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S-290 Intermediate Fire behavior
S-290 Intermediate Fire behavior
Dates: December 9-11, 2025
S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior
The In-Service Training Section will host in collaboration with the sponsorship of the Los Angeles Fire Fighters Association (LAFFA), the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior. LAFFA is proud to sponsor their members to attend this course designed to expand the members’ knowledge and abilities in the wildland fire environment. This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations, develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills.
LAFFA will sponsor current members the $400 tuition making it free to any members in good standing. For those that are not current members of LAFFA, members may join the association before signing up for the class by clicking here to take part in the tuition sponsorship. For members choosing not to join the LAFFA, the cost of the class will be $400 which will be collected prior to the start of class to reserve your seat.
The course will be instructed by Brian Anderson, the United States Fire Services (USFS) Bear Divide Hotshot Superintendent and his cadre.
DATES: December 9-11, 2025
TIMES: 0800 hours to 1700 hours
LOCATION: John Ruedy Memorial Training Center
Fire Station 88, 5101 N Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 91403
COST: $0 for sponsored LAFFA members.
$400 for non-members.
DRESS: Business Casual or Work Uniform
PREREQUISITES: S-190
Click here for class registration or go to the LAFD Intranet under the Training Tab.
Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available. Members need to attend both days.
Should you have any questions or concerns, contact Captain l Jusitn Horwedel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org.
Dates: February 24-27, 2026
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January
S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander
S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander
Dates: January 14-15, 2026
Dates: February 24-27, 2026
L-954 Safety Officer
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective SOFR on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. These responsibilities fall into two categories:
1) Responding to the incident and the safety needs of the incident, and
2) Effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of a Safety Officer on an All-Hazards IMT.
Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable students to process and apply their new knowledge. This will be a 4 day course.
PREREQUISITES: ICS 100, ICS 200, IS700, IS800, ICS 300 and ICS 400
The training details are as follows:
DATES: February 24, 2026 through February 27, 2024
LOCATION: Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center (FHMTC)
COST: Free
DRESS: Work Uniform or Business Casual
MATERIALS: Bring Laptop or Tablet. Course Materials will be provided electronically.
REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE to register. Members must have their FEMA SID to register.
Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making
class selections. Maximum capacity is 24 students, therefore if more requests are
received than the number of seats available, the following priority order will be used:
1. Members currently rostered on Incident Management Teams.
2. Members assigned to cadres which require these qualifications.
3. Members with pre-requisite training in rank order.
4. All Officers.
5. All Members.
Members who are not accepted into the class will remain on the waiting list and
contacted if space becomes available. If you are selected to attend the course you will
be detailed on-duty and hired behind, if needed. Members attending off-duty will be
compensated. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Justin Horwedel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org
S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander
Event Timing: January 14-15, 2026 0800-1700
Event Address: John Rudey Memorial Training center (JRMTC), FS 88 Classroom, 5101 N Sepulveda Blvd. Sherman Oaks
Contact: Captain Justin Horwedel Email: ciccscoordinator@lacity.org
Instructor: Brian Anderson, the USFS Bear Divide Hotshot Superintendent and his cadre
Sponsored by Los Angeles Firefighters Association.
Course Description:
This course provides students with the tools and techniques to make the transition from Single Resource Boss to Incident Commander. The course focuses on Intelligence Gathering and Documentation; Size Up the Incident; Develop a Plan of Action; Post-fire Activities; Evaluating Incident Objectives and Manage the Incident. This will be a 2 day class.
LAFFA will sponsor current members the $400 tuition making it free to any members in good standing. For those that are not current members of LAFFA, members may join the association before signing up for the class by clicking here to take part in the tuition sponsorship. For members choosing not to join the LAFFA, or Students from an Outside agency the cost of the class will be $400 which will be collected the first day of class.
Most LAFD members are already members of LAFFA, which is a nonprofit organization that represents all Los Angeles City Firefighters at the State level with an emphasis on improving training, benefits, and legislative initiatives to improve the fire service. The LAFFA Board has embarked on a new program in funding the professional development of its membership and is proud to sponsor their members to attend this course designed to expand members' knowledge and abilities in the wildland fire environment. The dues for LAFFA membership is $100.00 per year. For more information on LAFFA, please visit www.losangelesfirefighters.org.
February
L-954 Safety Officer
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide local and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective SOFR on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team. These responsibilities fall into two categories:
1) Responding to the incident and the safety needs of the incident, and
2) Effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of a Safety Officer on an All-Hazards IMT.
Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable students to process and apply their new knowledge. This will be a 4 day course.
PREREQUISITES: ICS 100, ICS 200, IS700, IS800, ICS 300 and ICS 400
The training details are as follows:
DATES: February 24, 2026 through February 27, 2024
LOCATION: Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center (FHMTC)
COST: Free
DRESS: Work Uniform or Business Casual
MATERIALS: Bring Laptop or Tablet. Course Materials will be provided electronically.
REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE to register. Members must have their FEMA SID to register.
Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making
class selections. Maximum capacity is 24 students, therefore if more requests are
received than the number of seats available, the following priority order will be used:
1. Members currently rostered on Incident Management Teams.
2. Members assigned to cadres which require these qualifications.
3. Members with pre-requisite training in rank order.
4. All Officers.
5. All Members.
Members who are not accepted into the class will remain on the waiting list and
contacted if space becomes available. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Justin Horwedel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org
March
L - 960 All hazard Position Specific Divsion/Group Supervisor
L - 960 All hazard Position Specific Divsion/Group Supervisor
March 2-4, 2026
The In-Service Training Section in coordination with a contracted vendor will be offering
L - 0960 All Hazards Division/Group Supervisor.
The course will provide local- and state- level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Division/Group Supervisor on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). The course walks participants through general information, including an overview of the Operations Section and information on incident mobilization, initial situational awareness, and unit management. It also provides detailed instruction on responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, and emphasizes the importance of risk management and safety considerations.
This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of a Supervisor.
Program Area(s)
Incident Command System
Response and Recovery
FEMA Operations–Federal
FEMA Operations-Other Federal Agencies
FEMA Employee Training
Target Audience
NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.
Duration
Duration: Three days (18.75 hr)
Required Pre-requisites
E/G0300, ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents;
IS-0100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100;
IS-0200.b, Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents;
IS-0700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction; and
IS-0800.b, National Response Framework, An Introduction
The training details are as follows:
DATES: March 2, 2026 through March 4, 2026
LOCATION: Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center (FHMTC)
COST: Free
DRESS: Work Uniform or Business Casual
MATERIALS: Bring Laptop or Tablet. Course Materials will be provided electronically.
REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE to register. Members must have their FEMA SID to register.
Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making
class selections. Maximum capacity is 24 students, therefore if more requests are
received than the number of seats available, the following priority order will be used:
1. Members currently rostered on Incident Management Teams.
2. Members assigned to cadres which require these qualifications.
3. Members with pre-requisite training in rank order.
4. All Officers.
5. All Members.
Members who are not accepted into the class will remain on the waiting list and
contacted if space becomes available. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Justin Horwedel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org
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