Heavy Equipment Boss

Description:

This is a skill course designed to meet the training needs of a Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource (HEQB) on an incident as outlined in the NIMS: Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1, and the position task book developed for the position. Primary considerations are tactical use and safety precautions required to establish and maintain an effective dozer operation. A field exercise is required as part of the course.

Objectives

• Identify the administrative duties and procedures required of an HEQB.

• Identify and demonstrate the heavy equipment inspection process and related duties of an HEQB.

• Demonstrate the actions required of an HEQB to safely and effectively complete an assignment.

• Discuss relevant information and methods for communication and tactics related to heavy equipment.

• Identify the process of preparing for an all-hazard assignment.

Prerequisite:

Qualified as a NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

Satisfactory completion of pre-course work

Instructors:

Alan Perrault, Heavy Equipment Operator

Dress Code:

Station or Staff Uniform or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals please.

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