The prework for GLFML includes reading and understanding the 1995 Wildland Fire Policy by opening the attachments below.  Included attachments are updates and terminology and how it became established.  It will be critical to know this information for discussion during the week.    

 

 

In addition to the Wildland Fire Policy, please become familiar with your local unit's Fire Management Plan and be ready to discuss policies.  The due date for prework is April 9th as class commences.  

 

  

During the week of class, we will be combining M-581 Fire Program Management class with the GLFML group on Wednesday for interactive exercises and discussion of fire policies.  This M581 class is comprised of Fire Staff, FMO's, and AFMO's and we feel by bringing both classes together will provide critical insight between line officers and fire managers.

 

If anyone has questions regarding prework or other details, please feel free to give a call or send an email to the course coordinator any time.

 

 

Thanks and see you all in April.

 

Paige Houston - Aviation Training Specialist

Aerial Fire Depot

(406) 329-4987

 

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This course is a comprehensive look at the Agency Administrator’s leadership role within the Fire Management Program, including the new Federal Wildland Fire Management Policy.  The complex fire situation is highlighted with the intent to provide a comprehensive understanding of processes necessary to effectively manage the situation.  Included are the Agency Administrator’s briefing, Wildland Fire Situation Analysis, Risk and Cost Analysis, and other critical items.  Policy, authority, and responsibility will be clarified, discussed, and reinforced using case examples.  Opportunities will be highlighted to provide additional tools for the Agency Administrator to more effectively manage the fire program.  The participant will gain an insight into fire’s role in wildland management, internal and external relations and interagency cooperation opportunities are discussed.  Emphasis is placed on an overall understanding of fire management and the Agency Administrator’s role in it.

Objectives:

1. Improve Agency Administrator's ability to provide leadership and management in local fire and other emergency activities to better serve the public.
2. Describe overall Fire Management actions including local and national policy and Agency Administrator's responsibility, accountability, and authority.
3. Recognize the importance of monitoring and evaluation in the management of local fire activities.

Target Group:

Current or future Agency Administrators/Line Officers. This course is intended primarily for individuals with day to day line officer (e.g., field office manager, district ranger, refuge manager, district manager, etc.) responsibilities.  Selection preference will be given to Line Officers.

Prerequisites:

Current or future Agency Administrators/Line Officers.

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