If you have any questions about the classes being taught at the Schell Vista Fire Protection District in Sonoma, please contact Elite Command Training at 626-290-6007 or by email at elite@elitecommandtraining.com.
Please DO NOT contact anyone from Schell Vista FPD by phone or email.
Designed For:
Personnel desiring to become qualified as a Division/Group Supervisor, Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type II, Incident Commander Type III, or in a position requiring this knowledge,
Prerequisites:
S-290 and qualified as a Single Resource Boss
Certification:
CA. State Fire Training
Course Details
Please note this course will start on day 1 at 10 am. Dress is casual but respectful, and uniforms are okay as well.
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce fire behavior calculations using manual methods, including nomograms and Appendix B of the Fire Behavior Handbook.
Students gain an understanding of the determinants of fire behavior through studying inputs (weather, slope, fuels, and fuel moisture). Students also learn to interpret fire behavior outputs, document processes, and fire behavior briefing components.

