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Unit Objectives1. 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 CourseTo 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
BehaviorS-390: Introduction to Wildland Fire
Behavior Calculations
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S-490: Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
S-590: Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior Interpretation
Where does this course fit in the fire behavior
curriculum?
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Review Pre-Course Work
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Any Questions?