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Transcript of 00-1-S290-EP Unit 0 Introduction. 00-2-S290-EP Unit 0 Introduction Unit 0 Introduction.
00-3-S290-EPUnit 0 Introduction
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.
00-5-S290-EPUnit 0 Introduction
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.
00-8-S290-EPUnit 0 Introduction
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
00-11-S290-EPUnit 0 Introduction
S-490: Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
S-590: Advanced Wildland Fire Behavior Interpretation
Where does this course fit in the fire behavior
curriculum?