RX-341, Prescribed Fire Plan Preparation, 2009

RX-341 Decorative banner. Group of photos depicting wildland firefighters performing various duties.

Course Materials

These materials are for instructor-led delivery.

Student Information (Pre-Course Work)

This instructor-led course has a pre-selection assessment (estimate 2 hours). Additional information about the course can be found on the Overview page.

Instructions

Complete the pre-selection assessment (pre-course work) and submit as directed by the Instructor or Course Coordinator. You must obtain a score of 70% or higher to be admitted into the course.

Click the individual links to download material or download all materials in one zip file (note zip file is XXX 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
	Welcome Introduction	Instructor Guide Student Workbook
	Unit 1: Policies and Guidelines	DOI DM Part 620 – Wildland Fire Response FSM 5100 Chapter 5140 – Wildland Fire Management Standard Fire Behavior Fuel Models
	Unit 2: Goals and Objectives
	Unit 3: Description of the Prescribed Fire Area
	Unit 4: Risk Assessment and Preliminary Complexity Analysis	Prescribed Fire Complexity Rating System Guide, PMS 424 NWCG Prescribed Fire Summary and Final Complexity Worksheet, PMS 424-1
	Unit 5: System Design and Hydraulics	NWCG Prescribed Fire Plan Template, PMS 484-1
	Unit 6: Smoke Management
	Unit 7: Implementation Unit 7A: Pre-burn Considerations and Briefing Unit 7B: Organization and Equipment Unit 7C: Test Fire and Ignition Plan Unit 7D: Holding Plan Unit 7E: Contingency Plan and Wildfire Conversion Unit 7F: Communication Unit 7G: Public and Personnel Safety - Medical
	Unit 8: Monitoring
	Unit 9: Funding, Post-Burn Activities (Rehabilitation and Reports), and Appendices
	Unit 10: Final Complexity Rating
	Unit 11: Reviews, Approvals, and Signature Page

Final Exam

Course Coordinators, Lead Instructors, or Unit Training Officers may email blm_fa_nwcg_training@blm.gov for access to the pre-selection assessment, final projects, and answer key. The Red Bull RX Fire Plan materials and Unit 4 exercises will also need to be requested. The request must come from an official NWCG partner email address.

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2021-01-08

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