Submit nominations on the NWCG Interagency Training Nomination Form to the Northern Rockies Training Center, Box 6, Airport Terminal, Missoula, Montana, 59808. A blank nominaiton form is included in the Appendix.

A $250.00 tuition charge will be assessed for course attendance by individuals who are not from the above list of participating agencies within the Northern Rockies.

Listed below are the courses and meeting dates, nomination deadlines, and catalog page numbers to refer to for further information.

* "I" course designation will be changed to "S" course designation upon completion of development or revision

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D-310, SUPPORT DISPATCHER

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to train individuals for an expanded dispatch operation. It will cover dispatching of personnel, aircraft, equipment and supplies.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To dispatch in the functional area of expanded dispatch.

PREREQUISITE(S)

Satisfactory performance as a Dispatch Recorder.

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I-400, ADVANCED ICS

DESCRIPTION

Emphasis is placed on the use of ICS in All Risk Incidents. The course emphasizes large-scale organization development; roles and relationships of the primary staff; planning, operational, logistical, and fiscal considerations related to large and complex incident and event management. It describes the application of Area Command and the importance of interagency coordination on complex incidents and events. The target group is Incident Commander, Command Staff, General Staff, and Branch Director trainees at the Type 2 Incident Management level, and Coordinator level trainees in the Expanded Dispatch curriculum.

OBJECTIVE(S)

Describe complex ICS organizations to include the Command and General Staff positions, Unified Command, Major Incident Management, and Area Command.

PREREQUISITE(S)

Intermediate ICS, I-300

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S-301, LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide the trainee with the communication and supervision skills necessary to perform as a unit leader on a wildland fire incident. Content includes: Communications, Leadership, Delegation, Conflict Resolution, Civil Rights, Objectives, Performance Evaluations, Monitoring, Internal/External Controls and Integrity, Time Management, and Technology Management.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To effectively function as a unit leader in the Incident Command System.

PREREQUISITE(S)

Satisfactory performance as a Single Resource Boss, Manager, Support Dispatcher or equivalent first level supervisor.

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S-339, DIVISION/GROUP SUPERVISOR>/A>

I-354, FACILITIES UNIT LEADER

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to meet the training needs for qualifications as a Facilities Unit Leader on a wildland fire incident. Responsibilities, Organization, Facilities Layout, Planning and Organizing, Staffing, Operations and Records will be covered.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To be able to perform the managerial and operational duties of the Facilities Unit Leader.

PREREQUISITE(S)

1. Basic ICS, I-220 or Intermediate ICS, I-300

2. Base/Camp Manager, S-254

3. Satisfactorily performance as a Base/Camp Manager.

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I-355, GROUND SUPPORT UNIT LEADER

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform as a Ground Support Unit Leader in the ICS Logistics Section. It will include: Responsibilities, Organization and Staffing, Inspections/Maintenance/Servicing, Transporting Injured Personnel, Driving Qualifications, Transportation Management, Financial Responsibilities, Traffic Plans, and Transition/Demobilization.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To perform the managerial and operational duties of a Ground Support Unit Leader.

PREREQUISITE(S)

1. Basic ICS, I-220, or Intermediate ICS, I-300

2. Background in vehicle management and heavy equipment and experience as an Equipment Manager.

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I-356, SUPPLY UNIT LEADER

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to train personnel for the position of Supply Unit Leader in the ICS Logistics Section. It will include: Responsibilities, Organization and Staffing, Hazardous Materials and Safety, Buying Team, Receiving and Distribution, Demobilization and the Incident Medical Specialist Program.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To effectively function as a Supply Unit Leader.

PREREQUISITE(S)

1. Basic ICS, I-220, or Intermediate ICS, I-300

2. Satisfactorily performance as an Ordering Manager, and Receiving and Distribution Manager.

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I-358, COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to train personnel for the position of Communications Unit Leader in the Incident Command System.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To effectively function as a Communications Unit Leader.

PREREQUISITE(S)

Communications Equipment/Procedures, S-258

Intermediate ICS, I-300

Dynamic Unit Leadership, S-301

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S-371, HELIBASE MANAGER

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to prepare an individual for a trainee assignment as a Type II Helibase Manager (1-3 Helicopters).

OBJECTIVE(S)

To prepare student to safely manage a Type II Helibase.

PREREQUISITE(S)

1. Basic Helicopter Training, S-217

2. Satisfactory performance as a Helispot Manager.

3. Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Manager.

4. Recommend attendance at annual Helicopter Operations Workshop to maintain currency in helicopter operations.

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S-390, INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR CALCULATIONS

DESCRIPTION

Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations is the third course in a sequence of courses developing fire behavior prediction skills and knowledge. This course is designed to instruct prospective fireline supervisors in wildland fire behavior for effective and safe fire management operations. In the Wildland Fire Training and Qualifications System this course is required of those planning to work as a Strike Team/Task Force Leader on wildland fires. In the Prescribed Fire Training and Qualification System this course meets the requirements of those positions requiring a knowledge of basic wildland fire behavior calculations.

OBJECTIVE(S)

1. Determine what inputs are needed for completion of a fire spread nomogram.

2. Perform fire behavior calculations for rate of spread, fireline intensity, flame length, and area/perimeter growth using surface fire behavior nomograms and flat terrain spotting nomograms.

3. Prepare a fire perimeter map showing head, flanks, and rear of the fire in hourly increments.

4. Based on predicted fire behavior, identify areas where fire suppression limitations exist, and make recommendations for fireline location and safe control tactics including the use of backfiring and burning out.

5. Discuss applications of fire behavior predictions and recognize when predictions may be different from the observed behavior.

PREREQUISITE(S)

1. Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, S-290

2. Satisfactory performance as a Single Resource Boss; e.g. Crew, Engine, or Dozer.

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I-420, COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to train Type II Command and General Staff personnel in team communication and inter functional relationship skills. Teams will consist of an Incident commander, Information Officer, Safety Officer, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Finance Section Chief, and two Operations Section Chiefs. As much as possible nominations are to be submitted as complete teams, one from each Northern Rockies Area Team Zone. If enough nominations are not received to fill three teams, the course will be combined with students from other Geographic areas and held in Spokane, WA.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To function as a team member on a Type II Incident Management Team.

PREREQUISITE(S)

Successful completion of training for respective position: i.e., Incident Commander, Information Officer, Safety Officer, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section chief, Operations Section Chief.

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I-450, LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide trainees the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully perform as a Logistics Section Chief.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To effectively function as a Logistics Section Chief in the Incident Command System.

PREREQUISITES:

1. Satisfactory performance as a Facilities Unit Leader and Ground Support Unit Leader, or

2. Satisfactory performance as aFacilities Unit Leader and Supply Unit leader.

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S-490, ADVANCED WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR CALCULATIONS

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to meet training requirements and to teach prerequisite advanced fire behavior prediction skills for Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN), Prescribed Fire Behavior Analyst (RXFA), and those planning and executing prescribed fire. Examples and exercises in the course are split between wildfire and prescribed fire applications. Participants will determine appropriate fire model inputs, make calculations with the Fire Behavior Predicting System (FBPS) models, and use calculated outputs to estimate fire growth and interpret fire behavior predictions. S-490 is a pass/fail course. Completion of a prework package is required. A precourse test will be used to rank candidates and determine participants. Course participants will be required to bring a laptop computer with BEHAVE installed to the training.

OBJECTIVE(S)

1. List the assumptions, limitations, and appropriate uses of Fire Behavior Prediction System Models.

2. Compute Fire Behavior parameters using advanced techniques to define model inputs and compute outputs.

3. Utilize Fire Behavior parameters to predict fire growth from a line source in complex terrain.

4. Predict when erratic fire behavior is likely and the associated impacts on Firefighter safety and operations.

PREREQUISITE(S)

1. Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations, S-390 (1981 version or later)

2. Proficiency in the use of the Fire Behavior Program (BEHAVE system, FIRE1 and FIRE2) on a laptop computer.

3. Successful completion of approximately 20 hours of prework and a pretest.

4. Satisfactory performance as Strike Team Leader or Task Force Leader is "recommended."

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RX-300, PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN BOSS

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide trainees with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the functions described in the Position Task Book for Prescribed Fire Burn Boss. It addresses the standards, procedures, and techniques to carry out a prescribed fire. The target position of this course is for an individual who wants to become prescribed Fire Burn Boss (RXB2).

OBJECTIVE(S)

Given land management objectives, project site conditions, weather data, fuel loadings, availability of resources, political and/or land management constraints:

1. Develop a burn plan to safely meet resource and fire management objectives.

2. Identify tasks to be considered by Burn Boss during pre-burn, burn and post-burn operations.

3. Evaluate conditions to verify and/or adjust burn plan elements to meet planned objectives.

4. Enhance knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to use fire in wildland ecosystems in a safe, professional and responsible manner.

PREREQUISITE(S)

1. Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations, S-390

2. Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4).

3. Satisfactory performance as an Ignition Specialist Type II (RXI2).

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RX-340, INTRODUCTION TO FIRE EFFECTS

DESCRIPTION

This training is designed to train an individual to recognize basic fire regimes, the effects of fire treatments on first order fire effects, and to manipulate fire treatments to achieve desired first order fire effects. This course is considered to be the gateway course for prescribed fire positions. The target position of this course is the resource management specialist or a prescribed fire crew member slated for prescribed fire burn boss, monitor, or other prescribed fire positions. The training is designed so the participants work with the course material through discussion questions, group exercises and immediate feedback of results. Participants should be prepared to expect outside reading assignments during the course. Subject matter will include: ecosystem components (flora, soils, watershed, water, aquatic organisms, insect and disease, terrestrial animals), the human interface heritage resources, effects on health and safety, social-political concerns of fire use, ecosystem dynamics, the Fire Effects Information System (FEIS) and the First Order Fire Effects Model (FOFEM).

OBJECTIVE(S)

To recognize fire ecology and fire effects of important vegetation types and to plan and apply fire and alternate methods to meet desired results.

PREREQUISITE(S)

1. Intermediate Fire Behavior, S-290

2. Knowledge of basic ecological principles.

3. Good reading skills.

4. Completion of approximately 32 hours of prework.

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RX-450, SMOKE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to train an individual in the legal, professional and ethical reasons for managing smoke; actual techniques for minimizing impacts and production; how to participate in the regulatory process; and an overview of smoke modeling software. The participants will review techniques necessary to manage and monitor smoke.

OBJECTIVE(S)

1. Identify techniques used to manage and monitor prescribed fire smoke.

2. Develop legal, professional, and ethical reasons for managing smoke.

3. Identify the roles of federal, state, and local agencies involved with and affected by smoke from prescribed fire.

4. Describe how to become effectively involved in the state and local air quality rule-making process.

PREREQUISITE(S)

Satisfactory performance as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss 2 (RXB2) or Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist (RXBS).

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MANAGING WILDLAND FIRES FOR RESOURCE BENEFITS

DESCRIPTION

The concept of appropriate management response is integral to the new fire policy. Management responses are programmed to accept resource management needs and constraints, reflect a commitment to safety, be cost-effective, and accomplish desired objectives while maintaining the versatility to vary in intensity as conditions change. The appropriate response is defined as the specific actions taken in response to a wildland fire to implement protection and/or fire use objectives. It allows managers to utilize a full range of responses. This course is designed to train individuals in the management of wildland fires to accomplish resource benefits.

OBJECTIVE(S)

1. Identify the planning requirements for wildland fires managed for resource benefits.

2. Describe required implementation procedures, including all three stages of the Wildland Fire Implementation Plan (WFIP).

3. Provide program managers with information and available tools necessary to plan, implement, and manage fire programs within wilderness and national parks.

PREREQUISITE(S)

1. Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, S-290

2. Introduction to Fire Effects, RX-340

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SMOKE MODELING

DESCRIPTION

This three day "practical" course is designed to review the fundamentals and describe the applications of fuel consumption and smoke emissions models (e.g., FOFEM, EPM) and smoke transport and dispersion models (e.g., SASEM, NFSPUFF). The afternoon of each day, participants will have "hands-on" training in modeling using local case studies. At the end of the course, students will be proficient in selecting the appropriate model for a burn, operating the model and interpreting the results.

OBJECTIVE(S)

1. Describe models available to predict fuel consumption, emissions production and smoke dispersion.

2. Describe the data required and level of expertise needed to operate models.

3. Select and apply appropriate models for particular situations.

PREREQUISITE(S)

1. Smoke Management Techniques, RX-450

2. Satisfactory performance as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss 2 (RXB2) or Prescribed Fire Behavior Specialist (RXB2).

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CACHE DEMOBILIZATION SPECIALIST

DESCRIPTION

This course presents introductory level knowledge and skills needed to assist in the return of incident equipment and supplies to their issue point and to the supporting Fire Cache. Current documents used in the demob process will be reviewed, hazardous materials discussed, and new cache system items and information presented. The position is in the Incident Logistics Section and is widely used on incidents with over 500 people assigned and may last from three to five days.

OBJECTIVE(S)

1. Identify and sort supplies and property into pre-designated categories.

2. Assist in reducing costs associated with supply demobilization.

3. Aware of the appropriate federal hazardous materials regulations.

4. Coordinate the proper loading procedures for transportation of equipment and supplies.

5. Provide Incident Supply Units in completion of required documentation involved in demobilization of cache items.

PREREQUISITE(S)

1. Basic ICS, I-200

2. Available for fire assignments.

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EFFECTIVE FIRE MANAGEMENT PRESENTATIONS

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to train individual to effectively present Fire Management information. Content includes: Platform Skills, Presentation Outlining, Audiovisual Aids, Equipment use, Field Presentations, and Practical Exercises.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To effectively present Fire Management information.

PREREQUISITE(S)

Individuals who are responsible for presenting Fire Management information.

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FIRE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

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DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to orient fire management personnel to the various Fire Management computer programs available and to give them hands-on experience. A series of fire computer program sessions will be held during the week throughout the Missoula area. The NFDRS and Fire Use Programs will not be addressed in this session, as they are covered in their respective course. Programs such as: AMIS, FIRESTAT, ICARS, IRSS, and REDCARD will be available. Further information on these sessions will be distributed prior to the nomination due date.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To operate a computer program to perform specific requirements of the fire management job.

PREREQUISITE(S)

Fire management personnel responsible to operate a computer program.

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FIRE PROCUREMENT

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed for personnel involved in incident procurement and will meet the training needs for qualification as a Procurement Unit Leader, Buying Team Member, and Procurement Refresher. Primary Buying Team Members are required to attend each year. APPLICANTS MUST DESIGNATE WHICH QUALIFICATION AREA IS NEEDED ON THE NOMINATION FORM. AN INDIVIDUAL CAN BE NOMINATED FOR ONE OR ALL QUALIFICATION AREAS, BUT EACH STUDENT MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE COURSE. Content includes: Organization/Position Requirements, Responsibilities/Performance Expectations, Work Activities and Procedures, Cost Share Agreements, Demobilization, and Roles and Responsibilities of Buying Teams.

OBJECTIVE(S)

1. Describe the Finance Section organization and the position requirements necessary to function as a member of the ICS organization.

2. Describe the roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations of the Procurement Unit.

3. Describe procedural, regulatory, and policy requirements of the Procurement Unit Leader position.

4. Provide purchasing needs for incidents.

5. Maintain currency in procurement authority.

PREREQUISITE(S)

PROCUREMENT UNIT LEADER

1. Basic ICS, I-220 or Basic ICS, I-200

2. Fire Business Management Principles, S-260

3. Procurement Authority at all levels.

FIRE PROCUREMENT

1. Procurement Authority at all levels.

2. Fire Procurement Experience.

BUYING TEAM

1. NONE

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FIXED WING BASE MANAGER

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to prepare an individual for a trainee assignment as a Fixed Wing Base Manager.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To prepare student to safely and effectively manage a temporary Fixed Wing Base operation.

PREREQUISITE(S)

Prior extensive experience in either fixed wing or helicopter aviation management activities.

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INCIDENT MEDICAL SPECIALIST

DESCRIPTION

This course covers the operation and management of the Field First Aid Station. It is designed to train new candidates as well as refresh currently qualified Incident Medical specialist personnel. Content includes: Medication and Usage, Clinical Protocols and Procedures, Medical Emergencies on Incidents, Equipment, Preventative Care, and Social/Cultural Concerns.

NOTE: The refresher cycle for IMS Technicians is every (other) year. Technicians who last attended the training in 1996 must attend this year's course to remain qualified. IMS Managers and Assistants must attend the IMS Course yearly to remain qualified at their current level.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To work in and/or manage a Field First Aid Station as an Incident Medical Specialist.

PREREQUISITE(S)

* New candidates to the program should respond to items 1-4 below.

* Returning IMS Technicians need to submit nominations with documentation of items 1-3.

* Returning IMS Managers and Assistants need only submit a nomination.

1. Current Red Card.

2 Current Emergency Medical Technician certification, submit photocopy of current card with nomination.

3. Nominee must be currently active with an emergency medical care providing agency.

4. Submitted with the nomination form, a shot record verifying HBV vaccinations or a signed HBV Shot Declination Form.

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LOCAL FIRE MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive look into the local Agency Administrator's role within the Fire Management Program.

OBJECTIVE(S)

1. Improve Agency Administrator's ability to provide leadership and management in local fire and other emergency activities to better serve the public.

2. Describe overall Fire Management actions including local and national policy; and Agency Administrator's responsibility, accountability, and authority.

3. Recognize the importance of monitoring and evaluation in the management of local fire activities.

PREREQUISITE(S)

Current or future local Agency Administrators.

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NATIONAL FIRE DANGER RATING SYSTEM (NFDRS) - OPERATION

DESCRIPTION

This course covers components, indices, evaluation, operation and adjustments to NFDRS on Data General and microcomputer based systems. Content includes: Components; Indices; Evaluation; Operation; and Systematic Troubleshooting of Computers using NFDRS Software such as WIMS, NIFMID and FIRE FAMILY.

OBJECTIVE(S)

1. Describe where inputs for NFDRS are derived, how inputs can be modified to better reflect actual field conditions, and how WIMS and NFDRS work together.

2. Define NFDRS outputs in a manner useful to Fire Management personnel.

PREREQUISITE(S)

Individuals responsible for operating and processing or interpreting NFDRS data.

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NATIONAL FIRE MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS SYSTEM (NFMAS)

DESCRIPTION

This course provides an overview of the Interagency Initial Attack Analysis (IIAA), which incorporates land management planning objectives with various mixes of the units preparedness organizations.

OBJECTIVE(S)

1. Given fire and resource management objectives, describe how inputs and program options are developed.

2. Interpret and describe the outputs of an IIAA.

PREREQUISITE(S)

Personnel responsible for fire management and budgeting on their unit.

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PREMO MKIII, SPHERE DISPENSER

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide first time operators the knowledge and skills necessary to operate the Premo MKIII, Sphere Dispenser. It will cover: Organization and Communications, Safety Procedures, Hazardous Materials, Maintenance and Testing, Operational Procedures and Requirements, and a Live Run Exercise. Successful completion of this training will certify an individual to operate this equipment.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To safely operate and maintain the Premo MKIII, Sphere Dispenser.

PREREQUISITE(S)

1. Interagency Helicopter Training, S-217

2. Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Crew member.

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SIMPLEX HELITORCH OPERATIONS

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide first time operators the knowledge and skills necessary to operate the Simplex Helitorch. It will cover: Organization and Communications, Safety Procedures, Hazardous Materials, Maintenance and Testing, Operational Procedures and Requirements, and a Live Run Exercise. Successful completion of this training will certify an individual to function in one of the positions of a Helitorch module/Support Crew.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To safely operate and maintain the Simplex Helitorch.

PREREQUISITE(S)

1. Interagency Helicopter Training, S-217

2. Satisfactory performance as a Helicopter Crew member.

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SINGLE ENGINE AIRTANKER (SEAT) MANAGER

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DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to prepare an individual for a trainee assignment as a SEAT Manager.

OBJECTIVE(S)

To prepare student to safely and effectively manage SEAT aircraft.

PREREQUISITE(S)

Prior extensive experience in either fixed wing or helicopter aviation management activities.

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AVIATION OFFICERS

PURPOSE

To bring together Aviation Officers to discuss policies, procedures, issues and concerns.

TARGET GROUP

Aviation Officers and selected personnel.

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COURSE COORDINATORS

PURPOSE

To bring together Course Coordinators, Lead Instructors, and Training Center Staff to facilitate the coordination of training during 1998/1999. Roles, Responsibilities, Duties, and Northern Training Center Services will be covered.

TARGET GROUP

Course Coordinators, Lead Instructors, and Northern Rockies Training Center Staff.

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DIVISION/GROUP SUPERVISORS

PURPOSE

To provide a forum for Division/Group Supervisors to discuss recent experiences regarding tactics, policies, division/group management procedures, out-of-geographic area differences, and others. Also, to identify concerns and opportunities, and recommend changes where appropriate.

TARGET GROUP

Qualified Division/Group Supervisors and trainees.

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FIRE BEHAVIOR

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PURPOSE

Provide a forum for the exchange of fire behavior information, ideas, and technologies between Fire Behavior Analysts, Prescribed Fire Behavior Analysts and trainees in preparation for the up-coming fire season.

TARGET GROUP

Northern Rockies Fire Behavior Specialists and Fire Researchers.

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HELICOPTER MANAGERS

PURPOSE

To bring together full-time and call-when-needed Helicopter Managers in the Northern Rockies area to discuss policies and procedures; identify problems, concerns, and tasks; and recommend changes. This workshop meets the requirement of Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (HOG), Chapter 2 Personnel, Currency Requirements for Helicopter Managers.

TARGET GROUP

Carded Interagency Helicopter Managers.

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HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALISTS

PURPOSE

To discuss current policies and procedures, share information, prepare for the 1999 fire season and maintain qualification currency.

TARGET GROUP

All qualified Human Resource Specialists and trainee Human Resource specialists.

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INCIDENT AVIATION MANAGERS

PURPOSE

To discuss current policies, procedures, identify problems, and as necessary recommend changes. Share information on new equipment and technology that effect Incident Aviation activities.

TARGET GROUP

Integrated workshop for Air Operations Branch Directors, Air Tactical Group Supervisors, Air Support Group Supervisors, Helibase Managers, Fixedwing Base Managers, SEAT Managers, Leadplane Pilots and Fire Aviation contractors.

CONFIRMATION DEADLINE

April 1,1999. Individuals must confirm attendance prior to April 1 to insure adequate materials are prepared for all participants. Please confirm by E-mail.

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NORTHERN ROCKIES DISPATCHERS

PURPOSE

Annual workshop to bring together Interagency Dispatchers to discuss policies, procedures and new developments; to share information; and to particiapate in training.

TARGET GROUP

Interagency Dispatchers and Assistants.

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NRCG TRAINING COMMITTEE (FALL)

PURPOSE

To bring together the NRCG Training Committee members and selected individuals for coordinating the Interagency Fire Management Training Program and to discuss allocations. Shortages of qualified individuals, 1999 schedules and allocations, budget, and nominees to courses outside the Northern Rockies will be discussed.

TARGET GROUP

Training Committee members and selected individuals.

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NRCG TRAINING COMMITTEE (SPRING)

PURPOSE

To bring together the NRCG Training Committee members and selected individuals for coordinating the Interagency Fire Management Training Program and developing a list of training needs for 2000. Content includes: Review of 1999 training program, identify 2000 training needs, review procedures, discuss budget, and recommend changes.

TARGET GROUP

Training committee members and selected individuals.

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TYPE 1 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAMS

PURPOSE

To bring Type 1 Team members together to discuss policies, procedures, issues and concerns; to share information; and to participate in team building.

TARGET GROUP

Type 1 Team members and selected Fire Managers.