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Describe the interaction of fuels, weather, and topography on wildland fire behavior, fireline tactics, and safety. In the wildland fire qualifications system guide, pms 3101, this course is required of those planning to work as one of the single resource bosses or a fire effects monitor on wildfires, fire use fires, and prescribed fires. As your knowledge of wildland fire fighting increases with long hours in the field and even longer ones hitting the books youll come to realize that your mind is as much a tool in wildfire management as your muscles. S290, intermediate wildland fire behavior buffalo tickets, wed.
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