S-219 Firing Operations provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely conduct ignition on prescribed fires and other firing operations. The course follows the NWCG S-219 curriculum and focuses on how ignition patterns influence fire behaviour, operational safety, and fire effects.
Participants learn how firing operations fit within the burn organization and how ignition decisions affect holding resources, fire behaviour, smoke, and ecological outcomes.
At successful completion of this course, participants will have met the following learning outcomes:
Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Firing Boss for planning, execution, safety, coordination, and evaluation of an ignition operation on a wildland or prescribed fire.
Describe the characteristics, applications, safety and availability of the various firing devices a Firing Boss has at their disposal.
Given a wildland or prescribed scenario, prepare a firing plan and briefing that contains desired fire behavior, firing techniques, required resources, coordination, safety and risk management factors, and communication, to meet specific objectives.
Practice the role of a Firing Boss through exercises that cover organizing, briefing, communications, and firing scenarios.
1.5 days classroom, 0.5 days field, $450-550+ depending on location. Course will run with a minimum of 16 students. Course comes with a Student Workbook.
Recommended: Students will get the most out of the class if they have taken S-211 Fire Weather, S-390 Intermediate Fire Behaviour, and RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects, or equivalent training. These courses provide a strong foundation for understanding fire behaviour, prescription and plan development, and burn operations, but they are not required to participate.