S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
About this Event
S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
CGTA Wildland Academy 2027
The Columbia Gorge Training Association (CGTA) is offering S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior for firefighters who are developing into fireline supervisors and want a stronger understanding of how fire behaves on the ground.
This National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) course is the second course in the fire behavior series, building on S-190. Students learn to assess the fire environment, anticipate changes in fire behavior as fuels, weather, and topography change or align, and use that information for fireline decision-making and risk management.
This is a blended course: students complete a self-paced online portion before attending two days of instructor-led training.
Course Topics
Fire Weather
Covers temperature, relative humidity, wind, atmospheric stability, and weather patterns that drive fire behavior, including how to take and use weather observations.
Fuels
Examines fuel types, fuel moisture, and fuel characteristics and how they affect fire spread and intensity.
Topography
Explains how slope, aspect, and terrain features influence fire behavior.
Anticipating Fire Behavior
Brings fuels, weather, and topography together to predict changes in fire behavior that impact on-the-ground decisions and firefighter safety.
Course Dates & Location
Dates: February 18–19, 2027
Start Time: 0800 hours daily
Location: Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue
1400 W 8th Street
The Dalles, OR 97058
Registration & Fees
- CGTA Member Agencies: $100.00 per student
- Non-CGTA Member Agencies: $100.00 per student
Registration is limited to 20 students and closes January 8, 2027 so students have time to complete the online portion before class. Once the class reaches capacity, additional interested participants may join the waitlist.
Prerequisites
Students must have completed S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior prior to taking this course.
Students must also complete the S-290 online portion before the first day of class. Registered students will be given information on how to access and complete the online portion.
What to Bring
- Writing utensils
- Refillable water bottle
Meals & Refreshments
Light snacks will be provided throughout the training.
Lunch is on your own. Students should bring a lunch or plan to purchase food during the scheduled lunch break.
Additional Information
Students are expected to complete the online portion, attend both scheduled training dates, and successfully complete the required course activities and evaluations.
Successful completion of this course provides the applicable course training documentation but does not, by itself, constitute any NWCG position qualification.
Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 108.55
