Course Title: S-244: Field Observer Category: Wildland Fire
Course Details:
This course provides the student with the skills necessary to perform as a field observer (FOBS) and/or a prescribed fire effects monitor (FEMO). The class includes a daylong field trip.
Topics include: identifying and interpreting maps, making map calculations, using observation aids and instruments, performing field observations, and communicating information.
Duration: 24 hrs (classes are a normally a maximum of 8 hrs per day class time)
The class was just what I needed to enhance my skills. Over All a Great Class Read more...
Bryan Hunt, Battalion City of Ceres
I would recommend anyone in the Fire Service to attend the classes that are sponsored by FMC! Read more...
Carlos Aguilera-Fire Captain Cal Fire-Monterey Unit
On Monday, Ocotber 25th, 2010 we were dispatched toa Coastal Incident. Being part of the Rescue Boat Program Keith Bickford and Captain Carlos Aguilera launched the resceu baot fro Whalers Cove (Point Lobos State Park). A "big" wave had swept 2 wome Read more...
