Interagency Training

Training is an important aspect of all fire management activities to ensure safe and successful operations. Minimum interagency training requirements are established for fire positions by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).

Overview of Training and Qualifications

An introduction to wildland fire training and qualifications on the NPS Fire and Fire Aviation website.

Minimum Training Requirements

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group "Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualifications System Guide" (PMS 310-1) lists the minimum training required for all fire positions. See the most recent version of this guide for current requirements.

Additional Information for Department of the Interior Agencies

"Red Book" Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations - see Chapter 13 (Training). This publication describes additional training and certification requirements for the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Bureau of Land Management.

National Fire Training Schedule

A schedule of courses offered at training centers across the country.

Basic Wildland Firefighting Academy

Offered each year by Marin County Fire Department through the College of Marin. Fire Management staff from Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area assist with the field exercises.

Includes: S-130 Basic Firefighting and S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Training offered each year at Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area:

1. Annual Fire Refresher

2. Work Capacity Test
3. S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use
4. S-212 Widland Fire Chainsaws
5. B-3 Aviation Safety

Previously offered at Golden Gate National Recreation Area:

• L-280 Followership to Leadership
• L-380 Fireline Leadership (Pacific West Regional Office)
• L-381 Incident Leadership (Pacific West Regional Office)
• S-271 Helicopter Crewmember
• I-200 Basic Incident Command System (ICS)
• I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS)
• Driver / Operator Course
• Module Leaders Workshop (Pacific West Regional Office)
• Crew Boss Academy (Pacific West Regional Office)
• Structural Fire Engine Academy (National Interagency Fire Center)

Previously offered at Point Reyes National Seashore:

• S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Marin County Fire Department / National Weather Service)