NIPFTC Fire Effects Monitor Fall Session
October 12-16, 2026 | Camp Navajo National Guard Base, Bellemont, Arizona
Questions? Contact Daniel "Dyer" Dyer — Prescribed Fire Training Specialist at daniel.dyer@bia.gov
The Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO) workshop provides hands-on training for personnel responsible for documenting fire effects and supporting informed decision-making before, during, and after prescribed fire operations. Participants learn how to collect meaningful observations, apply monitoring methods, interpret results, and communicate findings that help managers evaluate whether fire objectives are being achieved.
What You Will Learn
Conduct objective-driven fire effects monitoring
Observe and document fire behavior and fire effects
Collect field measurements using standard methods
Evaluate first- and second-order fire effects
Interpret monitoring data relative to objectives
Communicate findings to support operational decisions
Apply NWCG standards, terminology, and field practices
Who Should Attend?
Prescribed fire practitioners and wildland fire module members
Resource advisors and BAER/BAR team members
Fire and resource specialists who provide input affecting fire decision-making
Those seeking FEMO task book evaluations
Anyone needing stronger understanding of fire effects and monitoring
Requirements
Current Incident Qualification Card (Red Card)
S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (federal applicants; comparable knowledge accepted for others)
Personal or employer-provided medical insurance
Own PPE: fire shelter, hard hat, Nomex clothing, leather gloves, eye protection, 8" leather boots
Logistics
Tuition: No cost
Lodging: Provided at Camp Navajo by NIPFTC
Meals: Participant’s responsibility
Travel: Participant/sponsoring agency responsible for travel to/from training
Salary: Participant or sponsoring agency responsible for all salary costs
Vehicles: Provided by NIPFTC during the session
Questions? Contact Daniel "Dyer" Dyer — Prescribed Fire Training Specialist at daniel.dyer@bia.gov
