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The Training Catalog reflects current courses offered by Texas A&M Forest Service Training. Contact 979.458.8436 (8-5, M-F) or email AcademyRegistrar@tfs.tamu.edu for assistance. For each course, you may view a list of available training and request enrollment for any future events.
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External Training - ENOP - Wildland Engine Operator The purpose of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to operate and maintain a wildland fire engine during pre-suppression, suppression, and post-fire operations.
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Austin ENOP 0524 *Austin FD Only* Austin Fire Department 05/28/2024 - 07/29/2024
External Training - FI-110, Wildland Fire Observations and Origin Scene Protection for First Responders The primary emphasis of this course is to teach sound wildland fire observations and origin scene protection practices that enable first responders to a wildland fire scene to perform proper origin scene protection procedures. The course is presented by short lectures, electronic presentations, exercises, and class discussion.
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Collin Co FI-110 0524 Wylie EOC 05/01/2024 - 05/01/2024
External Training - Fork Lift Operator (FLOP) This course covers the basics of forklift operation.
No Courses* Available
External Training - Groundcover This course is designed as an introductory course for new wildland firefighters, or as a refresher. It provides firefighters with basic wildland firefighting WUI and safety information. This course covers all the requirements for basic and intermediate State Firemen and Fire Marshal’s Association’s Section 25 Ground cover Firefighting.
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External Training - L-180, Human Factors in The Wildland Fire Service This training course is designed for unit-level supervisors to use when delivering orientation training to new crew members. Presentation of the course involves a few short lecture segments, but the primary content is delivered by video and supported with small group exercises. Topics include situational awareness, basic communication responsibilities, attitude and stress barriers, decision-making process, and teamwork principles.
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External Training - Motor Grader Operator (MGOP) This course was developed to provide an overview of wildland fire operations to our local
government cooperators.  The course is intended to provide relevant information about fire
operations so that these individuals can operate safely and effectively when assigned to a
wildland fire.
No Courses* Available
External Training - RT-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw Refresher This refresher is intended to provide an annual update and review related to risk management, policy, and operations for chainsaw operators.
No Courses* Available
External Training - S130-S190 Blended * Download and read "S130-S190 Blended Course Information" for online component completion information*

  S-130
This course is designed to provide entry-level firefighters skills. Field time is encouraged, and many of the units are set up so they can be taught in either the classroom or the field. The field exercise is required.  The classroom portion will be completed online with a field day scheduled for written and skills examination portions.    
** NOTE: This class no longer includes IS100 or L180 that is required for certification/qualification with most wildfire credentialing organizations.

S-190
This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. S-190 is typically taught in conjunction with or prior to Basic Firefighter Training, S-130. It is designed to meet the fire behavior training needs of a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) on an incident as outlined in the NIMS: Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1, and the position taskbook developed for the position.
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Moffat S130-S190 Blended 0324 *Host Only** Moffat Fire Department 05/04/2024 - 05/04/2024
Palo Pinto S130-S190 Blended 0424 Palo Pinto Fire Dept. 04/20/2024 - 04/20/2024
Tyler Co S130-S190 Blended 0624 Tyler County Fair Grounds 06/08/2024 - 06/08/2024
South Montgomery Co S130-S190 Blended * Host Department Only* South Montgomery Co FD 04/26/2024 - 04/26/2024
Victoria S130-S190 Blended Victoria Fire Dept Training Facility 04/19/2024 - 04/19/2024
Southlake S130-S190 Blended 0524 ** Host Department Only ** Southlake DPS North Training Center 05/03/2024 - 05/03/2024
External Training - S-231 Engine 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.
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