Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior: Course Overview and Objectives

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Unit Objectives • Introduce instructors and students. • Discuss administrative concerns. • Explain the purpose of the course. • Review the course objectives.

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

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

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).

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.

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.

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

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

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

Review Pre-Course Work

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Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior: Course Overview and Objectives

Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior: Course Overview and Objectives

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