WILDLAND

S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander 

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.

This class when completed gives the student the opportunity to open their ICT4 task book which is a prerequisite to becoming a qualified Safety Officer (SOFR).  

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. 

DATE: January 30-31, 2025

TIMES: 0800-1700

LOCATION: Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center (FHMTC)

COST: Free for LAFA Members

DRESS: Work uniform or Business Casual

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. Maximum capacity is 25 students, therefore if more requests are received than the number of seats available, the following priority order will be used:

1. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

2. members with pre-requisite training in rank order

3. Field incident Management Teams

4. Incident Management Team Members

5. All Officers 

6. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available. Members need to attend all four days, no exceptions.

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 Registration

S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface

This course is designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who will be making tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire that threatens life and property in the interface. Topics include size up, interface awareness, initial strategy, structure triage and protection tactics. This will be a 3 day class.

DATE: February 10-12

TIMES: 0800-1700

LOCATION: Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center (FHMTC)

COST: $Free

DRESS: Work uniform 

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. Maximum capacity is 40 students, therefore if more requests are received than the number of seats available, the following priority order will be used:

1. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

2. members with pre-requisite training in rank order

3. Incident Management Team Members

4. All Officers 

5. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available. Members need to attend all four days, no exceptions.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Justin Horwedel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

S-215 Registration

S-230/231 Engine Boss/Crew Boss

This course is designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the duties associated with ENGB/CRWB. Topics include Engine and Crew capabilities and limitations,  Operational leadership tactics, Fire size up considerations, Entrapment avoidance, Demobilization, and post incident responsibilities for the single resource boss position from initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit. This will be a 4 day blended course.

Prerequisites: S-290

DATE: March 3-6, 2025

TIMES: 0800-1700

LOCATION: Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center (FHMTC)

COST: Free

DRESS: Work uniform or Business Casual

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. Maximum capacity is 40 students, therefore if more requests are received than the number of seats available, the following priority order will be used:

1. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

2. Members with pre-requisite training in rank order

3. Field Incident Management Teams

4. Incident Management Team Members

5. All Officers 

6. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available. Members need to attend all four days, no exceptions.

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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AH-330 Strike Team/Task Force Leader- All Hazards

This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to perform in the position of Strike Team/Task Force Leader. Topics include position overview; pre-deployment responsibilities; concept of the position; resource typing standards; pre-dispatch preparation; incident responsibilities; administration; supervision; response; assignment; demobilization; tactics and safety; risk management; entrapment avoidance; wildland urban interface; case studies; scenarios; appropriate action vs. freelancing.  This will be a 4 day class.

Prerequisites: Qualified in any single resource boss.

DATE: March 20-27

TIMES: 0800-1700

LOCATION: Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center (FHMTC)

COST: Free

DRESS: Work Uniform or Business Casual

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. Maximum capacity is 20 students, therefore if more requests are received than the number of seats available, the following priority order will be used:

1. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

2. members with pre-requisite training in rank order

3. Field incident Management Teams

4. Incident Management Team Members

5. All Officers 

6. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available. Members need to attend all four days, no exceptions.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain I Justin Horwedel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

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S-270 Basic Air Operations

This course covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas.   This will be a 2 day class.

Prerequisites: NONE

This class is a Requirement for Strike Team Leader

DATE: April 8-9

TIMES: 0800-1700

LOCATION: Fire Station 114, 16617 Arminta St., Van Nuys, Ca 91406  

COST: FREE

DRESS: Work uniform or Business Casual

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. Maximum capacity is 40 students, therefore if more requests are received than the number of seats available, the following priority order will be used:

1. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

2. members with pre-requisite training in rank order

3. All Officers 

4. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available. Members need to attend all four days, no exceptions.

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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S-271 Helicopter Crew Member

This is a combined classroom/field course designed to provide student proficiency in all areas of the tactical and logistical use of helicopters to achieve efficiency and standardization. Topics include aviation safety, aircraft capabilities and limitations, aviation life support equipment, aviation mishap reporting, pre-flight checklist and briefing/debriefing, aviation transportation of hazardous materials, crash survival, helicopter operations, helicopter field exercise. 

Prerequisites: NONE

DATE: April 8-10, 2025

TIMES: 0800-1700

LOCATION: Fire Station 114, 16617 Arminta St., Van Nuys, Ca 91406  

COST: Free

DRESS: Work uniform or Business Casual

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. Maximum capacity is 30 students, therefore if more requests are received than the number of seats available, the following priority order will be used:

1. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

2. members with pre-requisite training in rank order

3. Field incident Management Teams

4. Incident Management Team Members

5. All Officers 

6. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available. Members need to attend all three days, no exceptions.

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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This course is designed to introduce students to the tools and techniques used to perform the duties of a Status/Check-in Recorder (SCKN) at large incidents. The SCKN works with the Resource Unit Leader (RESL) to track resources.  This is the first class to take and become qualified to move up into the positions of Resource Unit Leader (RESL) and Plans Section Chief (PSC).

DATE: May 27-28

TIMES: 0800-1700

LOCATION: Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center (FHMTC)

COST: Free

DRESS: Work uniform or Business Casual

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. Maximum capacity is 40 students, therefore if more requests are received than the number of seats available, the following priority order will be used:

1. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

2. members with pre-requisite training in rank order

3. Field incident Management Teams

4. Incident Management Team Members

5. All Officers 

6. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available. Members need to attend all four days, no exceptions.

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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Driver Operator/Wildland (OES Type 3)

This course provides information on preventive maintenance and operation of a wildland fire apparatus. Topics include routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions on the systems and components unique to wildland fire apparatus, and operating a wildland fire apparatus and producing an effective fire stream. OES Driver course included. This will be a 3 day course.

DATE: May 27-29, 2025

TIMES: 0800-1700

LOCATION: Fire Station 89 Classroom, 7063 Laurel Canyon Blvd, North     

Hollywood, CA 91605 

COST: Free

DRESS: Work uniform and Wildland PPE

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. Maximum capacity is 30 students, therefore if more requests are received than the number of seats available, the following priority order will be used:

1. Engineers and Firefighters assigned to Type 3 stations

2. Engineers and Firefighters assigned to Battalions with Type 3apparatus 

3. Engineers 

4. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

5. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available. Members need to attend all four days, no exceptions.

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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Driver Operator/Wildland (OES Type 3)

This course provides information on preventive maintenance and operation of a wildland fire apparatus. Topics include routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions on the systems and components unique to wildland fire apparatus, and operating a wildland fire apparatus and producing an effective fire stream. OES Driver course included. This will be a 3 day course.

DATE: June 10-12, 2025

TIMES: 0800-1700

LOCATION: Fire Station 89 Classroom, 7063 Laurel Canyon Blvd, North       

Hollywood, CA 91605 

COST: Free

DRESS: Work uniform and Wildland PPE

Please be aware that the needs of the Department will be considered when making class selections. Maximum capacity is 30 students, therefore if more requests are received than the number of seats available, the following priority order will be used:

1. Engineers and Firefighters assigned to Type 3 stations

2. Engineers and Firefighters assigned to Battalions with Type apparatus 

3. Engineers 

4. Members working on a specific document/wildland certification in rank order

5. All Members

Members are invited to attend on a volunteer, off-duty basis. There are no V-Hours available. Members need to attend all four days, no exceptions.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, they can be directed to Captain l Justin Horwedel at ciccscoordinator@lacity.org

Click here for registration