S-212 is a suggested National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) training course designed for individuals currently qualified as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) desiring to be qualified as a Firefighter Type I (FFT1), Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5), or Felling Boss, Single Resource (FELB) in the National Interagency Incident Management System: Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1).
This course prepares you to perform low complexity project and fireline tasks under the supervision of a fully qualified trainer. It will provide the basic skills required by NWCG member agencies for using chainsaws safely. This wildland fire chainsaw program was developed to provide new sawyers with a solid foundation for safe and efficient chainsaw handling and operation while bucking, limbing, brushing, and slashing, and felling for project work or fireline construction.
Online training:
Pre-training (~1 hour) must be completed before the first day of the training.
In-person training:
Three day in-person training at Ordway-Swisher Biological Station in Melrose, FL.
Participants must bring:
- 8" or higher leather boots
- Chainsaw chaps
- Eye and ear protection
- Leather gloves
- Hard hat
- Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
- IRPG
Additional suggested supplies:
- Operational chainsaw
- "Leatherman" type multi-tool
- Water bottle
- Bandana
- Screntch chainsaw tool
Registration Fee:
TBD; Early registration is available to participants who has previously graduated from one or more of the NATA Core Certificate Courses.
Lodging:
Participants are responsible for securing their own lodging. Downtown Gainesville is a ~30 minute drive. Closer options include cabins and camping at Gold Head Branch State Park in Keystone Heights or the Waldo Inn & suites in Waldo (~20 minutes each).
For more information, contact:
Training Coordinator
Natural Areas Training Academy
