Fireline Medical Technician Academy

Fireline Medical Technician Training Academy

Date: 20-24 Apr 2023 (PA)

Cost:  $650

The SRTC Wildland Fire Medical Technician Training Academy is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to perform in the role of Fireline Medic (EMPF) or Fireline EMT (EMTF) as a Single Resource on Wildland Fires. Being a Fireline Medic or EMT is a challenging and lucrative seasonal occupation! However, companies still struggle to find quality and qualified personnel every season to fill resource orders. Many other courses are classroom only! This course will immerse our candidates in the field environment! Better preparing you for the real challenges of working on the fire lines.

Topics include position overview; supplies and equipment; assignments as a Single Resource; lessons learned; Medical Unit Leader expectations; emergency evacuations; communications; documentation; navigation; individual responsibilities; wildland safety considerations; and medical emergencies specific to the wildland arena. This class gives the candidate the practical skill set and mental preparedness to be a deployment ready EMPF or EMT. The course is built on current guidelines and best practices for the position.

This course requires and online distance learning section and a 5 day in-person training session. Both must be completed to graduate from the academy. The distance learning information will be emailed to you within 30 days of the start of the course. The candidate must submit the completed certificate at sign-in.

Upon successful completion of the course the candidate will receive: 

1. A S-130 Field Day Certificate.

2. Annual Work Capacity Completion Certificate.

3. Wildland Fire Medical Technician Certificate.

4. Letter with organizations that employ EMTFs and EMPFs for you to apply with. 

5. Completed SRTC Position Task Book(PTB) for EMPF or EMTF respectively.

6. 24 hour NREMT Refresher Certificate. 

This course meets or exceeds the currently established Firescope Curriculum for EMTF & EMPF; S-223.

Course Prerequisites:
1. Current EMT, EMT-Advanced, or EMT-Paramedic certification

2. ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

3. Wildland Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)  Online Training Certificates

    - S-130

    - S-190

    - L-180
4. Arduous fitness test ready. 

5. Completion of the online SRTC Fireline Medical Modules (Link will be sent after registration. No added cost.)

Additional Recommended Training: 

1. A-100 Basic Aviation Safety Course

2. Wilderness EMT / AWLS Course Completion

A complete packing list for the course will be sent to you upon registration! All candidates are required to have a completion certificates for the online training in hand upon arrival. Candidates are also required to possess the items listed on the packing list. 

Attendance does not guarantee employment or PTB Completion.

PTBs will be signed off as you complete the required tasks satisfactorily. 

PARTICIPANTS NEED ONLY TO ATTEND ONE SESSION.