Course Details
The S-185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance & Safety is an Emergency Services Training course required for anyone who wants to work as a wildfire firefighter. The S185 along with the S100 - Basic Wildfire Suppression and Safety, are the minimum requirements to work on a fireline in British Columbia.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will demonstrate a basic knowledge of fire entrapment avoidance and fire entrapment survival as well as the safe work procedures to do so.
Course Outline
S-185 training is delivered over a 3-hour classroom training session with evaluation criteria by a written exam. The participant will be able to size up and evaluate potential fire entrapment situations and how to act accordingly to remove himself or herself safely from a potentially risky situation, and deploy the necessary resources using safe and efficient strategies and tactics to prevent loss of life.
Course Topics
- Fire Entrapment Avoidance
- Fireline Safety - The Safety First Attitude
- Fire Entrapment Avoidance - Basic Procedures
- Fire Entrapment Avoidance - Supervisors Role
- Safe Work Procedures & LACES
- Situational Awareness & Fire Entrapment Avoidance
- Fire Entrapment Survival
- Emergency Escape - Move to safety fast
- Survival Zone & Fire Entrapment Survival Actions
- Vehicle, Heavy Equipment & Building Entrapments
Cost
Course Duration
3 Hours
Requirements
Course Outcome
S185 - Fire Entrapment certified
(Certified Wildland Firefighter with S100)
Pre-Requisites
S100 Certified