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S-230: Crew Boss/S-231: Engine Boss
What You Will Learn
S – 230 Discover how to perform the duties associated with the single resource boss position, from initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit. Topics include operational leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, offline duties, demobilization, and post incident responsibilities. S – 231 Gain proficiency in performing the duties associated with engine boss, single resource (ENGB). Topics include engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire size-up considerations, tactics, and wildland/urban interface.
Prerequisite- FireFighter Type 1, successful completion of Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)
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Certification
Wildland Fire School Certificate
2026 Spring Eastern Kansas Wildland Fire School
The Johnson County Community College in partnership with the Kansas Forest Service, and the Johnson County Fire & Emergency Services Chief's Association proudly presents the Second Annual Spring Eastern Kansas Wildland Fire School. This program is designed for those passionate about their career or establishing a career in wildland firefighting, a profession offering diverse job experiences and invaluable skills. The Wildland Fire School hosts academy sessions to provide quality operational wildland firefighting courses required for qualifications based and in accordance with National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Standards.
Required Courses
- S-130/190: Basic Firefighting Training
- RT-130: Annual Fireline Safety Refresher
- S-130: Field Day with Pack Test
- S-131: Firefighter Type 1
- S-112: Wildland Fire Chainsaws
- S-200: Initial Attack Incident Commander
- S-215: Fire Operations in the Wildland and Urban Interface
- S-219: Firing Operations
- S-230: Crew Boss/S-231: Engine Boss
- S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
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S-230: Crew Boss/S-231: Engine Boss
Selected Course
Dates: 2/27/2026 - 3/1/2026 F Sat Sun
Course type: Fire Science-CE
Times: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Location: OHEC, Olathe Health Education Center, TBA Campus Map
Contact Hours:
Course Code: FIRE-009-1
Category: Fire Science-CE
Contact Hours: 24.0
Format: Classroom
Schedule Details:
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Issues with registering? Please contact us at CERegistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.
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