S-273 may be delivered as instructor-led (classroom) training.
Course coordinators and instructors should be thoroughly familiar with the NWCG course delivery information in these documents:
Each course and unit includes an instructor guide. The guides contain information on instructional objectives, delivery methods, duration of instructional units, and required materials.
See S-273 minimum instructor qualifications.
Recommended class size is 20-24 students. Instructors should maintain a 5:1 ratio of students to instructors/coaches to facilitate exercises and discussion and to enable strong mentorship to the students.
Each student must be provided the following:
All presentations should be downloaded and tested before the start of class to ensure compatibility with software.
PowerPoint presentations are built in an older version of Microsoft Office. Some features may not work correctly with newer software or systems.
For help, visit the Microsoft Office website or contact your local IT support personnel.
Use the NWCG Course Evaluation Feedback form to collect information critical to future training improvements.
Students and cadre members are asked to contribute course evaluations. Input is welcome on all aspects of the training course, including course content, pre-course work, reference materials, quality of instruction, delivery methods, and testing procedures.
Conduct initial, pre-course, daily, and close-out instructor cadre meetings. These provide opportunities to plan, organize, preview materials, review training and exercises, and identify and address concerns and issues. Consider using an informal After Action Review process. Instructor cadre meetings are critical for instructors who do not have previous experience with the course. Additional information is located in the Course Coordinator's Guide, PMS 907.
This is an NWCG-certified course. View the NWCG certification statement for this course.
This is a blended course (estimate 12-16 hours). Additional information about the course can be found on the Overview page.
The Pre-Course Work module and assessment are available in the NWCG Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). Log on as a guest to search for this course or go directly to https://wildlandfirelearningportal.net/course/view.php?id=986.
Refer to the course selection letter for the location, dates, and times of the instructor-led component of the course (estimate 24-30 hours). Assemble your kit and bring either hard copies or a USB device containing the materials. The kit should include guides, reference materials, and forms.
Information on kit items and references can be found in the NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations – Appendices (docx); Appendix N, and Appendix O, at NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508.
Specific planning documents for SEAT operations are also available on the National SEAT website. Kit materials and documents will be a part of your final grade.
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