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

Student Learning Outcomes

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

Career Information

Wildland Firefighter, Wildland Fuels Manager, Wildland Fire Ecologist, Fire and Aviation Manager, Fire Prevention Specialist/Officer, Fire Behavior Specialist