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National Wildfire Coordinating Group

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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.

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Unit 0Introduction

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Unit Objectives

1. Introduce instructors and students.

2. Discuss administrative concerns.

3. Explain the purpose of the course.

4. Review the course objectives.

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Unit Objectives5. Discuss course expectations.

6. Explain course evaluation methods.

7. Explain where the course fits in the wildland fire behavior curriculum.

8. Review pre-course work.

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Introductions

Administrative Information

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

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Class Expectations

• Attend all sessions

• Start on time

• Class participation is essential

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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

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Where does this course fit in the fire behavior curriculum?

S-490: Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations

S-590: Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior Interpretation

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Review Pre-Course Work

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Any Questions?