L-280

Dates of Training:

Location:

Lead Instructor: Matt James
Course Coordinator: Doug Simler 541-278-3913
Nominations Due: May 1, 2013
To submit nomination: Use NWCG nomination form, send to dsimler@fs.fed.us (e-mail is preferred)
FAX: ATTN Doug Simler (541) 278-3750

TARGET GROUP - Personnel desiring to be qualified as a single resource boss.

COURSE PREREQUISITES - Experience on incident assignments in operations or support functions. Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (L-180) Satisfactory completion of pre-course work. http://training.nwcg.gov/pre-courses/L280/l280.html

COURSE DESCRIPTION - This training course is designed as a self-assessment opportunity for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role. The course combines one day of classroom instruction followed by a second day in the field with students working through a series of problem solving events in small teams (Field Leadership Assessment Course). Topics include leadership values and principles, transition challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team cohesion factors, ethical decision making, and after action review techniques.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of fundamental leadership principles.
• Students will assess their individual traits and motivation for entering into a leadership role.