FST 261 - Fire Operations in the Urban Interface2.0 CR

Institution:

Colorado Mountain College

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Description:

Examines fireline personnel skills to anticipate and predict wildland fire behavior, weather, and rates of spread. This course was developed under the Interagency Curriculum established and coordinated by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Covers fire environment, fuels classification, topography and fire behavior, temperature-moisture relationship, fuel moisture, local and general winds, atmospheric stability and instability, keeping current with the weather, extreme fire behavior, fire behavior affecting fireline tactics, and fire behavior predictions. Clock Hours: 15 (LEC) 30 (LAB)

Credits:

15.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.coloradomtn.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 621-8559

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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