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60. INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR CALCULATIONS (S-390)
This course is the third in a series designed to develop knowledge and skills required for effective fire behavior prediction. This course introduces fire behavior calculations by manual methods, using nomograms. The student gains an understanding of the determinants of fire behavior through studying input (e.g., wind, slope, fuels and fuel moisture). Students also learn how to interpret fire behavior output. Local and regional environmental differences are stressed.

Objectives

The student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate procedures for calculating rates of spread, fireline intensity, flame length, area and perimeter growth and maximum spotting distance using fire behavior nomograms.

  • Discuss the applications of fire behavior predictions.

  • Based on predicted fire behavior, identify areas where fire suppression limitations exist, and make recommendations for fireline location and safe control tactics.

 

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16 Credit Hours
2 Day Course

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