Description:

This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. It is the second course in a series that collectively develops fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary; the instructor should stress local conditions. There will be mandatory pre-coursework and a qualifying exam associated with this class.

*Classroom version required for OCFA BC and FC promotional tests and any overhead position*

PrerequisiteS:

• S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

• Successfully complete mandatory pre-coursework

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

Instructors:

OCFA FC Jeff Shelton and Cadre

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform, staff uniform, or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals.

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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Description:

This course is designed to introduce fire behavior calculations by manual methods, using nomograms and the Fire Behavior Handbook Appendix B. Students gain an understanding of the determinants of fire behavior though studying inputs (weather, slope, fuels, and fuel moisture). Students also learn how to interpret fire behavior outputs, documentation processes, and fire behavior briefing components.

*Required for Division/Group Supervisor*

Prerequisite:

• S-290: Introduction to Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Staffing:

No backfill, holdover, or overtime authorized.

DRESS CODE:

Station uniform or business casual. No sandals.

Instructors:

Retired OCFA FC Jeff Shelton and Cadre

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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Direct questions to: trainingcenter@ocfa.org.