S-100: Fire Suppression and Safety |

S-185: Fire Entrapment Avoidance

2026 Initial Wildfire Crew Training

REVELSTOKE, B.C. | May 28 and 29, 2026

16 hours total + exam

Course Location: SANDMAN HOTEL (1901 Laforme Blvd) - mONASHEE bANQUET rOOM

Course Hours: 0800 - 1600 daily

Instructor: Conrad Allgaier

Email: conradallgaier@gmail.com

Office Contact: Ruth Krulitsky

Email: info@lokitree.com

  • S-100 / S-185 Training is the minimum level of required training if you wish to apply to work on a wildfire crew in B.C.

  • Initial Training is 16 hours and includes a practical component.

  • Training is delivered by accredited instructors.

  • Ticket is Valid for 5 years and requires yearly recertification.

  • Students who pass the exam and demonstrate practical competency will receive a laminated wallet card.

Fitness Testing:

Those candidates wishing to apply for work on a Loki Wildfire Crew will have the opportunity to complete their 2026 fitness test at the end of Day 2.

  • More information on fitness testing can be found here

Tuition and Hiring:

  • This course is open to the public

  • Students wishing to apply for a position on a wildfire crew should complete an application

  • *Any student who deploys on a crew with Loki Wildfire in 2026 will have their tuition refunded

  • More information on wildfire Careers can be found Here

Course Outline:

  • Fireline Aircraft (Fixed Wing)

  • Wildland/Urban Interface Safety

  • WHMIS & TDG

  • S-185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance (4 hr)

Practical Field Component:

  • Safety and Emergency Response

  • Pumps and Hose Lay

  • Communications

  • Wildfire Detection and Reporting

  • Fire Behaviour

  • Fireline Organization

  • Fireline Safety

  • Emergency Fireline Communications

  • Fire Suppression

  • Ignition Operations

  • Hand Tools

  • Fireline Heavy Equipment

  • Water Delivery Systems

  • Helicopter Use and Safety

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Part of this course may be held outdoors, please bring clothing for all weather.

  • Please wear closed toed footwear at all times.

  • 8 hour sessions, with two coffee breaks and a half hour lunch. Please bring adequate food and water.

  • Day 1: Pencil/Pen, Notebook, and any supplies you wish for a classroom session.

  • Day 2: Hardhat, hi viz vest, boots and any supplies you wish for a practical, on-site field session.

  • There will be some spare PPE to borrow if you are short on anything.

  • Checklist of minimum personal equipment and supplies for wildland firefighters can be found here

  • Questions? Feel free to contact us any time.