Hard Skills
AdvancedIncident Command System (ICS)The 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 PredictionThe use of environmental data including fuel types, topography, and weather patterns to forecast the speed, direction, and intensity of a wildfire.
IntermediateGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Using digital mapping tools and spatial data to visualize fire perimeters, values at risk, and logistical points of interest.
AdvancedPrescribed Burn PlanningDesigning and overseeing controlled fires to reduce hazardous fuel loads and improve forest health according to strict safety protocols.
IntermediateResource Logistics ManagementThe procurement, distribution, and maintenance of specialized equipment and supplies needed for sustained firefighting operations.