Course Description:This training course is designed as a self-assessment opportunity for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role. The course combines one day of classroom instruction followed by a second day in the field with students working through a series of problem solving events in small teams (Field Leadership Assessment Course). Topics include: leadership values and principles, transition challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team cohesion factors, ethical decision-making, and after action review techniques. Some course delivery may be arduous in nature.

Course Objectives:
-Students will demonstrate an understanding of fundamental leadership principles.
-Students will assess their individual traits and motivation for entering into a leadership role.

Experience on incident assignments in operations or support functions.

Completion of L-180: Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service

Successful Completion of course prework.

Douglas Phelps

Land Between The Lakes NRA

(270) 924-2179

douglas.phelps@usda.gov

L-280-A Nomination

L-280-B Nomination