Firing Operations

S-219

Description:

This course introduces the roles and responsibilities of a Firing Boss (FIRB) and outlines duties of other personnel who may engage firing operations. The course discusses and illustrates common firing devices and techniques. By the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of the FIRB for planning, execution, safety, coordination, and evaluation of an ignition operation on a wildland or prescribed fire.

• Describe the characteristics, applications, safety and availability of the various firing devices a FIRB has at their disposal.

• Given a wildland or prescribed scenario, prepare a firing plan and briefing that contains desired fire behavior, firing techniques, required resources, coordination, safety and risk management factors, and communication, to meet specific objectives.

** Please Note: May 30-31 are classroom days; there will be a third class day the following week for field exercises at Camp Pendleton (Date TBD) **

Prerequisite:

Qualified as a Firefighter Type II 

Instructor:

Fire Captain John Lamb, Firefighter Matt White

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