This class will be taught by retired Battalion Chief Jeff Brand (CAL Fire). Jeff is one of the original authors of the WUI procedures book.
Designed For
Wildland Fire Agencies: Required for Initial Attack Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) and Strike Team Leader (tractor/plow, dozer, engine, or crew)
Structural Fire Departments: Engine operators, chief officers, and company officers responsible for structure protection in suburban/urban interface areas that may be threatened by wildland fire.
Prerequisites
Wildland Fire Agencies: qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 1
Structural Fire Departments: I-100, L-180, S-130, S-190
Certification
NWCG Certificate Student will receive upon completion of the class
Course Details
The dress is casual but respectful, and uniforms are okay as well. Please park next to the fire station and additional parking on the street.
Course Description
Designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who will be making tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire that threatens life, property, and improvements, in the wildland/urban interface. Topics include: interface awareness, size-up, initial strategy and incident action plan, structure triage, structure defense tactics, incident action plan assessment and update, follow-up and public relations, and firefighter safety in the interface.
