National Wildfire Coordinating Group Mission Statement The purpose of NWCG is to coordinate programs of the participating wildfire management agencies to avoid wasteful duplication and to provide a means of constructively working together.  The goal is to provide more effective execution of each agency’s fire management program.   The group provides a formalized system to agree upon standards of training, equipment, qualifications, and other operational functions. E-mail comments or suggestions pertaining to this or any NWCG course to: nwcg_standards@nifc.blm.gov NWCG Website: http://www.nwcg.gov/

S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Unit 0 - Introduction

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Introductions Administrative Concerns - Facility logistics - Restrooms - Smoking policy - Phone messages - Turn cell phones off Breaks Agenda

Purpose of the Course To provide the student with wildland fire behavior knowledge applicable for safe and effective fire management activities (wildfires, prescribed fire, and fire use).

Course Objectives Identify and discuss the three sides of the fire triangle. Identify the environmental factors of fuels, weather, and topography that affect the start and spread of wildland fire. Describe the contributing factors that indicate the potential for increased fire behavior that may compromise safety.

Expectations Student Expectations Instructor Expectations: - Attend all sessions - Start on time - Class participation is essential

Evaluations Student Evaluations: Students must obtain 70% or higher on the final exam. Course Evaluations: Opportunity for students to comment on the course for the purpose of improving future courses.

Where does this course fit into the Fire Behavior curriculum? S-190 – Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S-290 – Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior S-390 – Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations S-490 – Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations

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