FIRE 283 - CA-219 Firing Operations

    Recent Professors
    Marshall Turbeville
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    0.5
    Prerequisite
    Course Completion of FIRE 290 OR FIRE 208.1. Limits on enrollment: Students must provide medical clearance and or a clearance letter from their agency. Must have the following Fire certificates: ICS-200, RT-130, S-230 and S-290.
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of FIRE 283
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    An intermediate course designed to meet the training needs of Firing Boss (FIRB) as outlined in the Wildland Fire Qualifications System Guide and the position Task Book developed for the position. Students will be engaged in strenuous, live firefighting activities working with hand tools in elevated temperatures often exceeding 90 degrees. Upon successful completion, students will be awarded an S-219 certificate from the State Board of Fire Services (SBFS).
    Usually Held
    Tue Wed Thu Fri 2:00pm–5:50pm, Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–8:50am, Tue Wed Thu Fri 9:00am–12:50pm