January 29 - 31, 2013
Course AnnouncementHeld at:
USDA, Forest Service
Wildland Fire Training & Conference Cntr. (WFTC)
3237 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg. 200
McClellan, CA 95652
Target Group
The NFS course is for personnel who have attended the NAFA course and are interested in obtaining advanced level of flight simulation training in the wildland fire airspace environment, and to build on the knowledge obtained in the NAFA course.
Course Description
The NFS course is designed to provide aerial firefighters an advanced training experience to the NAFA course, utilizing flight simulator hardware and software, sand table exercises and classroom interaction. These simulations and problem solving exercises will enhance the aerial firefighter’s effectiveness and safety awareness by providing complex problem solving tasks while simulating a multi-aircraft fire airspace environment.Important Dates
Nominations Due: November 12, 2012
Notification of Selection: November 21, 2012
Nomination Process
Fill out the linked Nomination Form and Fax or Mail it to:
Donna Kreiensieck
National Advanced Fire & Resource Institute
3265 E Universal Way
Tucson, AZ 86756
For more Information on the course and how to apply, contact Course Coordinator: Donna Kreiensieck, (520) 799-8745; fax (520) 799-8785