This course was developed using a blended approach to learning. Students
are required to complete the online training portion of the course
prior to taking the ILT. 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. The course discusses and illustrates common firing devices
and techniques. Although comprehensive in nature, the course work is not
a substitute for the dynamic fire environment. The course provides
students with important information regarding general tasks required to
be successful. Any opportunity to show students a real ignition or
demonstrate the use of an actual firing device will assist in
transferring these new concepts and skills to the job. There is an
optional field day outlined in the course, it is the discretion of the
delivery unit to include the field day; however, if logistically
feasible it is suggested by NWCG that a field day be conducted.
- Editing Trainer: Wendell Welch