REQUIRED TRAINING

S-490 Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Field Observer (FOBS)

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL

Arduous

TRAINEE REQUIREMENT

None

CURRENCY REQUIREMENTS

5 Years

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY

Fire Behavior Technical Specialist (FBTS)

Geospatial Fire Behavior Technical Specialist (GFTS)

RECOMMENDED TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

S-491 Intermediate National Fire Danger Rating System

*This information is provided via the California Incident Command Certification System - Qualification Guide. Please visit the CAL FIRE website for additional details.