S-130 Firefighter Type 2 Skills Days

Funding for this project provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's Business and Workforce Development Grants as part of the California Climate Investments Program

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NWCG Training • Field Skills

S-130

Firefighter Type 2 Skills Days

Two days of instructor-led, hands-on wildland firefighter training focused on building essential fireline skills, teamwork, operational awareness, and safe field performance.

Train Together. Build Skills. Be Fireline Ready.

CourseS-130 / FFT2 Skills

Duration2 Days

FormatHands-On Field Training

LevelEntry-Level Firefighter

Course Information

Turn online learning into practical firefighter skills.

S-130 Firefighter Type 2 Skills Days provides supervised practical exercises for students working toward completion of the field components of NWCG S-130 Firefighter Training.

Participants rotate through realistic training stations, practice as members of a crew, and receive direct coaching and skills evaluation. Training emphasizes hazard recognition, situational awareness, effective communication, safe tool use, and coordinated fireline operations.

These two days complement required classroom or online coursework; they are not a substitute for completing the full S-130 curriculum or other FFT2 qualification requirements.

Field Skills

Fireline safety and LCES
Situational awareness and the 10 Standard Firefighting Orders / 18 Watch Out Situations
Hand-tool selection and safe use
Fireline construction and improvement
Hose lays, fittings and water delivery
Portable pump familiarization
Radio communications and crew coordination
Fire shelter deployment practice
Mop-up, cold trailing and patrol
Scenario-based teamwork and evaluation

Prerequisites & Preparation

Arrive ready to participate in two full field days.

Required CourseworkComplete the assigned S-130 online or classroom modules and bring proof of completion as directed by the course coordinator.

Supporting TrainingComplete any additional pre-course requirements specified in your registration instructions, which may include S-190, L-180 and ICS coursework.

Physical ReadinessBe able to hike, carry tools and work outdoors on uneven ground. Any required work capacity test is arranged separately unless expressly included.

Required PPEBring appropriate wildland fire PPE and field gear, unless the host has confirmed equipment will be provided.

IMPORTANT: Attendance or participation alone does not guarantee course completion, FFT2 qualification, or issuance of a Red Card. Students must satisfy the training provider’s assessment requirements and applicable agency qualification standards.

Two-Day Skills Itinerary

Sample schedule; activities may be adjusted for site conditions and instructor assessments.

Day 1 — Fireline Fundamentals & Crew Operations

Safety • Tools • Fireline • Communications

8:00 AM

Check-in, course objectives, PPE inspection, safety briefing and emergency procedures.

9:00 AM

LCES, hazard identification, situational awareness, lookouts and escape routes.

10:00 AM

Hand-tool identification, inspection, carrying, spacing and safe use.

11:00 AM

Fireline construction, scraping to mineral soil, line improvement and crew organization.

12:00 PM

Lunch.

1:00 PM

Practical fireline construction stations and supervised team exercises.

2:30 PM

Radio procedures, tactical communication and simulated crew briefings.

3:30 PM

Fire shelter inspection and practice deployments using training shelters.

4:30 PM

Equipment accountability, review and daily debrief.

Day 2 — Water Delivery, Mop-Up & Field Evaluation

Hose Lays • Pumps • Mop-Up • Skills Scenarios

8:00 AM

Operational briefing, weather and site hazards, PPE check and day-one review.

8:45 AM

Hose, nozzles, fittings and progressive hose-lay practice.

10:15 AM

Portable pump orientation, water delivery and safe crew coordination.

11:30 AM

Mop-up, cold trailing, heat detection and patrol techniques.

12:00 PM

Lunch.

1:00 PM

Rotating practical skill stations and instructor coaching.

2:30 PM

Integrated simulated incident: briefing, tool deployment, fireline, communications and water delivery.

4:00 PM

Skills assessment, equipment cleanup, student feedback and final debrief.

SCHEDULE NOTICE: Field exercises are subject to weather, staffing, terrain, equipment availability and safety considerations. This schedule is illustrative and should be confirmed by the course lead.

Required Materials & Equipment

Prepare for two days of active outdoor field training.

Wildland Fire PPE

Approved wildland fire helmet
Fire-resistant shirt and pants
Leather gloves
Approved wildland firefighting boots
Eye protection
Hearing protection as needed
Fire shelter and web gear, if directed

Field Equipment

Water and hydration system
Day pack
Notebook and pen
Required coursework records
Any host-specified tools or radio

Personal Supplies

Lunch and snacks for both days
Weather-appropriate layers
Sunscreen
Personal medications
Extra drinking water

EQUIPMENT NOTICE: Confirm the host’s specific PPE and equipment list before arrival. Do not assume loaner PPE, tools, radios or fire shelters will be available.

Field Training & Safety

Safety, accountability and instructor supervision come first.

All activities are supervised by instructors. Students must follow operational briefings, maintain safe spacing, use appropriate PPE, communicate hazards and stop work when conditions become unsafe.

Instructors may modify or discontinue any exercise based on weather, fire danger, site hazards, equipment condition or participant readiness. Live-fire activities are not assumed to be included.

Who Should Attend?

Practical training for people entering the wildland and prescribed fire workforce.

Aspiring Wildland FirefightersStudents building entry-level firefighter field skills.

Prescribed Fire PractitionersParticipants seeking safe crew-based field experience.

Conservation & Fuels CrewsWorkers supporting vegetation management and wildfire resilience.

Community Fire PractitionersPBA participants developing foundational field capabilities.