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S-230 CREW BOSS - SINGLE RESOURCE (BLENDED)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the Crew Boss (CRWB) position, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Crew Boss, PMS-350-98. Topics include travel and check-in in, briefings, assigning tasks and assessing crew performance, implementing fire line duties, mop-up, firing operations, using aerial resources, medical emergencies, and wildland urban interface.
TARGET GROUP:
Personnel desiring to be qualified as Single Resource.
- Crew Boss, Single Resource
- Engine Boss, Single Resource
- Felling Boss, Single Resource
- Firing Boss, Single Resource
- Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource
- Helicopter Manager, Single Resource
PREREQUISITES:
- Qualified as Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1).
- Successful completion of Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290). In Person Course Only.
STUDENTS MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING TO CLASS:
REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE
S-212 Student Workbook
LEATHER GOVES
Gloves that are slip-resistant and appropriate for the weather conditions.
Approved Safety Glasses
Wrap-around eye protection (safety glasses or shield).
Hearing protection
Hearing protection (earplugs or muffs) with NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) of 20 or more.
chain saw chaps
Approved chain saw chaps.
LEATHER BOOTS
Cut-resistant boots with non-slip sole (generally, leather with Vibram-sole.)
Lunch, water and snacks.
OWNERS MANUAL
Owner's manuals can be downloaded from the manufacturer websites
FIRELINE PACK OR BACKPACK
Day pack for field exercises
FALLING AXE, AND WEDGES
A 3-5 pound falling axe, wedges and wedge pouch.
Incident Response Pocket Guide
Chain Saw
A chainsaw equipped with a 20-24" guide bar in good working condition, with chain brake and saw tool kit with owner’s manual for your chain saw.
SCHEDULE FOR S-230: Crew Boss (Single Resource)
Online Pre-Course (OLT) – Must Be Completed Before In-Person
Estimated Duration: ~3 hours
Covers the following NWCG-defined online units:
Unit 1: Operational Leadership
Unit 2: Mobilization
Unit 3: Arrival at Incident
Unit 4: Risk Management
Unit 5: Situation Awareness / Entrapment Avoidance
Unit 6: Safety and Tactics
Unit 7: Offline Duties
Unit 8: Demobilization
Unit 9: Using Aerial Resources, Medical Emergencies, WUI
Completion and Assessment Quiz
Estimated Duration: ~3 hours
Day 1 – Classroom & Tabletop (5.5 hours)
0800 - 0830
Day 2 Safety Briefing and Field Setup
PPE check
Site orientation
Team assignments
0800 - 0830
0930 - 1100
Unit 4 – System Design and Hydraulics
Flow
Pressure
Head
Friction loss
Hydraulic principles
1000 - 1015
Break
1000 - 1015
1015 - 1200
Unit 5 – Field Exercise: Setup and Operation
Hands-on setup and operation of portable pump system
1200 - 1300
Lunch (field)
1200 - 1300
1300 - 1430
Unit 5 – Field Exercise: Troubleshooting Scenarios
Simulated malfunctions
Priming issues
Team solutions
1430 - 1445
Break
1430 - 1445
1445 - 1600
Unit 5 – Field Exercise: Water Delivery Drill
Full deployment:
Source to nozzle
Performance evaluated
1600 - 1700
Review, Final Evaluation, Certificates
Written test (optional)
Instructor feedback
Wrap-up
1600 - 1700
Day 2 – Scenario Work & Wrap-Up (5.5 hours)
0800 - 0830
Day 2 Safety Briefing and Field Setup
PPE check
Site orientation
Team assignments
0800 - 0830
0930 - 1100
Unit 4 – System Design and Hydraulics
Flow
Pressure
Head
Friction loss
Hydraulic principles
1000 - 1015
Break
1000 - 1015
1015 - 1200
Unit 5 – Field Exercise: Setup and Operation
Hands-on setup and operation of portable pump system
1200 - 1300
Lunch (field)
1200 - 1300
1300 - 1430
Unit 5 – Field Exercise: Troubleshooting Scenarios
Simulated malfunctions
Priming issues
Team solutions
1430 - 1445
Break
1430 - 1445
1445 - 1600
Unit 5 – Field Exercise: Water Delivery Drill
Full deployment:
Source to nozzle
Performance evaluated
1600 - 1700
Review, Final Evaluation, Certificates
Written test (optional)
Instructor feedback
Wrap-up
1600 - 1700
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