πŸ’§πŸŒ Greg CocksAug 2, 2023
Becoming A NWCG Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GISS) Trainee With The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
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https://www.nwcg.gov/committees/geospatial-subcommittee/becoming-a-giss <-- technical resource for potential GISS trainees
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https://www.nwcg.gov/positions/giss <-- GISS position description
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https://www.nwcg.gov/ <-- National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) home page
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #trainee #specialist #opportunity #NationalWildfireCoordinatingGroup #NWCG #GISS #wildfire #emergencyresponse #bushfire #emergency #naturalhazard #spatialanalysis #gischat #emergencymanagement #training #background #incident #management
Becoming a GISS | NWCG

Bud TalbotJun 13, 2023

Repost from #NWCG FB page. Good refresher on a sizeup:

Having a good sizeup is important to give both the IC and FMO a good idea of existing problems and what resources may be needed for effective firefighting.
🚩 Fire name and location.
Terrain and size
🌲 Fuel type.
🏑 Values threatened.
🌩️ Weather conditions.
πŸ”₯ Fire behavior.
πŸš’ Resources on the fire and those needed.
#6MFS #IRPG
https://www.nwcg.gov/committee/6mfs/initial-attack-sizeupsafety

#wildfire

Initial Attack Sizeup/Safety | NWCG