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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.

Course Objectives

Evaluate, implement, and provide the rationale for the appropriate decisions to accomplish each of the following assignment objectives:
o Direct attack
o Firing operations
o Aerial resources
o Medical emergency
o Wildland-urban interface
o Mop-up

Prerequisite Qualifications

Qualified as Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1).

Prerequisite Training

Successful completion of Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290).

Alternate Delivery Mode

Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Training Required For
FELB 310-1 Training Path 01, HMGB 310-1 Training Path 01, ENGB 310-1 Training Path 01, CRWB 301-1 Training Path 01, UASM 310-1 Training Path 01, HEQB 310-1 Training Path 01, FIRB 301-1 Training Path 01
Lead Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Lead instructor must be a qualified Strike Team Leader (STCR, STEQ, STEN) or Task Force Leader (TFLD).
Unit Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Unit instructors must be qualified as any Single Resource Boss.
Business Steward
IOSC Incident Operations Subcommittee
Course Level
Local
Format
Blended
Course Number
S-230
Course Title
Crew Boss (Single Resource) (Blended)

Special Delivery Considerations

OLT Component

Students can access the online portion of the course at S-230 Crew Boss (Single Resource) (Blended-Online Component) 2023. Enrollment into the online component will require participants to obtain a user account for the NWCG Wildland Fire Learning Portal. The course coordinator should include instructions for completing the online component of the course in announcements or correspondence related to the course session.

The first part of the course consists of a self-directed online component which provides knowledge and concepts required to meet the responsibilities of the Crew Boss. Students must successfully complete all units and pass the assessment at the end. Successful completion of the online component is required to be admitted into the instructor led component of this course.

At the conclusion of the online portion, as documentation that the student has completed the first units of the course and are prepared to continue with the exercises and scenarios in the ILT, students will notify the ILT instructor or coordinator and provide a digital copy of the online training completion memo to be enrolled in an ILT.

OLT completion memo is valid for 90 days after which the OLT must be retaken.

Summary of Recent Changes

https://www.wildlandfirelearningportal.net/pluginfile.php/315374/course…

Version Date

2023

Previous Certification Dates

Blended
2012-04
Intructor Lead
2004-11
1996-03
1990-01

NWCG Latest Announcements

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

WFSTAR 2026 Core Components Module Package and 2025 Fire Year in Review Now Available

Date:  March 23, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Joe Schindel

The 2026 Core Components Module Package for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) and the 2025 Fire Year in Review are now available on the NWCG website. The 2026 Core Components Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

References:

2026 Core Components Module Package

2025 Fire Year in Review Module