S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface

This course provides the nationally recognized training required to operate safely and effectively during wildland fires that threaten structures, property, and communities. Designed for experienced wildland firefighters, S-215 focuses on decision-making, tactics, and safety considerations unique to the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).

Course Overview

S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland-Urban Interface prepares firefighters to respond to incidents where wildland fire impacts developed areas. The course emphasizes size-up, structure protection, operational planning, and firefighter safety in complex interface environments.

Topics include:

• Wildland-Urban Interface fire environment and hazards
• Structure triage and protection considerations
• Pre-incident planning and situational awareness
• Tactical decision-making in WUI incidents
• Coordination of wildland and structural firefighting operations
• Risk management and firefighter safety

This course meets NWCG training standards for WUI operations and builds on foundational wildland firefighting experience.

Dates & Times

📅 March 21 & 22
⏰ 0800–1700 (both days)

Location

Hood River Fire Department
1785 Meyer Parkway
Hood River, Oregon

Cost

• $25 – CGTA Members
• $50 – Non-CGTA Members

Prerequisites / Eligibility

Students should meet the following prerequisites prior to attending:

• Completion of Wildland Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
• At least one year of wildland firefighting experience

This course is not intended for entry-level firefighters and assumes prior operational experience in the wildland fire environment.

What You Will Learn

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Identify hazards and risks associated with WUI fire operations
• Conduct structure triage and prioritize protection strategies
• Apply appropriate tactics for fires threatening structures
• Integrate wildland and structural considerations into incident operations
• Make sound operational decisions while maintaining firefighter safety

Important Notes

• Full attendance is required to receive course credit.
• This is an operations-level course and does not provide basic wildland firefighting training.
• Students should be prepared for scenario-based discussions and operational decision-making exercises.
• Additional agency requirements may apply depending on qualification pathways.

Questions?

For questions regarding registration, prerequisites, or course information, please contact the event organizer.