Upcoming Training


  1. RX-310 – Introduction to Fire Effects – Virtual – interactive self-paced lessons with live discussions plus tasksheet.
    1. Platform – Wildland Fire Learning Portal
    2. Total course hours – 40 hours (with live sessions on interactive self-paced lessons)
    3. LIVE Dates and times – Nov. 20 to Dec. 18 1000 to 1130 Pacific Time on Mondays
      1. November 20th - Kick-off meeting
      2. November 27th - Meet with subject matter expert
      3. December 4th- Meet with subject matter expert
      4. December 11th - Closing meeting
      5. December 18th – All material due
    4. Cost - $300
    5. Resister HERE – You can register up to December 3rd. You must attend at least 2 live online sessions.
    6. University of Idaho credit with some additional work – FOR 410 Fire Effects and Management – email Ryan Arp (ryanarp@uidaho.edu) for more information
 
  1. S-290 – Intermediate Fire Behavior – Virtual – interactive self-paced lessons with live exercises and discussion - newly revised NWCG content
    1. Platform – Wildland Fire Learning Portal
    2. Total course hours – 40 hours (with live sessions on interactive self-paced lessons)
    3. LIVE dates and times – Nov. 27 to Dec. 1
      1. Nov. 27: Required kick-off meeting (0830 to 0930 PT)
      2. Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 Optional office hours (0830 to 0930 PT)
      3. Nov. 27 to Dec. 1: Required live group exercises (1200 to 1300 PT)
      4. Nov. 27 to Dec. 1: Required live panel discussions (1300 to 1400 PT)
    4. Cost - $300
    5. Prerequisites - S-190 – Introduction to Fire Behavior
    6. Register HERE. Registrations accepted before November 26
    7. University of Idaho credit with some additional work – FIRE 254 Fire Environment, email Ryan Arp (ryanarp@uidaho.edu) for more information.
 
  1. RX-300 – Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (previously RX-301/341 – it has been revised by NWCG)– Virtual live and recorded sessions offered by Tall Timbers and the University of Idaho
    1. Platform – Wildland Fire Learning Portal
    2. Total course hours – 62 hours – 22 of precourse work – self-paced training on BehavePlus and IFTDSS, 40 hours of course work
    3. LIVE Dates and times – Jan. 22 to Feb. 21
      1. Required live sessions – 28.5 hours spread over Mondays and Wednesdays no earlier than 0800 and no later than 1400 Pacific time.
      2. Recorded sessions – 9.5 hours
    4. Cost - $750
    5. Prerequisites – S-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations – some exceptions allowed.
    6. Number of Seats - # of students depends on the # of cadre – cadre time commitment is 10 to 30 hours, depending on availability. There are key times when cadre are required to run breakout sessions and group work times, but others where cadre involvement is optional.
    7. You can sign up HERE as an interested student or cadre to get more information about this offering
    8. University of Idaho Credit – TBA, check the box in the sign-up form to receive more information.
  2. M-410 – Facilitative Instruction – Virtual – interactive self-paced lessons with live discussions and live presentations.
    1. Platform – Wildland Fire Learning Portal
    2. Total course hours – 36 hours (with live, online sessions, interactive self-paced lessons, and presentation opportunities)
    3. LIVE Dates and times – April 11th to May 9th 1600 to 1800 Pacific Time on Thursdays
      1. April 11th - Kick-off meeting
      2. April 18th – Class discussion and Co-Teaching Presentations
      3. April 25th- Class discussion and Co-Teaching Presentations
      4. May 2nd - Class discussion and Co-Teaching Presentations
      5. May 9th  – Final Presentations and ALL coursework due
    4. Cost - $300
    5. Click here to nominate yourself or others and to receive more information. Nominations are open through the end of February. More information and confirmation of seats will be provided starting in December.
    6. FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY AT NO EXTRA COST – You can participate in an extended version of the class that includes how to improve your professional mentoring skills. Whether you are an experienced mentor, or someone just starting out, this additional material is for you. The added material is an extra 3 weeks, beginning on March 21st and will run through May 9th. If you are interested in opting in, please fill out the form above. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ryan Arp at ryanarp@uidaho.edu.

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