National Wildfire Coordinating Group - S-270 Basic Air Operations Course
NWCG's mission is to coordinate wildfire management agencies, avoid duplication, and enhance program effectiveness. The S-270 Basic Air Operations course aims to provide a foundational understanding of different aspects of Air Operations, including course logistics, objectives, and reference materials.
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National Wildfire 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: nwcg_evaluation@nifc.blm.gov NWCG Web site: http://www.nwcg.gov Slide 0-1
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UNIT 0 S-270 Basic Air Operations Slide 0-3
Unit 0 Objectives 1. Introduce instructors and students. 2. Discuss course logistics. 3. Provide a course overview. S-270 Basic Air Operations Slide 0-4
Unit 0 Objectives 4. Explain student evaluation methods. 5. Discuss students expectations for the course. 6. Review pre-course work. S-270 Basic Air Operations Slide 0-5
Welcome and Introductions Instructors and Students Name and job title Agency and home unit Brief background Incident qualification Aviation experience S-270 Basic Air Operations Slide 0-6
Course Logistics Lodging Agenda Transportation Breaks Ground rules Restrooms Facilities Smoking policy Cell phones Other information Messages Meals S-270 Basic Air Operations Slide 0-7
Course Overview Course Objective: Upon completion of this course the student will have obtained the basic understanding of the different functions of Air Operations. S-270 Basic Air Operations Slide 0-8
Course Overview Reference Materials 1. Basic Aviation Safety 2. Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG) 3. Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) S-270 Basic Air Operations Slide 0-9
Course Overview Unit and Course Evaluation Forms Students will complete a unit evaluation form at the end of each unit. Students are expected to complete a course evaluation form at the end of the course. S-270 Basic Air Operations Slide 0-10
Student Evaluation Final Examination Students must obtain a minimum of 70% on the final exam to receive a certificate of completion for the course. S-270 Basic Air Operations Slide 0-11
Expectations What are your expectations for this course? On a flip chart, record your On a flip chart, record your expectations. expectations. Some expectations may be difficult to achieve because: This is an introduction to aviation operations class. The discussion of tactical use of aircraft will be minimal. S-270 Basic Air Operations Slide 0-12
Review Pre-Course Work Basic Aviation Safety S-270 Basic Air Operations Slide 0-13
Additional Training Interagency Aviation Training (www.iat.gov) A-101 Aviation Safety A-105 Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) A-106 Aviation Mishap Reporting A-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials A-112 Mission Planning & Flight Request Process S-270 Basic Air Operations Slide 0-14
