S-131

Tall Timbers (Online/Virtual)

The course will run February 9 through February 26, with VILT sessions scheduled for February 25 and 26. The online component will be hosted by Tall Timbers through Canvas.

Nominations are due by February 1.

Training Announcement 

Subject: S-131 Firefighter Type 1 Date: February 9 – 26, 2026 Location: Online/Virtual 

Tall Timbers Research Station, founded in 1958, is a leader in fire science and prescribed fire training. Its  research has shaped modern fire management, and it continues to advance regional and national programs with innovative curricula and collaborative approaches to fire management. 

Course Description 

This 100% online/virtual version of S-131 Firefighter Type 1 is designed for experienced wildland and prescribed firefighters currently qualified as Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) who are seeking qualification as  Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) or Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) under the NWCG Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1). 

Objectives 

• Identify position responsibilities and demonstrate the ability to apply principles of Operational Leadership found in the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461 

• Describe how to incorporate and maintain open lines of communication with appropriate personnel 

• Identify Look Up, Down and Around indicators, and demonstrate the ability to apply the components of Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones (LCES) as described in the IRPG 

• Demonstrate the ability to apply tactical decision-making procedures

Course Content 

The course combines self-paced online learning with a live, interactive virtual session. 

Online Training: ~9 hours of asynchronous learning to be completed on The Tall Timbers Fire Learning  Portal (Canvas) within the two weeks prior to the live session (required). 

Virtual Instructor-Led Training: ½ day Zoom session (February 25 and/or 26. 0800 – 1300 PT). Followed  by a 20-question exam with a 2-hour time limit (due by February 27, 2359 ET). 

Cost 

$175 due upon acceptance into the course. Instructions will be provided regarding payment. 

Nomination 

Complete the registration form Here by February 1, 2026. 

Acceptance letters will be emailed no later than February 6, 2026 

Course Coordinator 

Ron Guy Jr, Wildland Fire Training Coordinator @ Tall Timbers Research Station 

Email: rguy@talltimbers.org 

Phone: 970.403.4341

Rx-300

Tall Timbers

Training Announcement 

Subject: RX-300 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Date: March 9 – April 8, 2026 

Location: Online (WFLP & Zoom) 

Tall Timbers Research Station, founded in 1958, is a leader in fire science and prescribed fire training. Its  research has shaped modern fire management, and it continues to advance regional and national programs with innovative curricula and collaborative approaches to fire management. 

For this training, Tall Timbers will work closely with the National Delivery Team, ensuring that the RX300 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss course reflects cutting-edge knowledge and nationally recognized best practices in prescribed fire. 

Course Description 

The RX-300 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills,  and attitudes necessary to prepare, critically evaluate, and implement a prescribed fire plan in accordance with the NWCG Standards for Prescribed Fire Planning and Implementation (PMS 484). 

Objectives 

• Prepare a prescribed fire plan in accordance with policy and guidelines 

• Critically review prescribed fire plans and identify the necessary information for prescribed fire implementation 

• Discuss prescribed fire implementation strategies and identify their application in various scenarios 

• Evaluate, revise, and defend a prescribed fire plan the safely meets management objectives 

The course includes a combination of self-paced pre-work, asynchronous activities, and Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) sessions delivered through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) and Zoom. Based on consistent feedback, we are transitioning this course from a single intensive week to a  five-week format. Participants will be required to complete live sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays,  with the ability to participate in optional office-hours/ workshops on Thursdays. Recorded sessions are  required throughout the duration of the course. Students will have deadlines to complete recorded videos and submit assignments. 

Total Course Hours: 62 hours 

• 22 hours of pre-course work 

• 40 hours of course work, including: 

~25 hours of required live sessions (Monday–Friday) 
~15 hours of recorded sessions

Cost  

$800 due upon acceptance into the course. Instructions will be provided regarding payment. 

Nomination  

Complete the registration form HERE by February 16, 2026.  

Acceptance letters will be emailed no later than February 20, 2026

Course Coordinator  

Ron Guy Jr, Wildland Fire Training Coordinator @ Tall Timbers Research Station

Email: rguy@talltimbers.org 

Phone: 970.403.4341