Wildland Fire Training
All Wildland Fire classes sponsored by Treasure Valley Community College meet or exceed federal course standards as outlined by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).
TVCC is an active partner with local and regional federal and state agencies to provide training opportunities for current agency personnel, private fire contractors and individuals seeking employment as firefighters. Many of these courses have pre-requisite requirements in order to register. Space is limited and there are enrollment Pre-registration deadlines.
2026 Wildland Fire Class Schedule
Registration
Thank you for your interest in taking a class with the Center for Business, Workforce, & Community Learning at Treasure Valley Community College. To ensure the integrity of student information and accounts at Treasure Valley Community College, TVCC has implemented measures to ensure only verified individuals may enroll in classes. If you have not attended any classes at TVCC or you do not have a TVCC ID number, you must submit a new application to Treasure Valley Community College. The application process can take up to 14 days and will create your Student Account and Identification number at TVCC. There is no application fee.
There is a Non-Degree Seeking Student option for those students interested in taking classes for personal enrichment or career development at TVCC. This option does not require placement testing, FAFSA information or Academic Advising. Please visit https://tvcc.cc/admissions/apply.cfm to begin your application.
If you need assistance with your application, please contact Admissions at (541) 881-5819.
CBWCL Payment Policy: Payment in full, purchase order, or nomination form is due 2 weeks before class start date in order to hold your seat in class. In order to receive a refund student must fill out a drop form a minimum of 2 weeks before class. No Show students are not eligible for a refund.
If your employer is paying for your class and they are NOT using a nomination form, please provide them with the Third Party Enrollment and Billing Form required by the Business Office. They will need to submit the form so that you are not charged for the classes you are taking. If you have any questions, please contact the Treasure Valley Community College Business Office at (541) 881-5844.
How to Pay: Students must first be accepted to Treasure Valley Community College and registered for a class to make payment. Students are not permited to submit payment before the registration period is open. Your assigned Student Identification Number is mandatory and required for payment processing.
- Pay by credit card* by calling Student Services at (541) 881-5819
- Pay at either our Ontario or Caldwell locations, in Student Services with check, money order, cash, or card*.
- Pay online* after you log in to your MyTVCC student account here Make a Payment
- Mail a check or money order with Student Name and ID number to:
Attn: Accounts Receivable
650 College Blvd.
Ontario, OR 97914
* There is a 3% processing fee for all card transactions which will be run as a separate charge. Be sure to request both copies of your receipts for your records.*
2026 Wildland Fire Class Schedule
S-130/S-190 Basic Firefighter II (NATR 101)
Feb 21, 22, 28 & Mar 1, 2026 (Two Weekends)
April 4, 5, & 12, 2026 (Two Weekends)
Once you have completed the application process and you have received your TVCC Student ID number, email the completed registration form to cbwcl@tvcc.cc.
Cost: $250 per person
Course includes S-130 Firefighter Training, S-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior, I-100 Introduction to ICS and L-180 Human Factors. Field exercise requires boots and gloves.
Fire Shelter is required prior to certification as an entry-level Firefighter (FFT2).
* A minimum of 10 registrants is required for this class.
Download Registration Form (April)
S-131/S-133 Advanced Fire Fighter (NATR 121)
March 16 & 17, 2026
Once you have completed the application process and you have received your TVCC Student ID number, email the completed registration form to cbwcl@tvcc.cc.
Cost: $145 per person
Course provides additional instruction at the Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss (FFT1)
level including training on tactics and safety. S-211 is designed to teach students
PREREQUISITES: S-130/S-190/L-180 Qualified FFT 2 plus 1 year of actual field experience.
* A minimum of 10 registrants is required for this class.
S-200 Initial Attack IC (NATR 109)
April 23-24, 2026
Once you have completed the application process and you have received your TVCC Student ID number, email the completed registration form to cbwcl@tvcc.cc.
Cost: $145 per person
This course will provide the individual in charge of the initial attack of small, non-complex fires, the training needed for size-up, deployment of forces, suppression, mop up, communications, and administrative duties.
Pre-Course Work Instructions
(Complete the pre-course work, which is based on the "Apollo 13" movie. Note: You
will need to watch the Apollo 13 movie, by renting or obtaining elsewhere, as part
of this pre-course work.)
PREREQUISITES: S-130/190, S-290, S-230. Qualified as any single resource boss.
* A minimum of 10 registrants is required for this class.
S-212 Wildfire Power Saws (NATR 202)
May 16-18, 2026
Once you have completed the application process and you have received your TVCC Student ID number, email the completed registration form to cbwcl@tvcc.cc.
Cost: $250 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.
* Successful completion for entry level. Does not constitute certified Faller designation.
(Students will be required to provide the following: Chainsaw, gloves, boots, safety
goggles, snacks & sack lunch)
PREREQUISITES: Basic First Aid and CPR card.
Download Registration FormPre-Course Work Instructions
S-215 Fire Operations in the Urban Interface (NATR 116)
April 20-22, 2026
Once you have completed the application process and you have received your TVCC Student ID number, email the completed registration form to cbwcl@tvcc.cc.
Cost: $239 per person
Meets training needs for initial attack incident commanders and company officers confronting
wildland fire threatening life, property, and improvements. Units include: size-up,
initial strategy and action plan, structure triage, tactics, action plan assessment,
public relations and follow-up and safety.
PREREQUISITES: S-130/S-190, S-131 Qualified as firefighter type 1.
* A minimum of 10 registrants is required for this class.
S-230 Crew Boss - Single Resource (NATR 115)
April 13-14, 2026
Once you have completed the application process and you have received your TVCC Student ID number, email the completed registration form to cbwcl@tvcc.cc.
Cost: $200 per person
This course trains individuals for Single Resource Boss positions (Engine, Crew, Heavy Equipment, Firing), covering operational leadership, preparation, mobilization, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety, tactics, offline duties, demobilization, and post-incident responsibilities, ensuring proficiency from initial dispatch to return to the home unit. Required for all Single Resource Boss roles.
PREREQUISITES: S-290 Required, S-130/S-190, Qualified FFT1
* A minimum of 10 registrants is required for this class.
Pre-Course Work Instructions
S-231 Engine Boss - Single Resource (NATR 117)
April 15-16, 2026
Once you have completed the application process and you have received your TVCC Student ID number, email the completed registration form to cbwcl@tvcc.cc.
Cost: $200 per person
S-231 is an interactive course that provides examples and exercises specific to the performance and duties of an engine boss.
PREREQUISITES: S-130/S-190, S-230, S-290, Qualified FFT 1
* A minimum of 10 registrants is required for this class.
S-219 Firing Operation (WORK 0901)
TBA: Fall Term 2026
Once you have completed the application process and you have received your TVCC Student ID number, email the completed registration form to cbwcl@tvcc.cc.
Cost: $200 per person
The course introduces the roles and responsibilities of a Firing
Boss, Single Resource (FIRB), and outlines duties of other
personnel who may engage firing operations. The course
discusses and illustrates common firing devices and techniques.
The course provides students with important information regarding
general tasks required to be successful.
PREREQUISITES: Qualified as FFT2
* A minimum of 10 registrants is required for this class.
S-211 Portable Pumps & Water Use (NATR 203)
TBA: Fall Term 2026
Once you have completed the application process and you have received your TVCC Student ID number, email the completed registration form to cbwcl@tvcc.cc.
Cost: $240 per person
This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills to design, setup, operate,
troubleshoot, and shut down portable water delivery systems. The focus is on portable
pumps – it does not address water delivery for engines. Topics covered include: portable
water delivery systems; equipment; roles and responsibilities; and system design and
hydraulics. There is also a field exercise where students will
apply what they learned in the classroom.
PREREQUISITES: S130/190/L180 Qualified as FFT 2
*A minimum of 10 registrants is required for this class.
Download Registration FormL-280 Followership to Leadership (NATR 102)
March 9-11, 2026
Once you have completed the application process and you have received your TVCC Student ID number, email the completed registration form to cbwcl@tvcc.cc.
Cost: $145 per person
This training course is designed as a self-assessment opportunity for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role. The course combines one day of classroom instruction followed by a second day in the field with students working through a series of problem solving events in small teams (Field Leadership Assessment Course).
PREREQUISITES: L-180, experience on incident assignments in operations or support functions.
* A minimum of 10 registrants is required for this class.
Pre-Course Work Instructions
S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior (NATR 104)
April 20-22, 2026
Once you have completed the application process and you have received your TVCC Student ID number, email the completed registration form to cbwcl@tvcc.cc.
Cost: $250 per person
S-290 is designed to meet training requirements to work in the ICS Operations Section as a Single Resource Boss. Course will instruct prospective fireline supervisors in wildland fire behavior for effective and safe fire management operations. Weather portion taught by a meteorologist.
PREREQUISITES: S-130/S-190, plus one year experience recommended.
* A minimum of 10 registrants is required for this class.
Pre-Course Work Instructions
RT-130 Annual Refresher Course (NATR 0917)
| January 24, 2026 | Download Registration Form |
| February 7, 2026 | Download Registration Form |
| March 7, 2026 | Download Registration Form |
| April 18, 2026 | Download Registration Form |
| April 18, 2026 (McCall) | Download Registration Form |
| May 23, 2026 | Download Registration Form |
Once you have completed the application process and you have received your TVCC Student ID number, email the completed registration form to cbwcl@tvcc.cc.
- Private Group Reservations Available - Call to check availability. (541) 881-5757
Cost: $70 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.
M-410 Facilitative Instructor (WORK 0921)
January 26-30, 2026
Once you have completed the application process and you have received your TVCC Student ID number, email the completed registration form to cbwcl@tvcc.cc.
Cost: $550 per person
This 36-hour course trains existing and potential instructors on how to prepare and present effective training programs. Key areas include written performance and instructional objectives, preparation of lesson plans, preparation and operation of audio-visual aids and equipment, various methods of communication, individual and team presentations, management of classroom learning environments and use of testing procedures. Evening break-out sessions and actual classroom demonstrations and presentations are integral parts of this course. 8 -16 hours of pre-work are required. Meets NWCG standards as outlined in the M410 guidelines.
Download Registration FormPre-Course Work Instructions
Additional Course Materials:
Wildland Fire Training Cancellation Policy
All fire classes sponsored by TVCC meet or exceed federal National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards. Upon successful course completion, students will receive Certificates of Completion from Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, Oregon.
CBWCL Payment Policy: Purchase order, nomination form, or payment is due a minimum of 2 weeks before class date in order to hold your seat in class. We do not reserve spaces without pre-payment. In order to receive a refund student must fill out a drop form a minimum of 2 weeks before class. No Show students are not eligible for a refund.
Space is limited for all classes. To avoid course cancellation, REGISTER EARLY by filling out the TVCC Application and then submiting a Registration Form.
CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY
TVCC reserves the right to cancel a class for which there is insufficient enrollment.
If this should happen, we will either reschedule the class or provide a full refund
of class and materials fee.
STUDENT REGISTRATION CANCELLATION / NO-SHOW POLICY
If you are unable to attend the course, you are responsible for filling out and submitting
the DROP Form or contacting the Center for Business Workforce and Community Learning
at least 24 hours in advance; otherwise the full amount of tuition will be charged
to the student or agency. Failure to come to class (no-show) will also result in being
charged the full amount.
Please contact us in order to give notice:
CBWCL
Sheryl Romans
(541) 881-5757
Email: cbwcl@tvcc.cc
Treasure Valley Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Customized Contracted Trainings
The Center for Business, Workforce, and Community Learning provides customized training developed around the specific needs of employers. The CBWCL is flexible in providing training delivered on-site with participating companies or at TVCC facilities. Companies can acquire virtually any type of training through the CBWCL. Training time is based on the unique needs of the client. Examples of training include Wildland Fire, CPR/First Aid, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, OSHA safety and numerous other industry competency based curriculum. Courses are offered in English and Spanish. Call us today to find out how the CBWCL can help you with all your employee training needs. (541) 881-5757. TVCC also offers an Associate of Applied Science in Wildland Fire Management.
For More Information Contact:
Sheryl Romans
TVCC Workforce Training & Education Department
Phone: 541-881-5757
Email: sromans@tvcc.cc