Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov).
This course of study is designed to train new firefighters in basic firefighting skills, and the knowledge necessary to effectively handle wildland firefighting situations.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-112 Advanced Firefighter Training S-131
Units
0.5
Hours
9 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
This course of study provides advanced wildland firefighting training and education for those who wish to become qualified in the first-level supervision position of Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss. This course may be offered in a distance education format..
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-113 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S-190
Units
0.5
Hours
9 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov).
This course of study provides an introduction to wildland fire behavior issues that are important to wildland fire spread and safety to firefighters involved in suppression.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-114 Initial Attack Incident Commander Type 4 (Ict4) S-200
Units
1
Hours
18 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov).
This course of study is designed to provide the initial attack commander of small non-complex wildland fires with the ability to safely suppress the fire within the guidelines of the Incident Command System, and agency guidelines.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-115 Supervisory Concepts and Techniques S-201
Units
1
Hours
18 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: While anyone may enroll in this course, students will find that the content is more applicable when they have had three or more years of wildland work experience, preferably on a Type-1 hand crew.
While available to anyone, this course is designed for the experienced wildland firefighter who has or will be assigned to a Type-1 hand crew. Students will study and apply the principles of small unit leadership, communication and supervision required of a Crew Boss or Squad leader.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-116 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface S-215
Units
1
Hours
18 lecture/9 lab total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov).
This course is designed to meet the training needs of a Single Resource Boss. Instructional units include firefighter safety in the interface, managing human factors in the interface, pre-incident planning, size-up and initial strategy, structure triage, structure protection overview, tactics in the interface, tactical operations and resource use in the interface, action assessment, plan update, and after-action review. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-117 Portable Pumps and Water Use S-211
Units
0.5
Hours
9 lecture/12 lab total
Note: Students pursuing National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California State Fire Marshal’s Office (CSFMO) certifications will need to check the current NWCG and/or CSFMO certification standards to ensure that this course meets the students specific job training needs. In many cases, NWCG, CSFMO and local fire department standards require students to meet complex training and experience requirements prior to certification. Those standards change frequently. Students should confirm that they meet the current NWCG 310-1, CSFMO or local department standards and that this course satisfies their agencies task-book or department training requirements.
This course meets the national training standard for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certification, Portable Pumps and Water Use S-211.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-118 Wildfire Powersaws S-212
Units
1
Hours
9 lecture/27 lab total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This documentation changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Program office or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov).
This course provides introduction to the function, maintenance, and use of internal combustion engine-powered chain saws and their tactical wildland fire application. Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience in operating a chain saw by providing hands-on cutting experience in surroundings similar to fireline situations.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-121 S-230 Crew Boss (Single Resource)
Units
1.5
Hours
27 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Completed SFT Firefighter 2 training; successful completion of S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior (classroom delivery only)
This course is 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. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-122 Engine Boss S-231
Units
1
Hours
18 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Completed Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter II training or equivalent; and successful completion of S-230 - Crew Boss (Single Resource).
This is a skill course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the duties associated with engine boss, single resource (ENGB). Topics include engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire size-up considerations, tactics, and wildland/urban interface. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Limitation on Enrollment: NWCG 310-1: Wildland Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
Limitation on Enrollment: S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (classroom only)
Limitation on Enrollment: Online component for NWCG S-219: Firing Operations
Limitation on Enrollment: Two (2) pre-course instructor-developed quizzes
This course provides information and develops skills required to perform and hold firing operations on wildland fires and prescribed burns. This course contains instructor-led training, including live fire exercises. The students will be engaged in wildland firefighting and firing operations. This course meets and exceeds the objectives of the NWCG S-219 Firing Operations (2014) course.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-128 Field Observer S-244
Units
1.5
Hours
18 lecture/27 Lab total
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov).
This course presents the experienced wildland firefighter with the necessary skills to function as a Field Observer on a wildland fire incident. This course presents an understanding of the various types of maps used in wildland fire control, map scale and use in determining location of wildland fire, topographic maps and how to use them, and calculations to determine the size of a fire on a map.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-130 Basic Air Operations S-270
Units
1
Hours
18 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: The regulations, procedures and policies addressed in this course are primarily those governing federal agency and ICS operations. State, county, or other political subdivisions using this course will need to consult their agency having jurisdiction with respect to regulations, procedures and policies.
Note: While any student can take this course, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees' recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov).
This course covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-132 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior S-290
Units
2
Hours
36 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Successful completion of S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior; and satisfactory completion of pre-selection assessment and pre-course work.
This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary and should include local conditions affecting fire behavior. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Web Site (NWCG.gov).
This course of study presents the information necessary for the student to be able to function as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT 3). The course is presented in a lecture/discussion format and supplemented with group exercises. The seven instructional units cover Foundation Skills, Situational Awareness, Command and Control, Managing the Incident, Transitional Activities, Post-Fire Activities and a Final Simulation.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-137 Division/Group Supervisor S-339
Units
1
Hours
22 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: AH-330, Strike Team/Task Force Leader All Hazards (STEN/TFLD)
Limitation on Enrollment: ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents.
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310-1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov).
This is a course of study for Initial Attack Incident Commanders and Task Force/Strike Team Leaders to be able to function as a Division/Group Supervisor on a wildland fire incident. This course prepares students to perform in the role of division/group supervisor. It provides instruction in support of the specific tasks of the division/group supervisor, but will not instruct students in general management/supervision or in the incident command system (ICS), both of which the student should learn through prerequisite work. Topics include division/group management, organizational interaction, division operations, all-hazard operations, and tactical decision games (optional).
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-144 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations S-390
Units
2
Hours
36 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (In-person class)
Limitation on Enrollment: Qualified as any single resource boss and
Limitation on Enrollment: Satisfactory completion of pre-selection assessment and pre-course work.
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov).
This course introduces fire behavior calculations by manual and electronic methods, such as tables, nomograms, and BehavePlus. It gives students an in-depth understanding of the determinants of fire behavior by discussing input (wind, slope, fuels, fuel moisture, etc.) to the prediction process. Interpretations of the fire behavior outputs are taught to enhance the student’s ability to understand fire behavior and provide “tools” to help in fire management decisions. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
FTWO-153 Strike Team/Task Force Leader - All Hazards AH-330
Units
1.5
Hours
27 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310-1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov).
This is a course of study for experienced firefighters, single resource, or crew boss qualified, to undertake the role of the Task Force/Strike Team Leader in the control of wildland fires and other all-risk incidents. This includes utilizing increments of equipment in saving lives and property, and developing the skills necessary to manage all-risk incidents. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate.
This course meets the national training standard for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certification, Air Operations Branch Director S-470. Topics include preparedness and mobilization, initial briefings and meetings, transition, preparing and organizing for an aviation operation, implementation of an aviation operation, management and oversight of an aviation operation, and demobilization.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-158 Facilitative Instructor M-410
Units
2
Hours
36 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees' recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Department or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov).
This training course is designed to help students become effective facilitative instructors. The purpose of this course is to improve training delivery and quality by presenting instructional methods with an emphasis on student-oriented adult training techniques. This course is designed for students to meet NWCG instructor requirements.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-312 Advanced Firefighter Training S-131
Units
0
Hours
9 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
This course of study provides advanced wildland firefighting training and education for those who wish to become qualified in the first-level supervision position of Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss. This course may be taught in a distance education format.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-316 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface S-215
Units
0
Hours
18 lecture/9 lab total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov).
This course is designed to meet the training needs of a Single Resource Boss. Instructional units include firefighter safety in the interface, managing human factors in the interface, pre-incident planning, size-up and initial strategy, structure triage, structure protection overview, tactics in the interface, tactical operations and resource use in the interface, action assessment, plan update, and after-action review. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-321 S-230 Crew Boss (Single Resource)
Units
0
Hours
27 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Completed SFT Firefighter 2 training; successful completion of S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior (classroom delivery only).
This course is 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. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-322 Engine Boss S-231
Units
0
Hours
18 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Completed Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter II training or equivalent; and successful completion of S-230 - Crew Boss (Single Resource).
This is a skill course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the duties associated with engine boss, single resource (ENGB). Topics include engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire size-up considerations, tactics, and wildland/urban interface. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-332 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior S-290
Units
0
Hours
36 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Successful completion of S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior; and satisfactory completion of pre-selection assessment and pre-course work.
This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary and should include local conditions affecting fire behavior. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
22 lecture total (when offered in a distance education format, hours will total 66)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: AH-330, Strike Team/Task Force Leader All Hazards (STEN/TFLD)
Limitation on Enrollment: ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents.
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310-1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov).
This is a course of study for Initial Attack Incident Commanders and Task Force/Strike Team Leaders to be able to function as a Division/Group Supervisor on a wildland fire incident. This course prepares students to perform in the role of division/group supervisor. It provides instruction in support of the specific tasks of the division/group supervisor, but will not instruct students in general management/supervision or in the incident command system (ICS), both of which the student should learn through prerequisite work. Topics include division/group management, organizational interaction, division operations, all-hazard operations, and tactical decision games (optional). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWO-353 Strike Team/Task Force Leader - All Hazards AH-330
Units
0
Hours
27 lecture total (when offered in a distance education format, hours will total 81)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310-1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov).
This is a course of study for experienced firefighters, single resource, or crew boss qualified, to undertake the role of the Task Force/Strike Team Leader in the control of wildland fires and other all-risk incidents. This includes utilizing increments of equipment in saving lives and property, and developing the skills necessary to manage all-risk incidents. This course may be offered in a distance education format.