Hosted by Wheatland County
This is a theory course and the only time it will be taught by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry; we’re very fortunate to have Stefan Best, Wildfire Technologist, teach this course. In the future the course will only be offered through the office of the Fire Commissioner. We’re strongly encouraging farmers or anyone else inclined to assist during a wildfire event to attend this course.
Grassland Wildfire Operations is designed to meet the training need for the municipal and wildland fire personnel conducting grassland wildfire suppression operations. This course is adapted for use from the Grassland Fire Operations training course developed by Saskatchewan Environment and Parks Canada (2003) and the Wildfire Orientation training course developed by Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development.
This 8 hour (one day) classroom course provides the students with the skills and knowledge to:
→ size up a grassland wildfire incident;
→ evaluate the potential fire situation; and
→ apply (at the direction of command) safe and effective strategies and tactics to contain and extinguish grassland wildfires.
Course content includes:
→ Grassland Wildfire Awareness, behaviour, Operations, and Firefighter Safety
Target Audience:
→ Interested Area Farmers
→ Municipal Fire Officers and Firefighters
→ Municipal Public Works Personnel
→ Wildland Type 1 Crew Leaders and Members
→ Anyone inclined to assist during a wildfire event
The course concludes with a 25 question open book written exam. The required passing mark is 80%, a certificate will be mailed to the upon successful completion of the course. Students will also participate in group exercises throughout the day long training.
RSVP Deadline is February 15!
To reserve your spot, contact:
Lisa Baraniuk
Phone: 403-361-2026
Email: lisa.baraniuk@wheatlandcounty.ca