Field Exercises

In-field training exercises developed specifically for your team, based on real world scenarios.

Live simulation fire exercises

Apply lessons learned in the classroom on live fire simulation exercises.

Integration with current wildland firefighters

We maintain active relationships with active wildland firefighters who are available and ready to train.

Performance review and evaluation

We provide a comprehensive performance review and evaluation process that complements current industry standards.

Ground tactics and strategy

In addition to aerial training, we instruct on best practices for crews working on the ground.

Classroom Training

An engaging course curriculum and discussion led by a cadre with decades of aerial and ground firefighting training and education experience. Topics include, but are not limited to:

Mission CRM/Human Factors

Classroom discussion and exercises that will enhance tactical CRM between flight crew members and ground forces in order to achieve mission objectives with a safe, efficient, and effective goal.

Incident Command System (ICS)

Basic information on the concept and implementation of the ICS, with emphasis on air and ground operations.

Sand Table Exercises (STEX)

Used as a time compressed tactical exercise for group settings. Sand Tables also serve as tools for After Action Review (AAR) discussions, as well as creative, and visual environments for sharing creative strategy/ tactics, lessons learned, and best practices.

Fire Anatomy/Terminology/Fire Behavior & Fuels

Identify and discuss key visual indicators of fire behavior, emphasizing Incident size-up, and communicating, indicators to incident commanders, chief officers, aviators, ground forces and coordinators.

Fire Traffic Area (FTA)

History, structural dimensions, and rules of engagement for operations within Incident Airspace.