Description:
S-244: This course provides students with the skills necessary to perform as a Field Observer (FOBS) and/or a Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO). Topics include roles and responsibilities of the FOBS and FEMO, how to make observations and document those observations, how to produce hand drawn and GPS field maps, and how to navigate using a compass and GPS.
S-245: This course provides students with the skills necessary to perform as a Display Processor (DPRO). Topics include general roles and responsibilities and how to assist the Situation Unit Leader with producing incident maps, inputs for the Incident Status Summary (ICS-209), and other incident products.
Prerequisite:
S-244:
Successful completion of S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior.
Successful completion of pre-course work.
Basic understanding of how to use a GPS receiver.
FOBS: Qualified as any single resource boss
S-245:
Satisfactory completion of pre-course work..
Staffing:
No backfill, holdover, or overtime is authorized.
DRESS CODE:
Station uniform, staff uniform, or business casual. No T-shirts, shorts, or sandals.
Instructor:
FC Daniel Moore & Cadres
DISCLAIMER:
Upon submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list and are not guaranteed a seat in the class. Seat requests will close 45 days prior to the course start date, at which time OCFA Training will review all applications and determine the final class roster based on training needs and available seats. Applicants selected to attend will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.
If a student is selected for the class but becomes unable to attend, prompt advance notice of cancellation is expected to allow another applicant the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification may result in a “No Call/No Show Report” being issued to the Training Chief of the student’s respective agency. Attendance records may be considered when evaluating registration requests for future class offerings.
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Direct questions to: trainingcenter@ocfa.org.