in the program with a passing grade.
Costs
This program is tuition-free for qualified applicants, speak with a Continuing Education team member to learn more.
How to register
To register for this program fill out and submit the Continuing Education registration form. After we've received your registration form, you’ll receive an email from NIC with your next steps. Be sure to add @nic.bc.ca to your safe sender list.
Questions? Connect with our team at cet@nic.bc.ca or 250-334-5005.