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National Wildland Fire Training
Today is Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Today is Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Reviewed: 2003 Hours: 7
Course Description:
This course is designed to train and orient potential Multi-Agency Coordinating (MAC) Group members and MAC Group Coordinators. It will provide the students with a working knowledge of the Multi-Agency Coordination System and the organization that helps support MAC Group activities.
Objectives:
• The student will be able to successfully participate as a MAC Group member or perform as a MAC Group Coordinator trainee. The student is expected to perform at the geographic area level or sub geographic area level where the instruction is given.
Target Group:
This course is designed for individuals who have no previous training or experience with Multi-Agency Coordinating Group operations, and may be called upon to participate in this activity. This includes those who have a thorough knowledge of the Multi-Agency Coordination System and Multi-Agency Coordinating Groups, but have not performed as MAC Group Coordinators. It is important that individuals who may act as MAC Group Coordinators be those with a thorough understanding of fire management and the dispatch/coordination system.
Minimum Instructor Qualifications:
Lead instructor must have performed at a geographic area level either as a MAC Group member or as a MAC Group Coordinator; must have a working knowledge of national and geographic area fire management and coordination systems.
Unit instructors should have MAC Group experience. Unit instructors must have knowledge of interagency dispatch operations, fire management operations and policies, mobilization guides, and an understanding of incident management team operations.
Also see NWCG Instructor Qualifications at the beginning of the Field Managers Course Guide.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of pre-course work.
Offer Level:
Regional, state, or area
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