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S-371, Helibase Manager (ILT)

Course Title
Helibase Manager (ILT)
Training Required For
HEBM 310-1 Training Path 01
Version Date

2007

Previous Certification Dates

1997-05

Course Number
S-371
Other Training Which Supports
HLCO Helicopter Coordinator
Course Description

This course provides students with the skills necessary to perform as a Helibase Manager (HEBM) through facilitated discussions and group exercises. The final exercise is designed to give students a realistic Helibase Manager experience which prompts the student to communicate, resolve issues, and make decisions in support of an incident.

Course Objective

Perform the tasks required of a Helibase Manager to develop, organize, and manage a helibase in given simulations and exercises to support incident activities.

Prerequisite Qualifications Notes

HMGB Helicopter Manager, Single Resource

Lead Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Lead and unit instructors must be a qualified Helibase Manager (HEBM).
Format
Instructor Led
Special Delivery Considerations

Additional Materials and Equipment Needed These materials are needed above and beyond the usual items (pens, paper, flip charts, markers, etc.).
Helibase Display Boards Part 1 (1 set per group), NFES 2866
Helibase Display Boards Part 2 (1 set per group), NFES 2867

Course Updates
2007 Version
All radio equipment and radio frequency use for the course (classroom simulations, field exercises, course logistics, etc.) requires specific authorization and must be coordinated and assigned through the local agency frequency coordinator or the Communications Duty Officer at the NIFC National Interagency Incident Communications Division, as appropriate. Radio equipment and frequencies for training should be requested well in advance of course start date (at least two months) and shall be released/returned to the issuing entity upon course conclusion.

Business Steward
AMC Aviation Management Committee
Unit Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Lead and unit instructors must be a qualified Helibase Manager (HEBM).
Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Class Size Recommendations

Recommended class size is 24 students. Instructors should maintain a 4:1 ratio of students to instructors/coaches to facilitate exercises and discussion and to enable strong mentorship to the students.

Class Size Recommendations

Recommended class size is 24 students. Instructors should maintain a 4:1 ratio of students to instructors/coaches to facilitate exercises and discussion and to enable strong mentorship to the students.

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As we approach the 2026 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on past incidents from 2016 and honor the fallen through learning. Since its inception in 2014, WOR has honored wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned.

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The Risk Management Committee (RMC) is pleased to announce the launch of SafeNetX, the modernized safety reporting system now available to the wildland fire community. Effective June 15, 2026, SafeNetX enables reporting of unsafe, unhealthy, near-miss, and high-risk operations across wildland fire, all-hazard incidents, training, and related work environments.

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Date:  June 12, 2026
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Please contact: Airtanker Base Operations Unit

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Book are now available for Ramp Manager (RAMP).

The Performance Support Package for this position was developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

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 release in January 2027.

References:

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