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S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use, 2012

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Course Materials

These materials are for instructor-led delivery.

Click the individual links to download material or download all materials in one zip file (note zip file is 160 MB).

The Instructor Guide may contain references to appendices with presentations, exams, or ordering information.  All materials from the course CD/DVD/USB are available here under the appropriate content title.  While the CD/DVD/USB for this course is no longer sold through the cache, other materials might be.  Reference the NWCG NFES Catalog - Part 2:  Publications, PMS 449-2.

These materials are in the process of being updated.  As a result, the materials below may not be accessible. Please contact NWCG if you need assistance having the documents read.

 

Unit/Topic Presentations Materials
Slide 1 of Unit 0 Introduction for S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use

Welcome

Introduction

 
Slide 1 of Unit 1 for S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use Unit 1:  Portable Water Delivery Systems

 
Slide 1 of Unit 2 for S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use Unit 2: Equipment
Slide 1 of Unit 3 for S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use Unit 3: Responsibilities
  • Handout:  Portable Pump Configurations
  • Handout:  Types of Hose Lays
  • Handout:  High Pressure Portable Pump Instructions
Slide 1 of Unit 4 for S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use

Unit 4: System Design and Hydraulics

Flow Rate Calculator - exe file

Final Exam

Course coordinators, Lead Instructors or Unit Training Officers may email blm_fa_nwcg_training@blm.gov for access to the final exam and answer key.  The request must come from an official NWCG partner email address.

 

 

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NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Date: May 10, 2024
Contact: IFUASS Qualification and Curriculum Board (IFUASS) 

The 2024 revision of the NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515 is now available. PMS 515 standardizes the processes and procedures for interagency use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including pilot inspections and approvals. This publication is now available as a PDF for easy use offline.

References:

NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations, PMS 515

Memorandum 24-003: Removal of Type 1 Command and General Staff (C&G) Incident Position Qualification Pathways

Date: May 10, 2024
Contact: Aitor Bidaburu 

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide NWCG direction for removal of the Type 1 Command and General Staff (C&G) incident position qualification pathways to transition to Complex Incident Management (CIM). Responders may continue to utilize available NWCG pathways to attain Type 1 C&G qualifications until December 31, 2024.

References:

Memorandum 24-003

CIM Story Map

2024 Professional Reading Program

Date: April 26, 2024
Contact: Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP) 

The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program is announcing the 2024 Professional Reading list! The intent of the Professional Reading Program is to promote the reading and discussion of these books throughout the year. Discussion guides are provided and the corresponding Wildland Fire Leadership Levels have been identified.

The five books chosen for this year are: Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean, The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by William H. McRaven, The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee, Emotional Agility by Susan David, and Writing to Persuade by Trish Hall.

References:

Professional Reading Program

Wildland Fire Leadership Levels

NWCG Training Catalog now on Wildland Fire Learning Portal

Date: April 25, 2023
Contact: NWCG Training  

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) has migrated the training catalog from the NWCG website to the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP) as part of our ongoing efforts to streamline processes and improve efficiency. To facilitate this transition, the training catalog remains available on www.nwcg.gov through April 2024.

Starting May 2024, the training catalog will no longer be accessible on www.nwcg.gov. However, you can still access the complete training catalog by logging in as a guest to the WFLP.

References:

Wildland Fire Learning Portal