ENVR 049 - S-290-Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

    Recent Professors
    Donald Fregulia, Jon Dvorak
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    10–18 students
    Credits
    2
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of ENVR 049
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations by fulfilling the coursework for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) course S-290. It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary; instructor should stress local conditions. 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
    Fri Sat Sun 8:00am–4:50pm, Mon 8:00am–3:50pm, Thu 1:00pm–4:50pm, Thu 8:00am–12:50pm