To view a the 2014 course schedule, click [Course Schedule]

The following classes are sponsored by Three Sisters Wildfire Contractors Association (TSWCA) and will be held in Sisters, Oregon unless otherwise stated. All fire classes sponsored by TSWCA meet or exceed NWCG standards. Upon successful course completion, students will receive Certificates of Completion from certified trainers of TSWCA.

The Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordination Group (PNWCG) has entered into memorandums of understanding (MOU's) with representatives of two groups of training providers.  The groups are firefighter contractor associations and public education providers.  TSWCA is a firefighter contractor association with a valid MOU.  To view valid associations and public education providers click [Valid MOU's]     

2014 Wildland Courses Descriptions

PMS 411:   [Register]
Fire Shelter Training only training is no longer accepted by the Agency for I-BPA / EERA vendors. Incident Support Personnel are now required to take the FULL RT-130 Annual Refresher class.  We are currently holding FIVE (5) RT-130 classes in Sisters.   With advanced notice, TSWCA can also provide this training at your location [min. 5 students].  Call 541-815-2030 to schedule a class or register for one of our five RT-130 classes.

I-200: ICS Basic:     [Course Description] [Register]
Training Date(s):  Non Scheduled at this time.
COST:  $150 per person
This course introduces students to the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS) associated with incident-related performance.  Topics include:  leadership and management delegation of authority and management by objectives, functional areas and positions, briefings, organizational flexibility, transitions and transfers.   

RT-130: Annual Refresher Course     [Course Description] [Register]
Training Date(s):  Feb 22 [Sisters], Mar15 [Sisters], Mar 22 [Pendleton], Apr 12 [Sisters], Apr 26  [Pendleton], May 3 [Ellensburg, WA], May 17 [Sisters], Jun 07 [Sisters]  
COST:  $60 per person
Refresh skills in applying the risk management process and rules of engagement to recognize and mitigate hazards in their work environment.  Updates on current issues and fire shelter  deployment practice.

S-131:  Advanced Fire Fighter Training    [Course Description] [Register]
Training Date(s): May 15-16 [Sisters, OR]
Cost:  $125 per person
Additional instruction at the Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss (FFT1) level including training on tactics and safety. This course is designed to be interactive containing several exercises designed to facilitate group discussion.  Also includes S-133.
Prerequisite: FFT2 Qualified plus 1 year of actual field experience

S-211: Portable Pumps and Water Use    [Course Description] [Register]
Training Date(s):  None Scheduled at this time.
COST: $160 per person
Portable Pumps and Water Use, S-211, is an instructor-led course intended to be presented at the local level. The course consists of three skill areas: supply, delivery, and application of water. Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of correct water use, basic hydraulics, and equipment care. The field exercise requires set up, operation, and maintenance of pump equipment. To receive credit for this course, students must have field work observed and approved, and take a closed book written final examination.
Prerequisite:  None   Suggested:  1 year actual field experience 

S-212: Wildfire Power Saws    [Course Description] [Register]
Training Date(s):  May 27-30 [Sisters, OR] - includes field evaluation following completion of classroom portion (to be scheduled).
COST: $245 per person
Wildland Fire Chain Saws, S-212, is an instructor-led course intended to be presented at the local level.  The course lessons provide introduction to the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion engine powered chain saws, and their tactical wildland fire application.  Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience in operating a chain saw, providing hands-on cutting experience in surroundings similar to fireline situations. 
Chainsaw, Gloves, Boots, Hard Hat, Safety Goggles and Chaps shall be furnished by student
Prerequisite:  Qualified FFT2, current certification in Basic First Aid and CPR. 

S-215:  Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface   [Course Description]  [Register]
Training Date(s):  None Scheduled at this time.
COST: $220 per person
Portable Pumps and Water Use, S-211, is an instructor-led course intended to be presented at the local level. The course consists of three skill areas: supply, delivery, and application of water. Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of correct water use, basic hydraulics, and equipment care. The field exercise requires set up, operation, and maintenance of pump equipment. To receive credit for this course, students must have field work observed and approved, and take a closed book written final examination.
Prerequisite: FFT1 Qualified   

S-230: Crew Boss (Single Resource)    [Course Description] [Register]
Training Date(s):  Apr 28-30 [Sisters, OR]
COST: $200 per person
This is a classroom course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of duties associated with the single resource boss position from initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit.  Topics include:  operational leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, offline duties, demobilization, and post incident responsibilities. 
Prerequisite:  Qualified FFT1, successful completion of S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior.  

S-270: Basic Air Operations    [Course Description] [Register]
Training Date(s): None Scheduled at this time. 
COST: $175 per person
This course covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas.  Note:  The regulations, procedures and policies addressed in this course are primarily those governing federal agency and ICS operations.  State, county, or other political subdivisions using this course will need to consult their agency having jurisdiction with respect to regulations, procedures and policies. 
Prerequisite:  None.   Suggested:  1 year of actual field experience

S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior    [Course Description] [Register]
Training Date(s):  Apr 25-27 [Sisters, OR]
COST: $225 per person
This is a classroom-based course designed to prepare the prospective supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations.  It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills.
Prerequisite:  S-190:  Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

S-330: Task Force/Strike Team Leader    [Register]
Training Date(s):  None Scheduled at this time
COST: $210 per person
This course is designed to meet the training requirements outlined in the Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide and the Position Task Books [PTB] developed for the positions of Task Force Leader and Strike Team Leader.
Prerequisite:  Qualifed as ANY Single Resource Boss - Student shall bring their IRPG's and Fireline Handbook to class.