WF 244 - Field Observer

Institution:

Great Basin College

Subject:

Description:

Skilled in the use of maps, making map calculations, and utilizing hand held weather/survey instruments. Field Observer is designed to provide the skills needed to perform tasks 7 through 21 in the field Observers Job Task Book. Topics covered include mapping from aircraft; observing field conditions; reporting hazardous situations; maintaining field maps; calculating, measuring, identifying, and estimating fire behavior; safety in field observations; transmitting field data; and collecting and analyzing data. Prerequisite: Suppression qualified as any single resource boss and prescribed fire-qualified as firefighter (FFT2).

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gbcnv.edu

Phone Number:

(775) 738-8493

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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