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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 Furthermore, the imagery is several years out of date and presents an obsolete form of imagery that has not been used for several years.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
PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
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.

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