Training Certification Requirements
See hiring process to secure employment with Panorama.
Entry level Wildland Firefighter (Type 3) certifications:
- S-100 (Basic Fire Suppression & Safety)
- S-185 (Fire Entrapment Avoidance)
- WHMIS 2015 (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
- ICS 100 (Incident Command Systems)
Wildland Firefighter (Type 2) certifications:
- S-100, S-185, WHMIS 2015, TDG, ICS 100
- S-211 (Fire Enviroment)
- S-212 (Fire Line Communications)
- S-213 (Use of Bulldozers & Heavy Equipment)
- OFA Level 1 with Transportation Endorsement
Structure Protection Firefighter certifications:
- S-100, S-185, WHMIS 2015, ICS 100
- WSPP-115 Structure Protection Workshop
The following certifications will increase your chances of receiving a call-out. Although Panorama does not provide training for all of the courses below, we will assist you in locating. See link page for websites.
- OFA Level 1 with Transportation Endorsement
- OFA Level 3
- UNBC Dangerous Tree Assessor (DTA), Wildland Fire Module
- CAGC Power Saw Operator (PSO), Level 1 or 2
- NFPA 1001, FF1 or 2
Medic (First Aid Division) certifications:
- OFA Level 3 minimum or EMR, PCP, EMT
- Class 5 Driver License & copy of ICBC Abstract
- S-100 (Basic Fire Suppression & Safety)
- S-185 (Fire Entrapment Avoidance)
- ICS 100
- WHMIS 2015
- GPS knowledge
- Radio Communication S-212 or equivalent experience
Faller certifications:
- BCFSC, CAGC (Enform) Level 3 or BCWS Faller certification
- S100 & S185
- DTA - Wildland Fire Module (this certification is not required but it is preferred)
- Class 5 Driver License & copy of ICBC Abstract
- OFA Level 1 with Transportation Endorsement or Standard First Aid
- ICS 100
- WHMIS 2015
- GPS knowledge
- Radio Communication S-212 or equivalent experience