Training Courses
In addition to PAR-Q and blood pressure testing, Outland supplies the following types of training:
| Course Name |
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Description |
| SP-100 (Full course) |
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Fire training for new trainees. SP-100 is a 40 hour course that spans 5 days. Class space is limited - applications are accepted on a first come - first serve basis. |
| RX-100 |
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RX-100 is a two day course for Low Complexity Prescribed Burning. RX-100 trains people to perform burn operations for slash pile burning and other prescribed burn operations. Training includes skills to carry and use a handheld ignition device or fire extinguisher during the ignition opertion or to use hand tools (shovels, rakes, backpack pumps) or water handling equipment (pumps/tanker trucks and hose) to suppress the burn and any spot fires or excursions. Trainees must work under the supervision of a Low Complexity Burn Boss. |
| SP-100 Re-Certification |
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Original SP-100 certificates must be recertified every 2 fire seasons. If you were trained for the 2001 fire season - you would have to be retrained for the 2003 season. |
| Chainsaw |
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Chainsaw training is a requirement for all S-200 fire fighters (crew bosses). One other Type II (SP-100) fire fighter per crew (4 people) requires chainsaw training as well. |
Disclaimer:
Within the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Aviation and Fire Management Program there are a maximum of 700 firefighter positions. This includes crewmember positions on Fire Ranger Crews, add-ons to Ranger Crews and Extra Firefighters (EFF) who are hired as required. These are potential positions available annually; actual availability varies year to year depending on the turnover. Vacancies are difficult to predict, as notification does not have to be provided until a few weeks before employment begins. A 30% annual turnover figure has been used, but each Fire Management Headquarters should be contacted directly as to actual job opportunities. Successful completion of the SP-100 firefighter training requirements does not guarantee.