Seventh Annual

Register by March 28, 2014 for early registration discount!Online nomination and payment available at

nfs.unl.edu

Nebraska Wildland Fire AcademyPresented by the Nebraska Forest Service

Fort Robinson State ParkApril 26 – May 4, 2014C r a w f o r d , N e b r a s k a

DATE: April 26 - May 4, 2014

LOCATION: Fort Robinson State Park, Crawford, Nebraska. For more information on the park, see page 7 or visit the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission at outdoornebraska.ne.gov

COST: Registration is $20 per day. Register by March 28, 2014 and receive 25 percent off ($15/day). Payment must be made prior to attending a class. To register, go to nfs.unl.edu.

NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE TRAINING BEGINS

CANCELLATION: Courses lacking a minimum number of students on March 28, 2014 may be cancelled. Substitutions and walk-ins will be accepted pending class availablity. Students registered in courses cancelled due to low registration numbers will be offered an alternate class or a full refund. A $10 administrative fee will be retained for all student-initiated cancellations. Cancellations received after April 11, 2014) will be refunded at 50 percent. No refunds will be made after classes start (April 26, 2014 at 0800).

CLASS TIMES: 0800 – 1700 daily (unless otherwise specified)

CHECK-IN: All registered students please check in before going to class. Check-in will be open 0730 to 1800 daily at the Post Playhouse.

LODGING & MEALS: Lodging and meals are available at Fort Robinson State Park. Please see page 7 for more information. Be sure to indicate your lodging and meal needs on the nomination form.

Lodging and meals are also available in the cities of Crawford (3 miles east) and Chadron (27 miles east).

PARK PERMITS: Privately owned vehicles are required to display a valid Nebraska State Park Permit. Annual and daily park permits are available at the Lodge.

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The mission of the Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy is to provide high quality fire and incident management training at little or no cost, while utilizing the expertise of local fire officers to ensure the fire training needs of western Nebraska and the surrounding region are met.

The Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy takes place through interagency cooperation from many agencies, organizations,

local businesses and individuals. Although our partners are too

numerous to list here, their contributions to NWFA and

service to the community has been vital to the success of the

NWFA and is greatly appreciated.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is an equal opportunity educator and

employer.

The USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer and service

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C o u r s e D e s c r i p t i o n s*PRE-COURSE WORK AVAILABLE AT TRAINING.NWCG.GOV/PRE-COURSES.HTML. COMPLETE AND BRING TO CLASS.

FI-210 Wildland Fire Origin & Cause DeterminationThis course provides a consistent knowledge and skill base for the wildland fire investigator (INVF). The concepts taught will help an INVF perform at an acceptable level on a national basis without regard to geographic boundaries. Students will identify the elements of the NWCG Fire Investigation Certification program, perform the common roles and responsibilities of an INVF involved in an initial investigation environment, practice wildland fire investigation methods, evidence collection and documentation processes in a realistic environment and identify the laws, regulations and related court procedures associated with administrative, civil and criminal litigation processes. 36 hours. Pre-course work* required and available online. See top of page for Internet address.

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Firefighters & Elected Officials - Their Responsibility in Fire ProtectionThis class is for those with the responsibility to manage the various facets of a fire department. Topics include Nebraska law and legislative review affecting fire departments and rescue squads; Nebraska state statutes regarding prescribed burning and your responsibilities; your role in evidence protection pertaining to the legal process and insurance resources; request for proposal process – How to get what you need; planning — future equipment needs, budgeting, bonds and insurance.

Taught by Jim Egr, Legal Advisor, Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association. 4 hours (0800-1200).

RX-310 Introduction to Fire EffectsThis course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and communicate the relationships between basic fire regimes and first order fire effects, the effects of fire treatments on first order fire effects, and to manipulate fire treatments to achieve desired first order fire effects. In an effort to maintain the currency and relevancy of the course materials for Introduction to Fire Effects, RX-310 the instructional design has been modified to allow instructors to develop materials based on current information, changing technologies, and the needs of the students. Pre-course work may be created and distributed at the discretion of the instructional cadre. 32 hours.

New Courses for 2014

S-273 Single Engine Air Tanker ManagerThis course meets the training needs of a Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) Manager (SEMG) as outlined in the Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1) and the position task book developed for the position. This is a blended learning course. Students are required to complete five online modules and complete an assessment prior to coming to class. Students will: perform the tasks required of a SEMG to mobilize and transition into an incident aviation environment; prepare for, manage, and oversee all phases of SEAT operation to support local unit and incident activities; evaluate the capabilities and organizational needs to implement a safe and efficient SEAT operation to meet the requirements of the local unit and/or an Incident Action Plan. 24 hours. Pre-course work* required and available online. See top of page for Internet address.

S-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior CalculationsThis course is designed to introduce fire behavior calculations by manual methods, using nomograms and the Fire Behavior Handbook Appendix B. Students gain an understanding of the determinants of fire behavior though studying inputs (weather, slope, fuels, and fuel moisture). Students also learn how to interpret fire behavior outputs, documentation processes, and fire behavior briefing components. 32 hours Pre-course work* required and available online. See top of page for Internet address.

L-280 Followership to LeadershipThis course is a self-assessment opportunity for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role. The course combines a day of classroom instruction followed by a day in the field working through problem-solving events in teams. Topics include leadership values and principles, challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team cohesion, ethical decision making and after-action review techniques. Prerequisites: L-180. 16 hours.Pre-course work* required and available online. See top of page for Internet address.

Leadership Courses

C o u r s e D e s c r i p t i o n s

S-130/S-190/L-180 Basic FirefightingThis course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. It is designed to meet the fire behavior training needs of a Type 2 firefighter (FFT2) on an incident as outlined in the PMS 310-1, Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide. A version of L-180, Human Factors on the Fireline, is included in this course. Prerequisites: none. 36 hours.

S-200 Initial Attack Incident CommanderThis course is designed to meet the training needs of the incident commander type 4 (ICT4). It is presented in a discussion/exercise format. The six instructional units include Foundation Skills; Intelligence Gathering and Documentation; Size Up the Incident; Develop a Plan of Action; Post-fire Activities; Evaluating Incident Objectives and Manage the Incident. Evaluation of the student is by unit tests and performance based evaluations. Prerequisites: any single resource boss. 16 hours.

S-212 Wildland Fire Chain SawsThis course provides introduction to the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion engine powered chain saws, and their fire application. Field exercises support entry level training for those with little or no previous experience in operating a chain saw, providing hands-on cutting experience. Maintenance, tuning, troubleshooting, and safety features are included, as are brushing, limbing, bucking, falling and field maintenance tasks. Prerequisites: firefighter type 2 (FFT2). 32 hours. Pre-course work* required and available online. See top of page for Internet address.

S-231 Engine BossThis is a skill course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the duties associated with engine boss, single resource (ENGB). Topics include: engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire size-up considerations, tactics, and wildland/urban interface. Prerequisites include FFT1 (quals) and S-230. 16 hours

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NWFA Incident Management WorkshopThe NWFA Incident Management Workshop offers agency administrators and emergency/incident management personnel an opportunity to attend training that would enable them to work through the challenges of incident management before an incident occurs. Although it is intended primarily for local incident managers, attendance is open to anyone and there is no fee to attend. Prerequisites: none. Approximately 4 hours.

ICS-300 and ICS-400 are sponsored by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and are offered withno registration fee to attend. Students are responsible for their lodging and meal costs.

ICS-300 Intermediate ICS: ICS for Supervisors and Expanding IncidentsThis course provides description and detail of the Incident Command System (ICS) organization and operations in supervisory roles on expanding or Type 3 incidents. Topics include ICS fundamentals review, incident/event assessment and agency guidance in establishing incident objectives, Unified Command, incident resource management, planning process, demobilization, transfer of command, and close out. Target students are Type 3 Incident Management Team candidates, incident middle management (division/group supervisors, strike team leaders), elected officials, line officers, lead dispatchers, director heads (public works director, fire chief, sheriff), emergency managers, agency representatives. Prerequisite: I-200. 24 hours.

ICS-400 Advanced ICS: ICS for Command and General Staff and Complex IncidentsThis course directs the student towards an operational understanding of large single-agency and complex multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional incident responses. Topics include fundamentals review for command and general staff, major and/or complex incident/event management, area command, and multi-agency coordination. Target students are senior personnel expected to perform in a management capacity in an area command/complex incident environment. Prerequisite: I-300. 16 hours.

Incident Management Courses

Skills/Operations Courses

*PRE-COURSE WORK AVAILABLE AT TRAINING.NWCG.GOV/PRE-COURSES.HTML. COMPLETE AND BRING TO CLASS.

C o u r s e D e s c r i p t i o n sS-234 Ignition OperationsThis course introduces the roles and responsibilities of a firing boss (FIRB), common firing devices, and general firing operations and techniques. Although comprehensive in nature, the coursework is not a substitute for the dynamic fire environment. The course provides students with important information concerning general tasks required to be successful. Weather permitting, a small prescribed burn or field demonstration on firing devices operation will be included. Prerequisites: S-290. 24 hours. Pre-course work* required and available online. See top of page for Internet address.

S-330 Task Force/Strike Team LeaderThis course is designed to meet the training requirements for task force leader and strike team leader. Learning gained through examples and exercises may apply in fire suppression and other risk areas. Students will apply the Risk Management Process on various incidents, identify and describe the responsibilities of a Task Force/Strike Team Leader (TFLD/STL) and demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate tactics in incident situations with resources organized into strike teams or task forces. Prerequisites: single resource boss. 24 hours. Pre-course work* required and available online. See top of page for Internet address.

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S-131 Advanced Firefighter TrainingThis course is designed to meet the training needs of the Firefighter Type 1 (advanced firefighter/squad boss). The course is designed to be interactive in nature. It contains several tactical decision games to facilitate learning the objectives and class discussion. Topics include fireline reference materials, communications, and tactical decision making. Prerequisite: S130/S190. 8 hours.

S-133 Look Up, Look Down, Look AroundThis course is designed to train Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) and Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) to identify environmental factors and indicators of hazardous fire conditions, and how to use these indicators when implementing the Risk Management Process. The course is a CD-based classroom course, based on facilitated exercises. Prerequisite: none. 4 hours.

RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety RefresherStudents may attend annual training (in the evening) for the 2013 fire season. Current issues are discussed with emphasis on safety and LCES. Participants will also be required to successfully deploy a fire shelter (helmet and gloves required). Registration is not required, but is appreciated. Federal firefighters are welcome to attend, but may want to ensure this class will be accepted by their respective agencies. 4 hours.

S-270 Basic Air OperationsThis course covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management, safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas. Prerequisites: none. 16 hours. Pre-course work* required and available online. See top of page for Internet address.

Weather Spotter CourseThis course is offered courtesy of the National Weather Service, Cheyenne Wyoming. Basics of thunderstorm development, fundamentals of storm structure, identifying potential severe weather features, information to report, how to report information and basic severe weather safety will be discussed. Approx 90 minutes (starts at 1800). Open to everyone.

S-300 Extended Attack Incident CommanderThis course focuses on the lessons of leadership and command as they relate to the ICT3 position. It is presented in participative lecture format with multiple tactical decision games for students to practice new knowledge. Instructional units cover foundation skills, situational awareness, command and control in a rapidly changing environment, managing the incident, transitional activities, post-fire activities and a final simulation. Prerequisites: ICT4 and TFLD OR ICT4 and any strike team leader and 2 single resource boss positions – one must be CRWB or ENGB. 16 hours. Pre-course work* required, available online. See top of page for address.

Skills/Operations Courses

Expanded Evening Course Selection

NOTE: S-300 IS ALSO BEING OFFERED IN A TRADITIONAL DAYTIME FORMAT. SEE SCHEDULE ON PAGE 6 FOR DATES/TIMES. IF NEITHER SECTION FILLS, THE SECTION WILL THE FEWEST STUDENTS WILL BE CANCELLED AND THOSE STUDENTS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO ENROLL IN THE OPPOSITE SECTION.

*PRE-COURSE WORK AVAILABLE AT TRAINING.NWCG.GOV/PRE-COURSES.HTML. COMPLETE AND BRING TO CLASS.

April 26 April 27 April 28 April 29 April 30 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

S-130/S-1908:00 am to 6:00 pm

attend both weekendsICS-300 ICS-400

S-130/S-1908:00 am to 6:00 pm

attend both weekends

S-200 S-300(A) S-390

S-212 S-234

S330Incident Mgmt

WorkshopFI-210

L-280 S-273 S-231

RX-310 - POSTPONED to fall 2014, details to be announced when available

ElectedOfficials

C o u r s e S c h e d u l e s

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April 26 April 27 April 28 April 29 April 30 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

RT-130 S-270Weather Spotter

S-131 S-133 S-300(B)

Daytime CoursesPresented 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (unless otherwise specified)

Evening CoursesPresented 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

This year, based on feedback from previous years, the Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy will offer a larger number of courses in the evening to enable attendance by students who are unable to attend courses during the day. Students may attend classes during the day and at night if they choose.

The Lodge

Comanche Hall

Fort Robinson Information

LodgingOvernight accommodations are available at Fort Robinson.

Rooms in Comanche Hall will be available at $25 per night/per person on a first-come/first-served basis. Most accommodations are two room suites with two to four bunk beds and a shared bath. Please indicate on your registration the nights you will need lodging and include lodging fees with your registration.

Please note: Comanche Hall lodging is coordinated by NWFA. While we will make every effort to provide “private” rooms, students may be asked to share rooms if lodging fills. Please note anyone you would like to share a room with on your nomination forms.

Other lodging may be available (cabins, rooms, tent camping). Please contact Fort Robinson State Park for information and to make reservations for alternate lodging (other than Comanche Hall) at nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com/ or (308) 665-2900. Nearby Crawford (3 miles east) and Chadron (27 miles east) also have lodging available.

MealsBreakfast and lunch will be available at the Lodge for $5 per person per meal. Please indicate on the registration page the days you plan to eat breakfast and lunch with us.

Supper is on your own. NWFA encourages students to visit Crawford, Harrison (23 miles west) and Chadron. Local civic groups may also offer opportunities for supper. Check the information board when you arrive.

Additional InformationAccording to the almanac, during the Academy, sunrise is around 6:00 a.m. and sunset is after 8:00 p.m., leaving quite a bit of time before and after class to get out and take in the Park. There are numerous places to go fishing (remember to grab a fishing license from the Lodge), lots of back roads to get lost on and 22,000 acres to explore.

For more information on Fort Robinson State Park, go to:outdoornebraska.ne.gov

Post Playhouse (NWFA Check-in)

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Check in

Nebraska Wildland Fire AcademyApril 26 – May 4, 2014 Fort Robinson State Park, Crawford, Nebraska

Nomination/Registration Form

Registrations received by March 28, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. will receive a 25 percent discount on registration costs. Courses with low registration may be cancelled, so register early to save and

help ensure your class doesn’t get cancelled! We will continue to accept registrations for courses not cancelled or filled until the class starts.

Online registration and payment is encouraged. Go to nfs.unl.edu

For registration questions, contact UNL Event & Conference Planning at (402) 472.1772 or eventplanning@unl.edu

PLEASE FILL OUT FORM COMPLETELY FOR EACH PERSON ATTENDING

Student Name: Date Submitted:

Agency/Fire Dept:

Mailing Address:

Daytime Phone #: Other Phone #: Fax #:

Email Address:

COURSE SELECTIONSelect from the following courses. Multiple courses may be selected if they do not overlap. Courses in bold have no fee.

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Supervisor’s Name: Title: Telephone:

Supervisor’s Signature: I certify the nominee meets prerequisites. If not, I will put reasons for attending the course in the remarks section below

Remarks:

Courses Presented in the EveningCourse Number & Name Nights Course Number & Name NightsRT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher 1 S-131 Advanced Firefighter 2S-133 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around 1 S-270 Basic Air Operations 4S-300(B) Extended Attack Incident Commander 4 Weather Spotter 1

Courses Presented During the DayCourse Number & Name Days Course Number & Name DaysFI-210 Wildland Fire Origin & Cause Determination

5RX-310 Introduction to Fire Effects - POSTPONED, see nfs.unl.edu for more information

ICS-300 Intermediate ICS 3 L-280 Followership to Leadership 2ICS-400 Advanced ICS 2 S-130/S-190/L-180 Basic Firefighter 4S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws 4 S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander 2S-231 Engine Boss (Single Resource) 2 S-234 Ignition Operations 3S-273 Single Engine Air Tanker Manager 3 S-300(A) Extended Attack Incident Commander 2S-330 Task Force/Strike Team Leader 3 S-390 Introduction to Fire Behavior Calculations 5NWFA Incident Management Workshop 0.5 Firefighters & Elected Officials 0.5

To mail registrations contact: UNL Event & Conference Planning, 7 Ag Communications Building, PO Box 830918, Lincoln, NE 68583-0918, (402) 472-1772, toll free (800) 328-2851 or eventplanning@unl.edu, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Payment in the form of a check, money order, purchase order, credit card, cost object number or State of Nebraska IBT must be received PRIOR to attending academy courses. Make payable to: University of Nebraska

If paying at the door, credit cards are preferred, but we can also accept cash, check or money order.

(for credit card payment, go to nfs.unl.edu)

Government check

Personal check

Money order

Purchase order #

Classes that do not meet the minimum number of registrations may be cancelled, so submit registration early!Students enrolled in these classes will be notified and given the opportunity to register for other classes.

State of NE IBT #

Cost Object #

Fri4/25

Sat4/26

Sun4/27

Mon4/28

Tues4/29

Wed4/30

Thurs5/1

Fri5/2

Sat5/3

Sun5/4

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Check here if you would be willing to share a room if needed. List preferred roommates here:

No. nights lodging: Lodging total (no. nights x $25) $

Registration $20/day($15/day before 3/28/14):

GRAND TOTAL:

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no registration fee for courses shown in bold

LODGING AND MEALS SELECTION

Indicate lodging needed ONLY if you plan to stay in Comanche Hall. For private rooms or other lodging (cabins, tent camping, etc), please contact Fort Robinson State Park directly (see page 7 for more information).

Only breakfast and lunch ($5 each) will be available at the Lodge. Please indicate the meals you plan to eat at the Lodge by checking the appropriate box(es).

REGISTRATION, LODGING AND MEALS TOTAL

PAYMENT INFORMATION

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If requesting lodging in Comanche Hall, please indicate below

MaleFemale