Fire Academy 2018
S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

Course Description: This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations.

Course Objectives:
• Identify and discuss the three sides of the fire triangle.
• Identify the environmental factors of fuels, weather and topography that affect the start and spread of wildland fire.
• Describe the contributing factors that indicate the potential for increased fire behavior that may compromise safety.


Target Group: Entry-level firefighters
Course Prerequisite:

None
Course Coordinator
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Kevin Radschweit

Kentucky Division of Forestry