ENVR 044 - S-219-Firing Operations

    Recent Professors
    Donald Fregulia, Jon Dvorak
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    0.5
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ENVR 044
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    The course discusses and illustrates common firing devices and techniques essential for jobs in this field. Students will work with real ignition techniques or demonstrate the use of an actual firing device, skills necessary in these jobs. The course introduces the roles and responsibilities of a Firing Boss, Single Resource (FIRB), and outlines duties of other personnel who may engage firing operations. Through a blended learning approach, students will gain the necessary skills required for the NWCG S-219 Firing Operations course. Students will complete the online training portion of the course prior to taking the instructor led training (ILT) portion. If logistically feasible it is suggested by National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) that a field day be conducted. This course may be scheduled with to-be-arranged (TBA) hours, where specific meeting days and times will be determined during the semester, closer to the official course start date, to accommodate shifting weather conditions and the availability of support personnel, facilities, and equipment.
    Usually Held
    Mon, Mon Tue, Sat 7:00am–6:50pm, Sat Sun 8:00am–5:50pm