FTWL 134 — COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER S-358 – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 72 lecture total This course of study provides the student with the information necessary to function as a Communications Unit Leader on a wildland fire incident. The course includes how to assess communications capabilities/limitation during preparation of the incident action plan, prepare and implement the incident radio communications plan, and supervise communications unit activities. FIRE TECHNOLOGY/WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS (FTWO)