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2026 Fire Season Leaders Intent and Refresher for Overhead (FLARE) 3 DATES AVAILABLE


  • RFOTC, Classroom 2 1 Fire Authority Irvine, CA, 92602 United States (map)

Description:

This course will be a review of the AH-330, Strike Team / Task Force Leader and All Hazard curriculum in addition to a refresher in OCFA expectations for each of these positions as well as Overhead/Single Resources for the upcoming wildland season.  The following objectives will be covered:

  • Demonstrate the ability to apply the Risk Management Process found in the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) to various incidents.

  • Identify and describe the responsibilities of all Overhead positions.

  • Demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate tactics in various incident situations with various resources organized into strike teams or task forces.

Mandatory for Battalion Chiefs. Highly encouraged for FF, FAE, and Captains that are on an incident management team (State, Federal, Local) or single resource overhead positions (qualified or trainee).

Staffing:

OCFA Battalion Chiefs- On-duty attendance approved. Coordinate with EDO. Overtime authorized.

OCFA Operations personnel- Off-duty attendance only. No on-duty attendance or backfill approved. Overtime and backfill not authorized.

OCFA Professional Staff- On-duty attendance requires supervisor approval. Overtime not authorized.

DRESS CODE:

  • Operations Personnel: Station uniform. No T-Shirts, shorts, or sandals.

  • Professional Staff: Staff Uniform or business casual.

Prerequisite:

  • Qualified as a Strike Team Leader (STL) OR Task Force Leader (TFL) OR trainee in each of these positions as well as all Overhead assignments.

LOCATION :

  • Monday, April 27, 2026- RFOTC Classroom 1

  • Thursday, April 30, 2026- RFOTC Classroom 2

  • Monday, May 04, 2026- RFOTC Classroom 2

BC In-Person Attendance Preferred.

Instructors:

DC Craig Covey + Cadre


Earlier Event: April 13
Map, Compass & GPS for Firefighters
Later Event: May 5
S-371: Helibase Manager