Description
This 7-title series presents important information structural firefighters need to know when working in the WUI environment. These incidents present unique challenges caused by environmental factors. Firefighters must understand how these factors will influence operations and strategies at the scene for their safety and the safety of others.
Series Titles
- Wildland & WUI Firefighting: An Introduction
- Wildland Fire Behavior & Forecasting
- Managing Risk & Firefighter Safety
- Tactical Resources & Equipment
- Firefighting Strategies & Tactics
- Structure Triage & Scene Priorities
- Safety & Hazard Control
TRAINING OBJECTIVES:
1. To introduce the structural firefighter to wildland and wildland-urban interface firefighting
2. To describe jurisdictional authority and responsibilities at wildland-urban interface fires
3. To compare the wildland fire environment triangle to the fire triangle
4. To define the terminology used to describe the parts of a surface fire
Training Content reflects training recommendations from:
- NFPA 1051 – Standard for Wildland Fire Fighter Personnel Professional Qualifications
- NFPA 1143 – Standard for Wildland Fire Management
- National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG)
- National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
Each title is visually engaging and packed with essential information. Featured is an actual video of firefighter operations at wildland/WUI fires. Specific skills demonstrations by professional firefighters and full-motion 3-D graphics illustrate important learning concepts.
