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P-101, Fire Prevention Education 1 (ILT)

Course Description

This course was developed as part of a multi-course national curriculum covering wildfire prevention and is designed to enhance basic skill and knowledge of personnel assigned responsibilities for wildfire prevention.The course was significantly revised and updated in 2007 but it was not recertified.

Course Objectives

Wildland Fire Prevention Administration

Prerequisite Qualifications

None

Prerequisite Training

None

Alternate Delivery Mode

Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Business Steward
Fire Prevention Education Team Subcommittee FPETSC
Course Level
Local
Format
Instructor Led
Course Number
P-101
Other Training Which Supports
PETM Fire Prevention Education Team Member
Course Title
Fire Prevention Education 1 (ILT)

Special Delivery Considerations

Course materials no longer available for this course are as follows. Coordinators and instructors be prepared to amend your course delivery without these items as they are referenced in the Instructors Guide and Student Workbook.

Unit 2:
PMS-469 Wildfire Prevention, Sign and Poster Guide
PMS-453 Wildfire Prevention, Conducting School Programs Guide
Unit 3:
Video: "Wildfire! Preventing Home Ignitions"
Video: "Home Improvement: A Firewise Approach"
Video: "Utah Living with Fire"
Video: "Making a Home Firewise"

Special Cadre Considerations

Instructors must have a wide range of wildfire prevention experience to facilitate group and class interaction and discussion.
See NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1, Instructor Standards for more information.

Summary of Recent Changes

The course was significantly revised and updated in 2007 but it was not recertified. The video "An Ounce of Prevention"; on the Course DVD should no longer be used. The new video is available over the NIFC YouTube channel.

Development History

Name changed from Introduction to Wildfire Prevention in 7/06; reference NWCG Curriculum Issue Paper #82.

Version Date

2006

Previous Certification Dates

1997-03
1987-01

NWCG Latest Announcements

NEW! S-212, Intermediate Faller (Online) Course Available Now 

Date:  April 23, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce that the new S‑212, Intermediate Faller (Online), course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). This second course in the series provides students with the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of an Intermediate Faller (FAL2), as described in the FAL2 Incident Position Description. This course is intended for individuals seeking to advance from Basic Faller (FAL3) to FAL2.

S‑212, Intermediate Faller is a fully online, self‑paced training program consisting of 13 units. Learners will engage with interactive, scenario‑based content designed to progressively build foundational skills and knowledge essential for the FAL2 role.

Students must be qualified as a Basic Faller (FAL3) prior to enrolling in S‑212, Intermediate Faller course.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2027.

References:

S-212 Intermediate Faller (Online)

RMC Memo 26-01: Transition Plan for Implementing Updates to Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Qualifications

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Page

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212

New Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

Date:  April 17, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: National Coordination System Committee

A new publication from the National Coordination System Committee (NCSC) is now available. The NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249, will be used for aviation crews and dispatch to share flight information that is needed for resource tracking, and if needed, for emergency procedures.

For further details, please contact your NCSC representative. 

References:

NCSC Memo 26-01: Implementation of NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

New Glossary Term for Review

Date:  April 15, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Data Standards and Terminology Board (DSTB)

The Data Standards and Terminology Board is requesting feedback on a new glossary term: Resource Protection Measure (RPM).

The proposed definition is: Practical guidance provided for incident personnel in a manner in which incident objectives can be achieved while reducing impacts to identified resources across the landscape. RPMs are informed by, but not restricted to, Minimum Impact Strategies and Tactics (MIST).

Please review, share with your subgroups, and provide feedback as appropriate through the following form: Request Feedback The comment period will close May 10, 2026.

Thank you for your engagement in the NWCG glossary process – your participation is key to our success.

References:

Glossary Request Feedback

Quarter Three Materials for the 2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign Now Available

Date:  April 1, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Quarter Three materials for the 2025/2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign are now available. This annual initiative offers all students of leadership and wildland fire management an opportunity to engage with essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

Quarter Three materials focus on Leadership Level 3: Leader of People (Develop Intent). Leadership Level 3 is where your values, your team, and your influence come together. Leaders of People put their teams first, build trust, and lead with authenticity. They mentor future leaders and shape decisions up and down the chain.

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Committee