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.
** Please Note: December 18-20 are classroom days; there will be a field day on December 21.**
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.
Prerequisites:
Qualified as a NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
Satisfactory completion of pre-course work
STAFFING:
No backfill, holdover, or overtime is authorized.
Dress Code:
Station or Staff Uniform or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals.
Instructor:
Alan Perrault, Heavy Equipment Operator
DISCLAIMER:
After submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list while we review all attendees. Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.
If a student is accepted into the class but becomes unable to attend, it is expected that they provide prompt advance notice of the cancellation, thereby allowing others the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification will result in the issuance of a "No Call/No Show Report" to the Training Chief of their respective agency. This information will be diligently monitored to assess attendance for future class offerings.