S100: Fire Suppression and Safety

Canadian Pacific Railway | May 30, 2023

8 hours total | + exam

Instructor: Jake Roos

Contact Info: 250 814 8855

Email: jake@lokitree.com

MORNING:

WILDFIRE DETECTION AND REPORTING

FIRE BEHAVIOUR

FIRELINE ORGANIZATION

FIRELINE SAFETY

EMERGENCY FIRELINE COMMUNICATIONS

FIRE SUPPRESSION     

HAND TOOLS

WATER DELIVERY SYSTEMS

AFTERNOON:

FIRELINE HEAVY EQUIPMENT

HELICOPTER BUCKETING SAFETY

FIRELINE AIRCRAFT (FIXED WING)

WILDLAND/URBAN INTERFACE SAFETY

STUDENTS CAN EXPECT TWO 15 MINUTE BREAKS IN THE MORNING, A HALF HOUR LUNCH, AND TWO 15 MINUTE BREAKS IN THE AFTERNOON

This is a competence-based course and requires passing a written exam with a score of 70%

WHAT TO BRING:

• Part of this course may be held outdoors, please prepare appropriately

• Please wear closed toed footwear at all times.

• These are 8 hour sessions, with two coffee breaks and a half hour lunch. Please bring adequate food and water.

• Day 1: Pencil/Pen, Notebook, and any supplies you wish for a classroom session.

• Optional: Hardhat, hi viz vest, boots and any supplies you wish for a practical, on-site field session.

• Loki Tree will provide spare PPE for those who do not have it.

• Questions? Feel free to contact us any time.