S-190, INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR (ON-LINE TEXT VERSION) (2007) 6-8 Hours
Course Description
This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. S-190 is typically taught in conjunction with or prior to Firefighter Training, S-130. The material is broken into three on-line modules (1 to 3 hours each)

NOTE: Students must be affiliated with an NWCG member agency or sponsored fire department to be issued a final certificate. After completing the on-line training required by your agency or department, a training officer or fire chief will evaluate required further training. The affiliated department/ageny can issue the final S-190 NWCG course certificate.

Modules/Objectives for S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior:
Instructions
Target Group
Entry-level firefighters
Minimum Course Administrator Qualifications
Course administrator as described in the Field Manager’s Course Guide (FMCG). The FMCG is found at: http://www.fire.blm.gov/training/twt/sect_fieldmanagers_courseguides.htm
Course Prerequisites
None
Course Level
Local

Technical Requirements
Adobe Reader (download)