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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.
Two days including a half day outside. There is no live fire. Minimum of 14 students up to a maximum of 20. This course comes with a student workbook.
Instructors: Colleen Ross (CR Professional) and TBD instructor from BCWS
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.
Two days including a half day outside. There is no live fire. Minimum of 14 students up to a maximum of 20. This course comes with a student workbook.
Instructors: Colleen Ross (CR Professional) and TBD instructor from BCWS