Module 11: Wildland/Urban Interface Topic 1: Introduction

Wildland/urban interface introduction . Because fires in the . wildland/urban interface. present specific issues, this module is devoted ... culverts. Check bridge and culvert weight capacities before allowing heavy equipment or apparatus to cross …

  Introduction, Culvert

Principles of wildland fire behavior introduction - NWCG

Page 6 A chute is a steep V-shaped drainage, and a saddle is a common name for the depression between two adjacent hilltops. Chutes and saddles can: • Drastically accelerate fires • Alter the flow of winds causing erratic fire behavior • Change the rate and direction of spread by acting as chimneys Warning Even seemingly insignificant chutes and saddles, and those concealed by vegetation ...

  Introduction, Principles, Fire, Common, Behavior, Wildland, Principles of wildland fire behavior introduction

Fire behavior Module introduction - NWCG

When tree tops are less than 20 ft. (7 m) from other tree tops, and bush tops are less than 20 ft. (7 m) from other bush tops, a fire can move more quickly and easily from tree to tree or bush to bush. Narration Script: Let’s investigate the fuel side …

  Introduction, Fire, Behavior, Bush, Fire behavior

Hand tools introduction Hand tools module overview - NWCG

defensive weapons in fire management: the hand tool. As you’ll discover in this topic, it takes ... Now you have graduated to the proper techniques for using a hand tool! For safety while using hand tools: • ... driving wedges (single-bit axes only).

  Driving, Technique, Defensive

NIMS Core Curriculum (Courses relevant to NWCG)

ICS-400: G400, Advanced ICS – This course provides training and resources for personnel who require advanced application of ICS. This course expands upon information covered in ICS-100 through ICS-300.

  Training, Course, Core, Curriculum, Relevant, Nims, Nims core curriculum, Courses relevant to

Module 5: Transportation Safety Topic 1: Module Objectives

Fire transportation safety isn’t difficult or technical. It starts with using a little common sense. Like so many other aspects of fire fighting, traveling to and from the fireline requires you to observe proper ... spotter or scout to walk ahead of the vehicle or behind the vehicle when backing up.

  Safety, Fire, Scout

Module 9: Suppression, Communication, and Mop-up Topic 1 ...

These three ingredients are the base for what firefighters call the fire triangle. Read the following to review your knowledge of the fire triangle. Oxygen Sources Wildland fuels have an abundant supply of oxygen available in the air. A concentration of approximately 16 percent oxygen is required for combustion, but normal air contains 21

  Sheet, Ingredients, Combustion, Three, These three ingredients

Chapter 4 ATMOSPHERIC STABILITY - NWCG

lapse rate less than the dryadiabatic rate of 5.5°F. per 1,000 feet for an unsaturated parcel is considered stable, because vertical motion is damped. A lapse rate greater than dry-adiabatic favors vertical motion and isunstable. In the absence of saturation, an atmospheric layer is neutrally stable if its lapse rate is the same as the

  Lapse

Module 1: Basic Concepts of Wildland Fire Topic 1: Course ...

wildland fire fighting duties—safely perform fire suppression and management duties in a wildland environment and obtain their Firefighter Type 2 certification. If you’re under the impression that fire fighting is a literal “walk in the park” or a nice job to

  Basics, Concept, Topics, Fire, Wildland, Basic concepts of wildland fire topic

Edits 071231 s130 m4 508 - NWCG

If your head truly is on a swivel, then you will continually monitor fireline conditions and check your environment. Developing this habit is one of the best ways to protect yourself in hazardous situations. Have a 360-degree perspective: Look up Look down Look around

  Monitor

ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019 - armgmnt.org

Back by popular demand, this session is designed to give industry (only) participants an opportunity to engage in highly interactive discussions regarding best practices and