FIRE 126 - Wildland Firefighting

Credits: 3
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 33
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to be certified as a Wildland Firefighter 2 and suppress wildland fires while under close supervision. Provides required training for all personnel prior to certification as a Firefighter (FFT2) under the Wildland Qualification System (NWCG 310-1).

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Use maps on the fire line.
Apply safety protocols to fighting wild fires.
Use appropriate tools and equipment.
Understand and learn how to react to wildland fire behavior.
Use firing devices, use water, and use suppression.
Understand how to communicate on a fire line.

Course Contents

Introduction to the Incident Command System.
Human Factors on the Fire Line.
Firefighter Training.
Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior.
Safety.
Use of Tools & Equipment.
Firing Devices.
Use of Water.
Suppression.
Use of Maps.
Communication.

Instructional Units: 3