Subject: S-131 Firefighter Type 1
Date: December 9 - 10, 2026, 0800 - 1300 PT
Location: Online/Virtual
Tall Timbers Research Station, founded in 1958, is a leader in fire science and prescribed fire training. Its research has shaped modern fire management, and it continues to advance regional and national programs with innovative curricula and collaborative approaches to fire management.
S-131, Firefighter Type 1, is a 100% virtual instructor-led training (VILT) course designed for experienced wildland and prescribed firefighters currently qualified as Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) who are seeking qualification as Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and/or Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) under the NWCG Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1). This performance-based course uses realistic, scenario-driven exercises to develop and apply situational assessment, decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills in dynamic wildland fire situations.
Objectives
Demonstrate decision making across changing situations
Manage an Initial Attack (IA), including completing a size-up and determine appropriate actions
Provide a briefing to assigned personnel
Establish effective communication and coordination with aerial resources
Demonstrate the responsibilities of an FFT1/ICT5 during a medical emergency
Determine the appropriate structure protection using the structure triage outlined in the NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461
Course Content
Virtual Instructor-Led Training: Two required 1⁄2 day Zoom sessions (December 9 and 10 from 0800 –1300 PT). Followed by a final exam with a 2-hour time limit (due by December 10, 2359 PT).
Cost
$200 due upon acceptance into the course. Instructions will be provided regarding payment.
Nomination
Complete the registration form HERE by November 23, 2026.
Acceptance letters will be emailed no later than December 1, 2026
Course Coordinator
Ron Guy Jr, Wildland Fire Training Coordinator @ Tall Timbers Research Station
Email: rguy@talltimbers.org
Phone: 970.403.4341