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S-248, Status/Check-in Recorder (ILT)

Course Title
Status/Check-in Recorder (ILT)
Version Date

2006

Previous Certification Dates

1998-08

Course Number
S-248
Other Training Which Supports
SCKN Status/Check-In Recorder
Course Description

This course is designed to introduce students to the tools and techniques used to perform the duties of a Status/Check-in Recorder (SCKN). The course provides an overview of what a student can expect if dispatched to an incident.

Course Objective

Process information using incident automation software and other paper based methods.

Lead Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Lead instructor must be a qualified Resource Unit Leader (RESL).
Format
Instructor Led
Special Delivery Considerations

These materials are needed above and beyond the usual items (pens, paper, flip charts, markers, etc.).
Each student will need access to a computer that has the most current incident automation software. At the time of this publication, I-Suite is the industry standard.
Resource Status Cards (ICS 219), order a variety to create a realistic display for students (NFES 1344 to 1350).
Optional: Blank sample Resource Status Cards are provided in the Student Workbook for the exercise in Unit 5A; however, instructors have the option to provide real Resource Status Cards if desired. If so, each student will need one each of:
Personnel (NFES 1347)
Engine (NFES 1345)
Crew (NFES 1344).
Resource Status Locator Rack (NFES 1352), one per course, used as a display.

Business Steward
PMC Fire Planning Management Committee
Unit Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Unit instructors must be qualified Status/Check-in Recorders (SCKN).
Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Class Size Recommendations

Recommended class size is 30 students. Instructors should maintain a 6:1 ratio of students to instructors/coaches to facilitate exercises and discussion and to enable strong mentorship to the students.

Class Size Recommendations

Recommended class size is 30 students. Instructors should maintain a 6:1 ratio of students to instructors/coaches to facilitate exercises and discussion and to enable strong mentorship to the students.

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