S-131: Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) / Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) course
This course will be offered completely online and virtually instructor-led from November 17 – December 4, 2025, with virtual instructor-led training (VILT) days scheduled for December 3 and/or 4, 2025. We encourage you to review the details below on nomination, course expectations, and prerequisites. Please feel free to share this announcement with others in your network who may be interested.
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 within the two weeks prior to the live session (required).
Virtual Instructor-Led Training: 1⁄2 day Zoom session (December 3 and/or 4. 1100 – 1530 ET). Followed by a 20 question exam with a 2-hour time limit (due by December 4, 2359 ET).
Cost
$175 due upon acceptance into the course. Instructions will be provided regarding payment.
Nomination
Complete the registration form here by October 27, 2025.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQz6vmTDMZANZDvqNQAKMJhmDouO2eQzZW_EYfB65NHmPx3g/viewform
Acceptance letters will be emailed no later than November 1, 2025
Course Coordinator
Ron Guy Jr, Wildland Fire Training Coordinator @ Tall Timbers Research Station
Email: rguy@talltimbers.org
Phone: 970.403.4341
