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P-101, Fire Prevention Education 1 (ILT)

Course Title
Fire Prevention Education 1 (ILT)
Version Date

2006

Previous Certification Dates

1997-03
1987-01

Course Number
P-101
Other Training Which Supports
Fire Prevention Education Team Member (PETM)
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 Objective

Wildland Fire Prevention Administration

Format
Instructor Led
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"

Business Steward
PIC Public Information Management Committee
Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Class Size Recommendations

24

Class Size Recommendations

24

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.

NWCG Latest Announcements

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Task Book Update

Date:  July 24, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Tree Felling Subcommittee

NWCG Operations Management Committee (OMC) has issued an update to the NWCG Position Task Book for Intermediate Faller (FAL2), PMS 311-91. To ensure clarity for both trainees and evaluators, the updated FAL2 Position Task Book (PTB) explicitly states who is authorized to sign off on your tasks:

“Evaluators must be qualified as a FAL2, or an Advanced Faller (FAL1).”

If you are currently working out of a previously published version of the FAL2 PTB, you do not need to restart. However, OMC highly encourages you to take the following step to prevent any confusion in the field:

  • Print and replace the updated evaluator information page (page 2) in your current physical PTB.

References:

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Page

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

NWCG Position Task Book for Intermediate Faller (FAL2), PMS 311-91

Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups

Date:  July 10, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Equipment and Technology Subcommittee

The Logistics/Equipment Management Committee (LMC) has released Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups. This advisory highlights multiple U.S. Forest Service regions reporting front driveline joint failure incidents.

This advisory recommends firefighters and fire managers to: 

  • Follow all Ram-issued inspection, maintenance, and service guidance for front driveline joints. 
  • Consider installing a driveline loop. 
  • Coordinate with fleet managers and service providers to determine the most appropriate driveline loop kit for each pickup.

For further details, please refer to the complete advisory.

References:

Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups

Technical Service Bulletin: 03-002-21

NEW! NWCG Standard Operating Procedures, PMS 900

Date:  July 9, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: NWCG Staff

NWCG is excited to announce the publication of the NWCG Standard Operating Procedures, PMS 900.

The new publication establishes general, consistent, and uniform standards for conducting business with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.

References:

NWCG Standard Operating Procedures, PMS 900

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

Date:  July 8, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Development Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Fourth Quarter 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 Four materials focus on Leadership Level 4: Leader of Leaders (Provide Direction). Leadership Level 4 is where you are setting the conditions for others to do things well, even when you are not present. This quarter focuses on equipping experienced leaders with skills to provide direction, build trust across teams, and foster strong decision making. 

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Development Subcommittee