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S-229, Single Resource Boss (OLT)

Course Title
Single Resource Boss (OLT)
Version Date

2026

Course Number
S-229
Course Description

This ONLINE course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a Single Resource Boss (SRB), based on shared duties and responsibilities across all SRB Incident Position Descriptions.

Course Objective

Deliver effective communication using appropriate resource materials.

Format
Online Training
Special Delivery Considerations

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<p>There is an alternate version of the S-229 course available for content review purposes only. It is intended for trainers of single resource boss positions, and instructors of the S-230, S-231, and S-236 courses, to allow them to review the content of the S-229 course without having to enroll and take the actual course.</p>
<p>NO COURSE CERTIFICATE OR COMPLETION CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED TO THOSE WHO USE THE CONTENT REVIEW VERSION OF THE COURSE.</p>
<p>To gain access to this alternate version of the course, the trainer or instructor will need to be granted a role within the WFLP called &ldquo;Monitor&rdquo; for the S-229 course.</p>
<p>Once the monitor role for S-229 is granted, the alternate version of the course will appear on this page, in a tile called &ldquo;Limited Access Materials&rdquo;.</p>
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<li>To request monitor access for S-229, use the Wildland Fire Learning Portal User Help Request form on the WFLP Help Center page.&nbsp;<a href="https://wflms.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://wflms.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new</a></li&gt;
<li>Include the name and the email account associated with WFLP account for the person who is requesting access.</li>
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Business Steward
OMC Operations Management Committee
Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable

NWCG Latest Announcements

2026 Week of Remembrance

Date:  June 30, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: 6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

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.

Throughout the week, we encourage thoughtful and generative conversations that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

References:

2026 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

RMC Memorandum 26-02: SAFENET Modernization and SafeNetX Launch

Date:  June 25, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Risk Management Committee

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.

SafeNetX is the result of a multi-agency modernization effort led by RMC, which began evaluating improvements to the legacy SAFENET system in 2021. To learn more, read the full RMC memorandum in the links provided.

References:

SafeNetX

RMC Safety Memorandum 26-02: SAFENET Modernization and SafeNet X Launch

2025 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Date:  June 12, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Emergency Medical Committee

The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) announces the recipients of the 2025 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Awards. EMC annually recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding actions or accomplishments that are above and beyond the expectation of one’s normal mission or job duties.

Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Through leadership and initiative, they have made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community. These awards are well deserved.

References:

2025 Wildland Fire EMS Awards

Emergency Medical Committee

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Book Now Available for RAMP

Date:  June 12, 2026
Questions? 
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:

NWCG Ramp Manager Position Page

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