Open Courses Decision Support Tools for Rural Fires

The ¿Decision Support Tools for Wildfires¿ microcredential (which corresponds to the AGIF microcredential, AI7 ¿ Decision Support Tools for Wildfires), aims to train professionals from the Integrated Wildfire Management System (SGIFR) in the use of technological tools and geospatial information applied to the prevention, analysis, and operational management of wildfires. The course covers geographic information systems, remote sensing, spatial analysis, geographic data processing, and the use of fire behavior simulators.

This program is intended for candidates with a qualification at level 6 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework (QNQ), preferably with training or professional experience in the fields of civil protection, geographic information systems, the environment, forestry, land-use planning, engineering, geography, emergency management, or related fields. It is recommended that participants have basic computer skills and familiarity with digital tools. Completion of the CF micro-credential is preferred, though it may have been completed previously. The selection of candidates may take into account their academic background, professional experience, and functional relevance within the Integrated Rural Fire Management System (SGIFR) or in activities related to spatial analysis, cartography, and decision support.

This micro-credential is intended for professionals and personnel involved in the integrated management of wildfires, civil protection, geospatial analysis, land-use planning, and operational decision support who wish to acquire or deepen their skills in geographic information systems and remote sensing technologies applied to wildfires. It is specifically intended for technicians and field personnel from the Integrated Rural Fire Management System (SGIFR), civil protection technicians, geographic information system specialists, professionals in the fields of forestry, the environment, and land-use planning, risk analysts, researchers, students, and consultants working in geospatial technologies and rural fire management. It is also suitable for professionals who use geographic information, cartography, satellite imagery, or decision-support tools in the context of wildfire prevention, planning, monitoring, and suppression.

The ¿Decision Support Tools for Wildfires¿ micro-credential strengthens technical and technological skills relevant to professionals working in civil protection, integrated wildfire management, spatial analysis, cartography, and operational decision support. The training enables participants to develop skills in the use of geographic information systems, spatial data processing, satellite image analysis, interpretation of hazard and severity indicators, use of fire behavior simulators, and production of cartographic information to support decision-making. It also serves as professional development for senior technicians, analysts, field personnel, researchers, and consultants engaged in activities related to geospatial technologies applied to wildfire management.

Assessment will be ongoing, with an emphasis on the practical application of acquired knowledge through problem-solving, spatial analysis exercises, and the development of decision-support tools applied to wildfires. The following assessment elements will be considered: - Participation and engagement in in-person and distance learning activities; - Completion of practical exercises in Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing; - Processing and analysis of geographic, raster, and vector data; - Development of exercises in the interpretation of maps, satellite imagery, and hazard and severity indicators; - Application of spatial analysis tools and fire behavior simulators; - Individual final practical project focusing on a topic related to the course content. The evaluation will take into account the technical ability to process and analyze geographic information, the correct use of digital tools, the interpretation of the results obtained, the quality of the products developed, and the technical rationale behind the decisions presented. Passing the course depends on meeting the minimum attendance requirement established by regulations and achieving a passing grade on the scheduled assessment components.