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All Inclusive Package PMS 475/S-244 FOBS

Hosted by Rankin Guest Ranch- Lodging, meals, registration and certificate cost included!

Starts Nov 30
1,485 US dollars
Rankin Ranch- Caliente, CA

Available spots


Service Description

Class Duration: 4 Days Please read carefully: * This is an all-inclusive course package for PMS-475 Basic Land Navigation and S-244 Field Observer, hosted by The Rankin Cattle and Guest Ranch. *Course tuition cost can be paid for separately if agencies require so. The package and price includes: -Registration and certificate costs for both courses -All 4 nights of lodging -The following meals: -Sunday, November 29th- Dinner -Monday, November 30th- Breakfast, lunch and dinner -Tuesday, December 1st- Breakfast, lunch and dinner -Wednesday, December 2nd- Breakfast, lunch and dinner -Thursday, December 3rd- Breakfast and lunch -Single and dual occupancy rooms are available (Please email us which room you would like) -Social hour available each evening. Contact us for more information. *No agency affiliation is needed to attend these courses. These courses are presented according to NWCG curriculum. PMS-475: This course allows students to build proficiency interpreting topographic maps, compass use, as well as practice navigating with these tools during classroom and field day settings. The course will also cover types of geographic location systems, such as latitude/longitude and Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM). -A course completion certificate for this course will be issued from Southern Sierra Fire Training upon completion. This course meets and exceed NWCG standards. S-244 FOBS: This course provides the student with the skills necessary to perform as a Field Observer (FOBS). Topics include roles and responsibilities of the FOBS; how to make and document observations. Students will be able to practice passing off information gathered in preparation of working on incidents. Students will also get to practice using GPS, field maps; compass, and electronic navigation applications such as Avenza and more during classroom and field sessions. -A California State Fire Training certificate for this course will be issued upon completion. This course meets and exceed NWCG standards. To visit the Rankin Ranch website, copy and paste this web address into your browser: https://www.rankinranch.com/gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21574685253&gbraid=0AAAAADtmmYWV_Po8NqNpbSPvMhz27m-y9&gclid=Cj0KCQiAp-zLBhDkARIsABcYc6uXkQKCA8pbdanNeFhhtTiwVM8cZlWlRfmmOmIC41ps1rsfkJaFDIEaAsoxEALw_wcB


Cancellation Policy

To cancel your registration and receive a refund you need to contact Southern Sierra Fire Training at least 30-calendar days prior to the first day of the class. A $20 refund processing fee will be deducted from the total refund amount for each class canceled. However, if you cancel your registration within 30-calendar days of the first day of class, you can carryover your registration towards any class we offer now or in the future. You will not lose your class registration. Just contact us to cancel and/or to apply your cancelled registration towards another Southern Sierra Fire Training class.


Contact Details

760-223-5229

ssfiretraining@gmail.com

PO Box 3852 Wofford Heights, CA, 93285


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