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
