S290 Unit 0

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National Wildfire
Coordinating Group
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Mission Statement
The purpose of NWCG is to coordinate programs of the
participating wildfire management agencies to avoid wasteful
duplication and to provide a means of constructively working
together. The goal is to provide more effective execution of each
agency’s fire management program. The group provides a
formalized system to agree upon standards of training, equipment,
qualifications, and other operational functions.

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Unit 0
Introduction

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Unit Objectives
1. Introduce instructors and
students.
2. Discuss administrative
concerns.
3. Explain the purpose of the
course.
4. Review the course objectives.

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Unit Objectives
5. Discuss course expectations.
6. Explain course evaluation
methods.
7. Explain where the course fits in
the wildland fire behavior
curriculum.
8. Review pre-course work.

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Introductions
Administrative Information
• Facility logistics
• Local eateries
• Vending machines
• Restrooms
• Smoking policy
• Message locations
• Cell phones
• Breaks

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Purpose of the Course
To provide the student with wildland
fire behavior knowledge applicable for
safe and effective wildland fire
management activities (wildfires, fire
use and prescribed fire).

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Course Objectives
• Identify and describe the
characteristics of fuels, weather, and
topography that influence wildland
fire behavior.
• Describe the interaction of fuels,
weather, and topography on wildland
fire behavior and safety.

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Course Objectives (cont.)
• Describe the causes of extreme
wildland fire behavior (long-range
spotting, crowning, and firewhirls)
developing due to fuels, weather,
and/or topography.
• Interpret, apply and document
wildland fire behavior and weather
information.

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Class Expectations
• Attend all sessions
• Start on time
• Class participation is essential

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Where does this course fit in
the fire behavior curriculum?
S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
S-390: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
Calculations

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Where does this course fit in
the fire behavior curriculum?
S-490: Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
S-590: Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior
Interpretation

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Review Pre-Course Work

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Any Questions?