S-234

Dates of Training:

Location:

Lead Instructor: Jon Ellis - telephone 541-427-5312
Course Coordinator: Doug Simler 541-278-3913
Nominations Due: May 1, 2012
To submit nomination: Use NWCG nomination form, send to dsimler@fs.fed.us (e-mail is preferred)
FAX: 541-278-3750

COURSE DESCRIPTION - This course introduces the roles and responsibilities of a firing boss (FIRB), common firing devices, and general firing operations and techniques. Although comprehensive in nature, the coursework is not a substitute for the dynamic fire environment. The course provides students with important information concerning general tasks required to be successful. Any opportunity to show students a small prescribed burn or demonstrate how devices operate in the field will promote transferring these new skills to the job. Due to the wide variety and capabilities of sponsors presenting this course, the field exercise portion of the class is not defined. Therefore, the cadre and sponsoring unit are responsible for planning field exercises and demonstrations in accordance with their capabilities.

COURSE OBJECTIVES -

• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the FIRB for planning, execution, safety, and coordination of an ignition operation on a wildland or prescribed fire.
• Describe the specialized firing devices, their characteristics, applications, safety and transportation requirements, maintenance needs and availability.
• Prepare a briefing that contains desired fire behavior, firing techniques, necessary resources, and risk management to meet wildland or prescribed fire objectives; emphasize safety, coordination, communication, and evaluation.

TARGET GROUP - Personnel desiring to be qualified as firing boss (FIRB).

COURSE PREREQUISITES - Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290). Satisfactory completion of pre-course work.