Available Courses

August 24-27, 2026

Instructional Methodology

This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level professional instructor to safely, effectively, and competently teach and deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan utilizing instructional aids and evaluation instruments, adapt a lesson plan, and complete the reporting requirements to the local jurisdiction.

Prerequisites: Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA / IS-100.B) OR National Incident Management System (FEMA / IS-700.A)

Instructor: Ret. Chief Ken Harrison

Cost: $455

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS AUGUST 14, 2026

October 5-8, 2026

Instructional Development

This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the intermediate level professional instructor to safely, effectively, and competently develop lesson plans and evaluation instruments, teach and deliver instruction, evaluate and coach other instructors, and analyze resources and formulate a program budget.

Prerequisites:

Instructor 1: Instructional Methodology (2012) or (2019)

Instructor: Ret. Chief Ken Harrison

Cost: $455

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

October 12-14, 2026

Intermediate Incident Command Systems for Expanding Incidents

This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 and ICS 200 courses. 

Prerequisites:

• IS0100, Introduction to the Incident Command System

• IS0200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

• IS0700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction and

• IS0800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Instructor: Ret. Chief Ken Harrison

Cost: $375

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

October 26-29, 2026

Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary; instructor should stress local conditions.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior; and satisfactory completion of pre-selection assessment and pre-course work. 

Instructor: Ret. Chief Ken Harrison

Cost: $425

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 12, 2026

November 9-10, 2026

Initial Attack Incident Commander

This course is designed to meet the training needs of the incident commander type 4 (ICT4). It is presented in a discussion/exercise format. The six instructional units include Foundation Skills; Intelligence Gathering and Documentation; Size Up the Incident; Develop a Plan of Action; Post-fire Activities; Evaluating Incident Objectives and Manage the Incident. Evaluation of the student is by unit tests and performance based evaluations.

Prerequisites:

Qualified as any single resource boss; and satisfactory completion of precourse work. 

Instructor: Ret. Chief Ken Harrison

Cost: $300

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 26, 2026

November 12-13, 2026

Engine Boss (Single Resource)

This 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 size up considerations, tactics, and wildland/urban interface. 

Prerequisites:

Completed SFT Firefighter 2 training and successful completion of S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource). 

Instructor: Ret. Chief Ken Harrison

Cost: $345

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 29, 2026