Courses · Wildfire · In person
S100/185
The S-100/185 is a two-day basic fire suppression and wildfire safety course required for anyone helping suppress forest fires. Learners are trained and assessed through classroom and field components on suppression techniques and, as of 2026, S-185 fire entrapment avoidance and safety. It is required to meet the fire fighting training requirements under Section 26.3.1 of B.C.'s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
What you’ll learn
- Apply basic fire suppression techniques
- Understand wildfire safety and entrapment avoidance
- Practice field-based firefighting skills
Who it’s for
- Forest industry workers
- Contract fire fighters and crews
- Local governments and First Nations
What you’ll cover
- Forest fire suppression fundamentals
- Fire safety protocols
- Fire entrapment avoidance (S-185)
- Classroom and field training
Prerequisites
Government-issued photo ID
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveRecord of Training · BC Wildfire Service (not a certificate; the provider issues the certificate, see the FAQ)
- ValidityValid for 1 year
- DeliveryIn person · 2 days in person
- JurisdictionBC & AB
Important: S-100 certification is valid for one year. Renew it with the one-day S-100A annual refresher (4 hours, classroom only — no field component) as long as you have taken the S-100 or S-100A within the last five years. If more than five years have passed since either course, the full two-day S-100 (16 hours, classroom + field) must be retaken.
When does my S-100 expire?
Enter the date on your certificate to see when it expires, whether the S-100A annual renewal is enough, and when the five-year limit means the full course again.
Upcoming dates
No public date is scheduled right now. Ask to be notified of new dates below.
Common questions
Who is S-100 for?
Forest industry workers; Contract fire fighters and crews; Local governments and First Nations.
How long is S-100 good for?
1 year. Renew every year with the S-100A, with no gaps, and take the full S-100 again every 5 years. Check your own dates →
How long does the S-100 course take?
2 days in person.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 2 days, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Can S-100 be done online?
We run this course in person only.
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
Are there any prerequisites?
Government-issued photo ID
How much does S-100 cost?
$338 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.