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2011 Academy Required Equipment and Pre-Course Work

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Below is a listing of the required equipment for courses offered at the 2011 New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy.

FIELD COURSES ARE:

S-130/190, S-211, S-212, S-215, S-234, S-270/271, FI-210, RX-301, Powersaws and Hurricane Debris Removal, All-Terrain Vehicle Introduction / Rider Course (ATV)

Equipment for S-215, S-244 and RX-310 includes:

  • Laced Leather Work Boots (vibrum soles)
  • Gloves
  • NOMEX OR Cotton clothing

Students in S-215 will be go on field visits, if weather permits. Students in S-270/271 will spend the greater portion of one day in the field doing field drills associated with this class.

S-130/190; S-211; S-212; S-234; FI-210, RX-301, Powersaws and Hurricane Debris Removal

Equipment for these courses include:

  • Laced Leather Work Boots (vibrum soles)
  • Gloves
  • NOMEX OR Cotton clothing
  • Hard Hat
  • Safety Goggles
  • Water Bottles
  • Dust/Smoke Mask (optional)
  • Fire Shelter (if you have it)
  • Fire Line gear (if you have it)

Students in S-234 and RX-301 may participate in a prescribed fire if weather permits so all gear required for actual fireline work should be brought. Students in FI-210 should also bring all gear required for actual fire line work, as they will go to burn sites to do their investigations.

For those interested in taking the Work Capacity Test ("WCT" a.k.a. the Pack Test) in the S-130/190 course, it is recommended that you bring a pack that fits you comfortably and can carry 45 lbs. The WCT - Arduous Level requires carrying 45 lbs. three miles in 45 minutes or less. The 45 lbs. includes the weight of your pack plus the weight you put into it. We are requiring that all participants bring their own weighted pack. We will weigh each pack before and after the Pack Test. Packs are encouraged, not weighted belts or other contraptions. A weighted pack is the best means to simulate safe, and actual; field conditions.

S-211

ALL of the Above Equipment +

  • Ear Protection Devices

S-212 and Powersaws and Hurricane Debris Removal

ALL of the Above Equipment +

  • Ear Protection Devices
  • Chainsaw Chaps
  • Chainsaw; oil, gasoline, extra chain
  • Files: Flat and Round
  • Wedges: Multiple sizes
  • Boots with Metatarsal protection

Pre-Course Work

Required pre-course work for students in RX-301, RX-341, S-200, S-212, S-230, S-234, S-270/271, S-290, S-339, S-390, and FI-210 can be found at NWCG's website listed in the right column.

S-231

Read Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 of the Wildland Fire Suppressions Tactics Reference Guide

S-234

Bring Your Own Task Book.

Individual questions regarding the availability of courses and any other questions relating to the operation of the 2011 New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy can be directed to the Academy's staff.

You may e-mail any questions you have about the Academy to:
the Academy's e-mail address:
nywima@optimum.net
or you can call directly to 631-769-1556.