MAWS 2021 - Metro Advanced Wildland School

390 North Molalla Avenue,Molalla OR 97038

04 June, 2021

Description

Metro Advanced Wildland School - 2021 The Metro Advanced Wildland School (MAWS) is an opportunity to work on Task Books in specific performance demonstration areas that are typically difficult to accomplish. The school is not designed to complete all of the required performance areas in the Task Book. Date: June 4th or June 5th, 2021. Your choice - you only attend one day. Time: 0730-1800 IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions and its impact on in-person training, MAWS will be making a determination on May 10, 2021 as to whether or not this event will go forward. All registered attendees will be notified by email on that date. Positions Covered: Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1)Engine Boss (ENGB)Strike Team / Task Force Leader (STEN)Highlights of MAWS: Firing OperationsAerial OperationsDrafting & Engine OperationsPortable Pumps & Sprinkler KitsMobile AttackStructure Prep & TriageWeatherSupervision and TacticsHand Lines and Mop UpAll Attendees: You must arrive with a Task Book initiated by your respective agency. The instructors and supervisors (Cadre) managing the school will sign and complete ONLY the areas of the Task Books in which they can specifically observe performance. The Cadre cannot "sign off" a Task Book for completion - completion and final sign off certification of any Task Book for any position is the responsibility the trainee's home agency. ALL attendees are required to participate for the entire day.Complete wildland PPE is required.All attendees must bring food and water for the entire day. Firefighter Type 1 & Engine Boss Attendees: You should provide a suitable apparatus from your agency (Type 3 or Type 6 Engines Ideally). NOTE: Engines will be required to DRAFT from portable tanks for refill. Strike Team/Task Force Leader Attendees: You must show up with a fire department vehicle and NOT on an engine with the crew. There is also a mandatory ST/TF Leader pre-briefing with the Cadre at the Molalla Fire Dept at 0630. Designated Signers: We are also asking agencies to provide a "Designated Signer" who can facilitate actual Task Book sign-offs. MAWS will work with students who are unable to provide their own Designated Signer. This class is FREE to attend and is hosted by the Molalla Fire Department. It is sponsored by the Northwest Association of Fire Trainers (NAFT). Additional support provided by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) and the Oregon State Fire Marshal's office (OSFM).