National Wildfire Coordinating Group Mission Statement and Course Objectives

NWCG aims to coordinate wildfire management programs efficiently to enhance execution, avoiding duplication. The course objectives focus on understanding the structure of Expanded Dispatch and developing skills in mobilizing incident resources, effective communication, and fostering positive relationships.

• Wildfire Management
• Coordination
• Course Objectives
• Dispatch System
• Resource Mobilization

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1. National Wildfire National Wildfire Coordinating Group Coordinating Group Mission Statement The purpose of NWCG is to coordinate programs of the participating wildfire management agencies to avoid wasteful duplication and to provide a means of constructively working together. The goal is to provide more effective execution of each agency s fire management program. The group provides a formalized system to agree upon standards of training, equipment, qualifications, and other operational functions. E-mail comments or suggestions pertaining to this or any NWCG course to: BLM_FA_NWCG_Training@blm.gov NWCG Website: http://www.nwcg.gov/ 00-1-D110-EP

2. Expanded Dispatch Expanded Dispatch Recorder Recorder D D- -110 110 00-2-D110-EP

3. Course Objectives Describe the purpose and structure of Expanded Dispatch. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC). D-110 Unit 0:Expanded Dispatch Recorder 00-3-D110-EP

4. Course Objectives Demonstrate how to mobilize and demobilize incident resources, using established dispatch ordering channels, through resource order forms and electronic resource tracking systems. Describe how to communicate effectively and foster positive interpersonal working relationships. D-110 Unit 0:Expanded Dispatch Recorder 00-4-D110-EP

5. Unit Overview Unit 0 Introduction Unit 1 Dispatch Organization Unit 2 Communications and Working Relationships Unit 3 Getting Acquainted with Electronic Resource Tracking System (IROC) D-110 Unit 0:Expanded Dispatch Recorder 00-5-D110-EP

6. Unit Overview Unit 4 Creating a Resource Request, Pending Request, Resource Status, and Edit Request Unit 5 Filling and Placing a Request, DPL, Mobilizing, and Travel/Travel Procedures Unit 6 Request Status, Support and Subordinate Requests D-110 Unit 0:Expanded Dispatch Recorder 00-6-D110-EP

7. Unit Overview Unit 7 Supplies Unit 8 Supply Resource Orders Unit 9 Supplemental Forms and Manual Resource Ordering Unit 10 Demobilization Unit 11 Final Scenario and Exam Unit 12 After Action Review (AAR) and Closeout D-110 Unit 0:Expanded Dispatch Recorder 00-7-D110-EP

8. Instructional Methods Electronic presentations, demonstrations, short lectures, handouts, and a series of progressive hands-on electronic resource tracking system (IROC) exercises. Reference material provided electronically and hardcopy D-110 Unit 0:Expanded Dispatch Recorder 00-8-D110-EP

9. Responsibilities Students Actively Participate Ask Questions Take Notes Be Flexible Complete Unit Evaluations Coaches Provide Clarification and Guidance Ensure Data is Entered Correctly Evaluate Student Performance D-110 Unit 0:Expanded Dispatch Recorder 00-9-D110-EP

10. Responsibilities Instructors Demonstrate electronic resource tracking system (IROC) screens Explain Dispatch Concepts Assist Coaches and Students D-110 Unit 0:Expanded Dispatch Recorder 00-10-D110-EP

11. Measuring Performance Brainstorming and Discussions Participation is Required IROC Exercises Additional Hands-on Time Can Be Requested with Coach Criteria For Passing Course: 70% or higher on final exam D-110 Unit 0:Expanded Dispatch Recorder 00-11-D110-EP

12. Course Materials Laptop or Computer with Internet and Printer Access Student Workbook References, Guides, and Standard Operating Procedures D-110 Unit 0:Expanded Dispatch Recorder 00-12-D110-EP

13. Complete Course Evaluation Forms D-110 Unit 0:Expanded Dispatch Recorder 00-13-D110-EP