D311/D312 Initial Attack/Aircraft Dispatcher - Location TBD
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D-311, Initial Attack Dispatcher, 2005 | NWCG
Description
This course is designed to provide a consistent knowledge and skill base for the Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP). The concepts taught in this course will help an IADP perform at an acceptable level on a national basis without regard to geographic boundaries. The course is a mix of lecture/discussion, group exercises, and simulation. Students will have the opportunity to practice new skills in the exercise and simulation portions of the class.
Objective:
- Dispatch multiple resources to an incident using standard procedures.
- Identify the common roles of an IADP in the initial attack dispatch environment.
- Practice multitasking and prioritizing actions in a realistic situation.
Target Group
Initial Attack Dispatchers desiring to be available for national mobilization (across geographic area boundaries).
Prerequisite Qualifications and Training
- Successful completion of Basic Firefighter (S-130) and Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190).
- Qualified as Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC).
Session Offerings
Sessions of this course may be available in the NWCG Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). Enrollment requires an account. Log on as a guest to search for session offerings of this course and to view other public content. To search for a specific course, use the FIND LEARNING menu at the top of the page, then select UPCOMING COURSES. To view Geographic Area training schedules, select the specific GEOGRAPHIC AREA information using the drop-down menu at the top of the page. Contact your local Training Officer for more information about local course sessions.
Delivery
Information not available at this time.
Course Components and Hours to Complete
| Course Component | Course Time |
|---|---|
| Pre-course work | N/A |
| Pre-selection assessment | N/A |
| Online training | N/A |
| Instructor-led training | 32 |
| Total Hours | 32 |
Course Level
Regional, state, or area
Minimum Instructor Qualifications
The lead instructor must be either an assistant center manager with initial attack experience or an Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP) with initial attack experience.
Unit instructors must be qualified as Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP).
See NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1, Instructor Standards for more information.
D-312, Aircraft Dispatcher, 2009 | NWCG
Description
This course is designed to provide a consistent knowledge and skill base for the Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP). The concepts taught in this course will help an ACDP perform at an acceptable level on a national basis without regard to geographic boundaries. This course is a mix of lecture/discussion, group exercises, and simulation. Students will have the opportunity to practice new skills in the exercise and simulation portions of the class.
Objectives
The objective of D-312 is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective ACDP trainees. In achieving this objective, students can expect to be able to:
- Identify the common roles of aircraft dispatcher in the aviation environment.
- Dispatch aviation resources using standard procedures.
- Describe the safety procedures that relate to aircraft dispatching.
Target Group
Aircraft Dispatchers desiring to be available for national mobilization.
Prerequisite Qualifications and Training
- Qualified as Expanded Dispatch Recorder (EDRC).
- Satisfactory completion of pre-course work.
Session Offerings
Sessions of this course may be available in the NWCG Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). Enrollment requires an account. Log on as a guest to search for session offerings of this course and to view other public content. To search for a specific course, use the FIND LEARNING menu at the top of the page, then select UPCOMING COURSES. To view Geographic Area training schedules, select the specific GEOGRAPHIC AREA information using the drop-down menu at the top of the page. Contact your local Training Officer for more information about local course sessions.
Delivery
S-312 is available as classroom instructor-led training.
Course Components and Hours to Complete
| Course Component | Course Time |
|---|---|
| Pre-course work | 2-4 |
| Pre-selection assessment | N/A |
| Online training | N/A |
| Instructor-led training | 32-36 |
| Total Hours | 34-40 |
Course Level
Regional, state, or area
Minimum Instructor Qualifications
The lead instructor must be either an assistant center manager with initial attack experience or an Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP) with aircraft experience.
Unit instructors must be qualified as Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP).
See NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1, Instructor Standards for more information.