Wildland Fire Technology

The fire service is one of the most dynamic employers in the country. This CRC program is designed for students who want to gain certification as a wildland firefighter through the National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG). This course will provide training in hand crew formation, fireline construction, and the use of wildland fire equipment. The end goal is to certify students and assist them in entry into the workforce of wildland firefighting. This course includes arduous physical conditioning including hiking with up to 45 pounds of weight and other strenuous outdoor activities.

The curriculum serves as an in-service program as well as a pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in the profession of wildland fire fighting.

HIGHLIGHTS

*Up-to-date technical information

*Field trips to a variety of wildland settings

*Networking with other fire service members

We project 20 completers annually.

The program goal is occupational. This program prepares individuals for careers as Wildland Firefighters, Wildland Fuels Managers, Wildland Fire Ecologists, Fire and Aviation Managers, Fire Prevention Specialist/Officers, Fire Behavior Specialists.

This program requires students to complete a Wildland Fire Academy, plus 6 additional units of electives. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• PSLO 1: Compare environmental factors of fuels, weather, and topography that affect the start and spread of wildland fires
• PSLO 2: Describe the importance of crew cohesiveness
• PSLO 3: Describe how to operate safely and effectively in a wildland urban interface incident using situational awareness, performing structure triage and citing appropriate structure protection actions
• PSLO 4: Demonstrate how to properly wear protective clothing
• PSLO 5: Describe the importance of physical fitness as a wildland firefighter

The program requires all students to take FT 212 and a minimum of 6 units from the remaining courses listed. Current EMT or Paramedic certification can be substituted for EMT 109.