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This course is designed to provide entry level fireighters skills. The Objectives are: |
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* Explain what the LCES (Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones) system is and how it relates |
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to the Standard Firefighting Orders. |
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* Construct fireline to required standards using various methods. |
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* Strengthen, reinforce, and use holding actions on a fireline. |
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* Extinguish the fire with or without the use of water. |
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* Complete assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner. |
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* Given an assignment in a wildfire environment, describe factors in that environment which could impact safety. |
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S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior |
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This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of |
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potentially hazardous situations. The Course Objectives are: |
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* Identify and discuss the three sides of the fire triangle. |
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* Identify the environmental factors of fuels, weather and topography that affect the start and spread of wildland fire. |
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* Describe the contributing factors that indicate the potential for increased fire behavior that may compromise safety. |
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I-100 |
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This is an introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS). Topics include: introduction to ICS, basic features of ICS, incident |
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commander and command staff functions, facilities and common responsibilities. It provides a foundation upon which to enable |
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entry-level personnel to function appropriately in the performance of incident-related duties. The Objective is: |
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* Orientation to the Incident Command System |
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L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline |
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This course establishes an awareness of human performance issues and how those issues can impact fireline job |
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performance. It addresses human performance content that relates to the individual, including situation awareness, |
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communication, decision making, risk management, and teamwork skills. The desired outcome of this training is |
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improved awareness of human performance issues on the fireline so that individual firefighters can integrate |
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more effectively into teams/crews working in dynamic, high-risk environments. The course is appropriate for all |
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entry-level incident personnel. |
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