S273 - Single Engine Airtanker Manager (Blended)

Reviewed: 2011     Hours: 30 - 36

Course Description:

This course is designed to meet the training needs of a Single Engine Air Tanker Manager (SEMG) as outlined in the Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1) and the position task book developed for the position.

This is a blended learning course. Students are required to complete five online modules and complete an assessment prior to coming to class.

Objectives:

• Perform the tasks required of a SEMG to mobilize and transition into an incident aviation environment.
• Prepare for, manage, and oversee all phases of a single engine air tanker operation to support local unit and incident activities.
• Evaluate the capabilities and organizational needs to implement a safe and efficient single engine air tanker operation to meet the requirements of the local unit and/or an Incident Action Plan, or both.

Target Group:

Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Single Engine Air Tanker Manager (SEMG).

Minimum Instructor Qualifications:

Lead and unit instructors must be qualified single engine air tanker managers (SEMG).

Also see Instructor Certification at the beginning of the Field Manager's Course Guide.

Prerequisites:

Basic Air Operations (S-270).

Offer Level:
Local

This Course Description is verbatim from the NWCG Field Manager's Course Guide (156 page PDF: Adobe Acrobat Reader required) and accurate as of 10-31-2011.

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