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Arkansas River Valley Wildland Fire Academy

Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations | S-390 | May 13th - 17th

Location Russellville, AR
Event Date(s) May 13, 2019 to May 17, 2019
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Event Description

S-390 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations

 

This course is designed to introduce fire behavior calculations by manual methods, using nomograms and the Fireline Handbook Appendix B: Fire Behavior, PMS 410-2. 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.

Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations | Cost: $175

All classes on Monday May 13th will begin at 0900 (CT).


On all other days, classes will begin at 0800 (CT).

Classes are scheduled to end each day by 1700 (CT).

Objectives

  • List the assumptions, limitations, and appropriate uses of fire behavior prediction models.
  • Describe how environmental factors and processes affect fire behavior predictions and safety.
  • Define and interpret fire behavior prediction model inputs.
  • Calculate fire behavior outputs using available fire behavior processors.
  • Interpret, communicate, apply, and document wildland fire behavior and weather information.

Course Components and Hours to Complete

  • Pre-selection assessment 2
  • Pre-course work 8-10
  • Online training N/A
  • Instructor-led training 32
  • Total Hours 42-44
  • Target Group
  • Personnel desiring to be qualified as Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS), Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2), or Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3).

Minimum Instructor Qualifications
Lead instructor must have completed S-490, Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations and be a qualified Division/Group supervisor (DIVS), Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3), or Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 1 (RXB1); recommend the lead instructor be a qualified Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN).
Unit instructors must be qualified as Strike Team Leader, Task Force Leader (TFLD), or Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2).
A Meteorologist is highly recommended to instruct the weather sections of this course.
See NWCG Instructor Certification at the beginning of this Guide.

Course Prerequisites
Intermediate S-290, Wildland Fire Behavior.
Qualified as any Single Resource Boss.
Satisfactory completion of pre-selection assessment and pre-course work.

Course Level
Regional, state, or area