Hard Skills
AdvancedIncident Command System (ICS)A standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of emergency response providing a common hierarchy within which responders from multiple agencies can be effective.
ExpertFire Behavior AnalysisThe study and prediction of how wildfire spreads based on fuel types, weather conditions, and topographical features.
IntermediateWildland Firefighting TacticsThe application of methods such as fireline construction, water delivery systems, and controlled burns to contain and extinguish fires.
IntermediateGIS and Mapping TechnologyThe use of Geographic Information Systems and GPS to track fire progression, map fuel loads, and manage resource positioning.