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S-245, Display Processor (ILT)

Course Title
Display Processor (ILT)
Version Date

2007

Previous Certification Dates

1997-10

Course Number
S-245
Other Training Which Supports
DPRO Display Processor, GISS Geographic Information System Specialist
Course Description

This course provides students with the skills necessary to perform as a Display Processor (DPRO). Topics include general roles and responsibilities and how to assist the Situation Unit Leader with producing incident maps, inputs for the Incident Status Summary, (ICS-209), and other incident products. The final exam is three hours. For pre-course work, students need to read specific chapters in Basic Land Navigation, PMS 475.

Course Objective

Collect and evaluate information to produce maps, ICS-209 inputs, and other incident products within established guidelines and timeframes.

Lead Instructor Minimum Qualifications
The lead instructor must be a qualified Situation Unit Leader (SITL).
Format
Instructor Led
Special Delivery Considerations

These materials are needed above and beyond the usual items )pens, paper, flip charts, markers, etc.).
DPRO Kit
Examples of incident maps (fire and all hazard)
Examples of incident action plans
Materials for producing maps (per group) – Topo base maps to prodce situation unit map and IAP map, Clear plastic overlay, Adhesive overlay
Permanent markers (Different colors, thick and fine point), Scissors, Glue stick, Erasers or rubbing alcohol/swabs, Easel paper, Making and/or transparent tape).
Materials for calculating ICS-209 inputs (map wheel, string or ruler, calculator)
FOBS Field Map(s) (developed by cadre)
Answer Keys for Unit 2 and Unit 3 exercises and Final exam (cadre develops)
Network access

Course Updates
There is an error on page 21 related to Figure 1-12, Infrared Map. The figure is not of an IR map, but of the actual IR imagery. Furthermore, the imagery is several years out of date and presents an obsolete form of imagery that has not been used for several years.

Business Steward
Incident Planning Subcommittee IPS
Unit Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Unit instructors must be qualified as Display Processor (DPRO).
Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Class Size Recommendations

To facilitate exercises, it is recommended that instructors maintain a
maximum 6:1 ratio of students to instructors. This is to enable strong mentorship by the cadre to the students. Maximum class size is 30 students.

Class Size Recommendations

To facilitate exercises, it is recommended that instructors maintain a
maximum 6:1 ratio of students to instructors. This is to enable strong mentorship by the cadre to the students. Maximum class size is 30 students.

NWCG Latest Announcements

Leadership Committee IAP Flyer Now Available

Date:  May 8, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Committee

The NWCG Leadership Committee promotes and enables leadership development across the wildland fire service. The committee provides education, training opportunities, and support for leadership innovation and best practices throughout the community.

A new IAP flyer is now available on the committee website, offering an overview of the products, curriculum, and learning opportunities the Leadership Committee develops. This resource is ideal for posting in your office, sharing with new employees, or distributing through your incident management teams to engage new voices in the leadership journey and reinforce a culture of self‑reflection, development, and growth.

References:

Leadership Committee 2026 IAP Flyer

Incident Operations Subcommittee Updates the Next Generation Position Task Book for FFT1

Date:  May 7, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Incident Operations Subcommittee

The NWCG Incident Operations Subcommittee (IOSC) has updated the NWCG Position Task Book for Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) (FFT1), PMS 311‑14. The FFT1 Position Task Book transitioned to the Next Generation (Next Gen PTB) format in June 2025 through the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort. Since then, IOSC has received feedback from the wildland fire community regarding coding for one of the tasks. Task #13 has been updated to include the option of evaluation in a simulation.

See IOSC Memorandum 26‑01: Transition Plan for Implementation of Updates to the NWCG Position Task Book for Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) (FFT1), PMS 311‑14 for more information.

References:

IOSC Memorandum 26-01: Transition Plan for Implementation of Updates to the NWCG Postion Task Book for Firefighter Type 1

NWCG Firefighter Type 1 Squad Boss Position Page 

NEW! S-212, Intermediate Faller (Online) Course Available Now 

Date:  April 23, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce that the new S‑212, Intermediate Faller (Online), course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). This second course in the series provides students with the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of an Intermediate Faller (FAL2), as described in the FAL2 Incident Position Description. This course is intended for individuals seeking to advance from Basic Faller (FAL3) to FAL2.

S‑212, Intermediate Faller is a fully online, self‑paced training program consisting of 13 units. Learners will engage with interactive, scenario‑based content designed to progressively build foundational skills and knowledge essential for the FAL2 role.

Students must be qualified as a Basic Faller (FAL3) prior to enrolling in S‑212, Intermediate Faller course.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2027.

References:

S-212 Intermediate Faller (Online)

RMC Memo 26-01: Transition Plan for Implementing Updates to Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Qualifications

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Page

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212

New Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

Date:  April 17, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: National Coordination System Committee

A new publication from the National Coordination System Committee (NCSC) is now available. The NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249, will be used for aviation crews and dispatch to share flight information that is needed for resource tracking, and if needed, for emergency procedures.

For further details, please contact your NCSC representative. 

References:

NCSC Memo 26-01: Implementation of NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249