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S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation (Online)

Course Description

Basic Wildland Fire Orientation provides introductory information for personnel interested in wildland fire response. It consists of a short video which introduces topics such as personal preparedness and responsibility, mobilization, incident procedures, proper clothing and equipment, and living conditions in wildland fire camps.

Course Objectives

Provide new personnel and non-fire management employees with introductory information about participation in wildland fire management.

Prerequisite Qualifications

None

Prerequisite Training

None

Alternate Delivery Mode

Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Training Required For
PIOT 310-1 Training Path 01
Business Steward
IOSC Incident Operations Subcommittee
Course Level
Local
Format
Self-Directed (Online)
Course Number
S-110
Other Training Which Supports
PTRC Personnel Time Recorder, DPRO Display Processor, RCDM Receiving/Distribution Manager, FDUL Food Unit Leader, GISS Geographic Information System Specialist, HRSP Human Resource Specialist, COST Cost Unit Leader, ORDM Ordering Manager, BCMG Base/Camp Manager, INCM Incident Communications Center Manager, IRIN Infrared Interpreter, TNSP Incident Training Specialist, DOCL Documentation Unit Leader, MEDL Medical Unit Leader, ICPI Incident Contract Project Inspector, SECM Security Manager, COMP Compensation/Claims Unit Leader, RADO Radio Operator, EQPM Equipment Manager, PETM Fire Prevention Education Team Member, SCKN Status/Check-In Recorder, EQTR Equipment Time Recorder
Course Title
Basic Wildland Fire Orientation (Online)

Special Delivery Considerations

There are also a series of optional units about these topics. These optional units go in to greater depth for students who would like further information. Completion of the optional units is not required to receive a certificate of completion for the course.

Summary of Recent Changes

Optional material added 2022-11 to supplement the information in original video.

Development History

Name changed with 5/03 revision; reference NWCG Curriculum Issue Paper #46. Additional optional modules added 11/22.

Version Date

2022

Previous Certification Dates

2003-05
1992-10

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