NWCG S-131 Wildland Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) / Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) Course Details

The S-131 course is the NWCG qualification for Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) roles, focusing on operational leadership, communications, LCES, and tactical decision-making.

Purpose and Audience

S-131 is designed for wildland firefighters who are already qualified as Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) and wish to advance to Firefighter Type 1. This course is required for individuals seeking qualifications to be a Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) (FFT1) or an Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5).