Preparing firefighters for the unique challenge of wildfires requires a strategic wildland fire training program. TargetSolutions enables fire departments to streamline wildland training with online courses, training and certification tracking tools, and a live skill assessment mobile app.
Explore fire prevention, fire management, and the individual responsibilities of firefighters when fighting wildland fires.
Cover important wildland fire terminology that every wildland firefighter should be familiar with, the terms that describe how a fire is spread, the elements of the fire triangle, heat transfer methods, and how to break the fire triangle.
Describe various potential wildland fire fuels and their relation to the rate of spread (ROS) and how topography can affect fires.
Cover the many ways that weather can impact wildland fires and affect wildland firefighting operations.
Discuss the differences between problem and extreme fire behavior and emphasizes the must-follow rules described in the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG).
Provide firefighters the opportunity to review both the fundamentals of wildland firefighting and critical hazards and safety strategies in wildland operations.
Overview of wildland fire behavior and strategies for predicting changing patterns.
Get a deeper understanding of situational awareness and injury prevention.
Explore safety strategies and review basic components of fire line construction.
Easily track completion of required wildland firefighter training.
Maintain comprehensive training records of didactic and hands-on training in one system.
Run various reports with flexible fields to monitor completion statuses and ensure compliance with agency standards and regulations.
Meet NWCG and NFPA certification standards
Maintain accurate training records
Deliver required S130 and S-190 courses
Centralize compliance reporting
Provide automated notification for recertifications
Enhance safety protocols and operational readiness
"We'll get a new saw that we've never used. Before everyone gets hands-on practice, we'll put a video on the platform with how to start, operate, and maintain it."
West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Battalion Chief
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"Vector Solutions allows us to track all credentials and make sure no one goes out of date on their certifications."
Alachua County Fire Rescue
Assistant Fire Chief of Professional Standards
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"With Vector and our partnership with them, it really streamlines our process and our training program. Our relationship is great with them, and they make our life a lot easier."
Kannapolis Fire Department
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Save valuable administrative time managing complex staffing needs with flexible scheduling tools and agency-based automation.
Manage truck checks, equipment inspections (including PPE), maintenance, inventory, and controlled substances with a mobile app.
Support the overall wellness of your crews with critical incident and exposure tracking to help identify trends for timely follow-up.
Wildland firefighters typically need S-130, Firefighter Training Refresher, and S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior. Additional courses in basic wildland fire training and first aid may also be required.
Wildland firefighters focus on combating large-scale outdoor fires, often in remote areas, using specialized equipment and strategies. Regular firefighters typically handle structure fires and urban emergencies.
Becoming a certified wildland firefighter can take a few weeks to a few months, depending on the training program and department. Online wildland fire training can help expedite the process.
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