Wildland Fire Observations & Origin Scene Protection
FI-110
Description:
The primary emphasis of this course is to teach sound wildland fire observations and origin scene protection practices that enable first responders to a wildland fire scene to perform proper origin scene protection procedures. The course is presented by short lectures, electronic presentations, exercises, and class discussion.
Objectives:
Understand the roles and responsibilities of a first responder in support of the investigation of a wildland fire.
List the key observations that should be made when responding to a wildland fire.
List the five tasks to be performed upon arrival to a wildland fire.
Understand basic fire behavior and fire pattern indicators that identify signs of a general origin area.
Understand the various causes of wildland fires.
Understand the requirements of the post-response phase, including the information transfer process.
Prerequisite:
None
Staffing:
No overtime or backfill is authorized.
Dress Code:
Station uniform for classroom. Participants will also need wildland PPE, including: helmet, fire shelter, wildland shirt or jacket, boots, eye protection, and gloves.
Instructor:
FC Shaun Miller
DISCLAIMER:
After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.
If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings.
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