In addition, students study areas as they relate to selected NFPA standards. This course introduces wildland fire organization and management. Emphasis is on the Incident Command System and the National Interagency Management System. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply the Incident Command System and the National Interagency Management System through written evaluations. This course covers wildland fire strategy and the determination of appropriate wildland fire tactics.
Emphasis is on the use of ground forces, aircraft, and extinguishing agents.
Upon completion, students should be able to develop strategy and tactics for responding to a wildland fire through written and performance evaluations. This course provides an overview of fire department operative services. Emphasis is on finance, staffing, equipment, code enforcement, management information, specialized services, legal issues, and planning. Upon completion, students should be able to understand concepts and apply fire department management and operations principles. In addition, students study fire service management as it relates to selected NFPA standards.