Fire Behavior Technical Specialist - FBTS

REQUIRED TRAINING

S-490 Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations

BEHAVE interactive computer program

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)

Field Observer (FOB)

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL

Arduous

TRAINEE REQUIREMENT

None

CURRENCY REQUIREMENTS

5 Years

OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY

Geospatial Fire Behavior Technical Specialist (GFTS)

Behave Technical Specialist (BHAV)

RECOMMENDED TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

I-400 Advanced ICS

FARSITE fire behavior and growth simulator

*This information is provided via the California Incident Command Certification System - Qualification Guide. Please visit the CAL FIRE website for additional details.