S 230 Crew Boss Single Resource Instructor Led

This is a classroom course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of duties associated with the single resource boss position from initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit. Topics include operational leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, offline duties, demobilization, and post incident responsibilities.

S-230 Course Components

• Pre-course work - 2 hours
• Instructor-led training - 24 hours

S-230 Course Materials

• Student workbook
• Instructor workbook
• Topographical Maps:
  • Alaska Fire
  • North Carolina Fire
  • Nebraska Fire
  • Northwest Fire
  • Rocky Mountain Fire
  • Southern California Fire
  • Southeast Fire
  • Southwest Fire

Introduction

1. Introduction of the course coordinator and instructors
2. Introduction of the students
3. Schedule of events
4. Course Process
5. Measuring performance for this course
6. Expectations
7. Crew boss traits
8. Course overview

Unit 1: Operational Leadership

Objectives:

1. Describe the values and principles of operational leadership
2. Identify the qualities of good leadership

Unit 2: Mobilization

Objectives:

1. Identify the readiness and special equipment items that are required for the Crew Boss.
2. List eight pieces of information to request from dispatch prior to departure.
3. Identify five key elements of information needed to complete a Passenger/Cargo manifest.
4. Explain the importance of evaluating crew readiness and establishing crew organization.
5. Provide examples of appropriate travel procedures and conduct.

Unit 3: Arrival at the Incident

Objectives:

1. Describe the intra-crew coordination considerations for the incident check-in process.
2. List five key pieces of information that should be gathered when receiving an assignment or briefing.
3. Describe the components of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and how the components relate to the Crew Boss role in planning for safe and effective fire suppression activities.
4. Assess crew logistical needs based upon the operational period assignment.
5. List the essential items that must be covered during a crew briefing prior to assignment.

Unit 4: Fireline Operations

4A: Risk Management

Objectives:

1. Identify the five steps of the risk management process.
2. Apply the five step risk management process to given scenarios.

4B: Entrapment Avoidance

Objectives:

1. Describe the role LCES has in the risk management process.
2. Describe a protocol for negotiating a perceived unsafe assignment.
3. Given a set of fireline conditions, identify valid trigger point(s).
4. Define levels of engagement.
5. Describe a procedure for recognizing escape routes and safety zones when engaging a fire.
6. Given a set fireline condition, estimate minimum safety zone size using the Missoula Fire Lab model.
7. Identify human factors that contribute to fireline decision errors.
8. Given a fire scenario, determine the appropriate level of engagement as conditions change.

4C: Safety and Tactics

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate the proper use of LCES in the fire environment in relation to the Crew Boss role.
2. Organize, plan and describe the actions that are required when a crew is deployed for fireline suppression activities.
3. Given an Incident Response Pocket Guide, safely complete a simulated fireline assignment.
4. Describe safety precautions that should be addressed by the Crew Boss in downhill and indirect fireline construction.
5. Describe applicable methods to employ in fireline construction that will facilitate rehabilitation.
6. List the items to check when inspecting a completed fireline.
7. List crew procedures used in staging areas.
8. Describe Crew Boss responsibilities for accidents, injuries, and near misses.
9. Identify supply needs and explain the process for re-supplying a crew while on the fireline.
10. Complete an After Action Review (AAR).

Unit 5: Off Line Duties

Objectives:

1. Describe the responsibilities the Crew Boss considers prior to returning to the incident base from a tactical assignment.
2. List the key responsibilities of the Crew Boss following tactical assignments while at the incident base or camp.
3. List the key responsibilities of the Crew Boss when the crew is out of service.

Unit 6: Demobilization and Post Incident Responsibilities

Objectives:

1. Describe procedures for re-supply of fire expended items.
2. List the steps necessary for the demobilization of a crew from an incident.
3. List the key responsibilities of a Crew Boss prior to disassembly of crew at the initial mobilization point.

Final Exam Information

Objectives:

1. Obtain 70% or higher on the final examination to pass the course.