Course Description
Crew Boss - Single Resource (S-230) is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the Crew Boss (CRWB) position, as described in the NWCG Incident Position Standards for Crew Boss, Single Resource, PMS 350-98. Topics include travel and check-in in, briefings, assigning tasks and assessing crew performance, implementing fire line duties, mop-up, firing operations, using aerial resources, medical emergencies, and wildland urban interface. The course is a blended training. The first part of the course consists of a self-directed online component which provides knowledge and concepts required to meet the responsibilities of the Crew Boss, followed by an instructor-led component, where students will apply the knowledge and concepts in scenario-based activities.
Engine Boss - Single Resource (S-231) 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 sizeup considerations, tactics, and wildland/urban interface.