Description:
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide structure fire fighters and others who have taken the online/self study course. NOTE: This class is not needed if taking the S-130 Instructor Led Class above;. This course is being promoted for MN fire department personnel needing to complete the field day portion for NWCG certificate issuance. The “field day only” class is being offered for students who have previously completed the online classroom portion of the course. The class is 1.5 day field exercise where students will receive hands-on training with basic wildland firefighting organization, tools and equipment. Students will need to come dressed and prepared to work in the woods in hot
and/or rainy conditions. Basic PPE equipment (hardhats, eye/ear protection will be provided). Students will need to bring rain gear, leather work gloves and lace up boots in good shape that provide good traction and ankle support
Bring to Class:
Please bring with you:
We will be conducting field exercises rain, snow or shine so bring appropriate field clothing and leather boots or hard-toe boots which are required to be worn during the outdoor exercises! Bring a rain jacket, bug spray, sunscreen,etc.
NOTE:Nomex shirts will be provided along with gloves, hardhat, ear, and eye protection; you are not required to bring your own, but you can if you wish. Synthetic clothing will not be allowed on the field days.
Students will need to bring with them to the class proof of completion of online course.
Age Req:
Participants under 18 are required provide parental signature
Registration Cutoff Date: