National Wildfire Coordinating Group

S591 Advanced National Fire Danger Rating System Course Steering Committee

S591CSC header graphic. Decorative.

Mission Statement

The S-591 Advanced National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) Course Steering Committee (S591CSC) provides national leadership in management of the S-591 training course.

Primary Objectives

A wildland firefighter holds a weather meter out in front of him while dropping a handful of dirt with other hand to gauge wind direction.  Decorative.

  • Develop and maintain the S-591 training course based on the national fire danger rating system standards.
  • Provide input on the national fire danger rating system standards.
  • Assist with the development of job aids and other position performance support tools.
  • Coordinate course delivery with the National Advanced Fire Resource Institute.

 

 

 

Chair: 
Arthur Gonzales
NWCG Coordinator: 
Dave Schultz
Parent Committee: 
Page Last Modified / Reviewed: 
2024-03-27