April 28 -- May 1, 2008
Target Group
This course is directed to Forest Service Forest Supervisor/Deputy Forest Supervisor levels, National Park Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs, Superintendent/Deputy Superintendent levels, Bureau of Land Management Field Officer/District Manager levels, and Fish & Wildlife Service Refuge Management Project Leader level.
Prerequisites
None, however for those individuals with limited fire experience it is recommended to take a local FML course.
Objectives
Course Description
The course is a comprehensive look at the Agency Administrator’s leadership role within the Fire Management Program, including the Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy. The complex fire situation is highlighted with the intent to provide a comprehensive understanding of the processes necessary to effectively manage the situation. Included are the Agency Administrator’s briefing, Wildland Fire Situation Analysis, and other critical items.
Policy, authority, and responsibility will be clarified, discussed, and reinforced using case examples. Opportunities will be highlighted to provide additional tools for the Agency Administrator to more effectively manage the fire program.
The participant will gain an insight into fire’s role in wildland management. Internal and external relations and interagency cooperation opportunities are discussed. Emphasis is placed on an overall understanding of fire management and the Agency Administrator’s role in it.
Student Requirements to Receive Credit for the Course
To receive credit for the course, you must attend the entire course. Those arriving late or leaving early will not receive credit for the course. No testing is required.
Important Dates
Nominations Due: November 1, 2007
Notification of Selection: December 14, 2007
Nomination Process
Please see the NAFRI nomination process available at http://nafri.gov/pages/nominationprocess.htm.
Course Coordinator: Tim Peterson, (520) 799-8757; fax (520) 799-8785
Course Location: Tucson, Arizona