WILLIAMS LAKE S-219 Firing Operations
June 04/05 Williams Lake Fire Department
In person two-day course that follows the NWCG standard with a BC lens, customized for the audience and future projects.
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Firing Boss for planning, execution, safety, coordination, and evaluation of an ignition operation on a wildland or prescribed fire.
2. Describe the characteristics, applications, safety and availability of the various firing devices a Firing Boss has at their disposal.
3. Given a wildland or prescribed scenario, prepare a firing plan and briefing that contains desired fire behavior, firing techniques, required resources, coordination, safety and risk management factors, and communication, to meet specific objectives.
4. Practice the role of a Firing Boss through exercises that cover organizing, briefing, communications, and firing scenarios.
Maximum class size 20 students. A student workbook is provided.
June 04/05 Williams Lake Fire Department
In person two-day course that follows the NWCG standard with a BC lens, customized for the audience and future projects.
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Firing Boss for planning, execution, safety, coordination, and evaluation of an ignition operation on a wildland or prescribed fire.
2. Describe the characteristics, applications, safety and availability of the various firing devices a Firing Boss has at their disposal.
3. Given a wildland or prescribed scenario, prepare a firing plan and briefing that contains desired fire behavior, firing techniques, required resources, coordination, safety and risk management factors, and communication, to meet specific objectives.
4. Practice the role of a Firing Boss through exercises that cover organizing, briefing, communications, and firing scenarios.
Maximum class size 20 students. A student workbook is provided.
June 04/05 Williams Lake Fire Department
In person two-day course that follows the NWCG standard with a BC lens, customized for the audience and future projects.
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Firing Boss for planning, execution, safety, coordination, and evaluation of an ignition operation on a wildland or prescribed fire.
2. Describe the characteristics, applications, safety and availability of the various firing devices a Firing Boss has at their disposal.
3. Given a wildland or prescribed scenario, prepare a firing plan and briefing that contains desired fire behavior, firing techniques, required resources, coordination, safety and risk management factors, and communication, to meet specific objectives.
4. Practice the role of a Firing Boss through exercises that cover organizing, briefing, communications, and firing scenarios.
Maximum class size 20 students. A student workbook is provided.