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This course provides participants with a deeper understanding of wildland fire behavior and the environmental factors that influence fire growth and spread. Topics include fire behavior prediction, fuel characteristics, weather influences, topography, and interpreting fire behavior outputs to support tactical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on applying fire behavior knowledge to improve situational awareness, safety, and operational effectiveness on the fireline.
This course provides participants with a deeper understanding of wildland fire behavior and the environmental factors that influence fire growth and spread. Topics include fire behavior prediction, fuel characteristics, weather influences, topography, and interpreting fire behavior outputs to support tactical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on applying fire behavior knowledge to improve situational awareness, safety, and operational effectiveness on the fireline.