The Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit acknowledges with gratitude that the event is taking place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation.
SPP-S330 – Task Force/Strike Team Leader (TFL/STL)
2 Days – April 11 & April 12
Prerequisites and Participant Eligibility
- S-231 Engine Boss
- ICS 200
- S-211 Weather and the Fire Environment
- S290 – Intermediate Wildland Fire Behaviour (CIFFC)
- Fire Officer-I or Exterior Ops TL (or equivalent experience)
- Previous field experience leading crews and tactical assignments (Recommended)
Course Pre-work will be assigned 4 weeks prior to the conference.
Course Description
The Task Force/Strike Team Leader (TFL/STL) directs any combination of personnel, crews and equipment in performing tactical missions during wildland urban interface incidents. The TFL/STL reports to a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS), Structure Branch Director (SBD), Incident Commander (IC), or other assigned supervisor.
The Task Force Leader (TFL) course is designed for BC Municipal Fire Departments to meet BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) training and practical requirements for local deployment within your municipality or region. The program focuses on wildland structural fire defence, BCWS-specific documentation, risk management, tactical operations, and safety.
Course Structure
The Task Force/Strike Team Leader (TFL/STL) is a two-day/16-hour course designed to meet the training needs of an assigned Task Force/Strike Team Leader.
Course Learning Objectives
- Understand BCWS camp environment, deployment readiness, protocols, camp etiquette, etc.
- Understand crew and fire apparatus manifest, and the Inter-Agency working agreement
- Review ICS, focusing on Structure Branch breakdown, and unity of command
- Task Force Leader mindset, responsibilities, and duties
- Understand the Incident Action Plan (IAP), and how to use it as an operational and safety resource
- Practice accountable and applicable documentation practices.
- Understand Structure Protection Specialist (SPS) roles and responsibilities
- Understand technology: Survey123, Avenza maps, BCWS radio communications
- Review fire behaviour, environmental conditions, situational awareness, and aircraft
- Demonstrate the ability to apply Risk Management Process found in the BCWS Guide to Municipal Structure Protection Organization and Tactics for Wildland Deployment to various situations
- Demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate tactics with assigned resources organized into the task force
EVENT
2026 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit
ADDRESS & CONTACT
Victoria Conference Centre & Fairmont Empress
720 Douglas St,
Victoria, BC V8W 3M7
wrts@pacegroup.com
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