- Intermediate Fire Behavior, 290/390 Units: 3

Catalog description

FT 218 introduces students to the intermediate and advanced principles of wildland fire behavior prediction and the factors that influence fire spread, intensity, and control efforts. Aligned with NWCG courses S-290 and S-390, this course develops students' understanding of fire environment components--fuels, weather, and topography--and how these interact to affect fire behavior in both tactical and strategic operations. Students will interpret and apply fire behavior information to support decision-making during suppression operations, prescribed burns, and incident management planning. Through classroom instruction, case studies, and fire modeling exercises, students will gain the knowledge and analytical skills necessary for leadership roles such as Squad Boss, Engine Boss, or Prescribed Fire Specialist.