S100 / S185 Fire Suppression and Safety
COURSE FEES:
Two day S100 S185
Minimum class = 8
8-11 students = $300 / student
12-15 students = $250 / student
16-20 students = $220 / student
Over 20 students = $190 / student
Max class numbers depends on having a classroom size that is comfortable for all.
One day industry standard IS100/IS185
Minimum class = 8
8-10 students = $160 / student
11-15 students = $140 / student
Over 15 = $120 / student
Minimum class = 8
Classes with students requiring both the Full S100/185 and annual safety update can be done together at the same time.
*For safety reasons, we highly recommend having a qualified instructor to deliver the course on site.
TRAVEL FEES:
Distances less than 100km from Dawson Creek, BC - $.85/kilometer return from Dawson Creek, BC.
Distances greater than 100km from Dawson Creek, BC - $.85/kilometer return from Dawson Creek, BC + $30 extra charge for every additional 100km return from Dawson Creek.
**Overnight accommodations and meal charges may apply for distances greater than 200 km from Dawson Creek, BC
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course can be cancelled, up to 16 hours before class starting time, without any penalty.
If cancelled, within 16 hours, then a flat fee of $400 will be charged.
This fee however, will be deducted from the next bill, if another course is booked and completed.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The BC Forest Service Wildfire Management Branch recognizes Basic Fire Suppression and Safety (S-100) training only when delivered by a BCFS-endorsed instructor, and only when the S-100 curriculum is delivered in the approved format. S-100 training will be delivered over two full days: one day in the classroom (theory), and second day in the field (practical exercise).
One day industry standard IS100/IS185
While not fully certified by the Ministry, this course is designed for industry that does not want to fight forest fires unless necessary, and already have WMIS TDG and want to action and report fires in their area of occupancy safely and efficiently. Parts of the full course, such as fire indices will normally never be used so no use fully teaching it. Also, many are equipment operators and will not be using hand tools.
While many S100 instructors may only do the S100 in one day and indicate they have given the full two day S100, we cannot do that. The certificate will indicate one day training.
- Worksafe BC requires anyone who actions a forest fire to be S100 certified.
- BC Ministry of Forest requires an occupant, especially within 1 ½ km of a fire, to report and action a fire.
- Companies coming to and /or operating in BC must show due diligence and responsible protection for members of their crews by ensuring that members are S100 certified.
COURSE DURATION
Course duration is 2 days but please call us first. We need to discuss the current experience and certification of your crew so that we can estimate the course duration for your specific crew.
Worksafe BC Safety Update, for those that have S100 tickets from previous years, is 4 hours.
QUALIFICATION PROVIDED AT END OF COURSE:
A ticket of certification is provided immediately at conclusion of course and viable for for one year. If attending (or taking online) the annual safety update, then the certification ticket is good in perpetuity. A photo copy of all tickets, will be provided to employers for their records.
INSTRUCTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS:
- 30 years' training experience.
- Certified with the BC Ministry of Forests as a qualified instructor.
- Trained internally for the BC Ministry of Forest and for industry with a fire simulate. Also trained employees of Municipal Fire Departments, to effectively fight forest fires.
- Fought forest fires of all sizes throughout BC for 23 years mostly as a fire boss, or what is known today as an Incident Commander.
You will find that your crew members will be well pleased with the instructions given.
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