NWCG S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior : 7 Hours

Course Description

This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of a wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. S-190 is typically taught in conjunction with or prior to Basic Firefighter Training, S-130. It is designed to meet the fire behavior training needs of a firefighter type 2 (FFT2) on an incident as outlined in the PMS 310-1, Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide and the position task book developed for the position.

 

The class fees for this class are being covered by a grant if your department serves a population under 10,000.  If you fail to attend the class or cancel after 4 weeks from the start of the class, you or your sponsoring department may be billed the full tuition of the class.

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Syllabus

  Syllabus - S - 190.pdf

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This course is part of the following Program

• wildland

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Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to taking this course

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