This degree and certificate program will provide the student with training in hand
crew formation, fire line construction, and the use of wild land equipment. The
behavior of fires, protective clothing, and wild land fire tools will also be
addressed. The Wildland Fire Technology Certificate program is for those
students who desire to gain an understanding of wild land fire investigation, fire
prevention and support operations. This program will also meet the requirements
for the US Forest Service hiring process as an entry-level wild land firefighter.
Selection is based on an interview and testing process which also includes
passing a required physical and pack test.
25 - 35 Annually
The purpose of the Wildland Fire Technology program is to prepare students for
employment with the US Forest Service, California Department of Forestry, and
for a position with a municipal fire department. Those students that are currently
employed as firefighters may take these courses to update their knowledge and
skills on current Wildland firefighting tactics, and to expand their employment
opportunities. These classes will also meet National Wildland Coordinating Group
requirements in many areas and student certification will enhance hiring
opportunity and promotional advancement. Successful completion of this
program also meets employment standards for seasonal (year-to-year) work with
the US Forest Service.
This course is designed for students who want to gain certification as a wildland firefighter through the National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG). This course provides training in hand crew formation, fire line construction, and the use of wildland fire equipment. Certification is included in Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (NWCG L-180), Firefighter Training (NWCG S-130), Firefighter Type 1 (NWCG S-131), Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (NWCG S-190), Portable Pumps and Water Use (NWCG S-211), Firing Operations (NWCG S-219), Basic Air Operations (NWCG S-270), American Heart Association (AHA) First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness (FRA) and Hazardous Material Operations (FRO), and California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations (LARRO). Students learn about wildland fire crews (engine crews, hand crews, hotshot crews, helitak crews, and smokejumpers), wildland fire behavior, wildland firefighter personal protective equipment, wildland firefighter safety, helicopter safety, dozer safety, wildland fire pumps, and wildland fire tools and firing devices. This course includes arduous physical conditioning including hiking with up to 45 pounds of weight and other strenuous outdoor activities. The academy exceeds the United States Forest Service (USFS) minimum training requirements for an entry-level wildland firefighter for certification purposes.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
---|---|---|---|
KINF 51/52 | Physical Fitness and Conditioning for Law and Fire | 1 | S1 |
WFT 101 | Wildland Fire Behavior | 3 | S1 |
WFT 102 | Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival | 3 | S1 |
WFT 103 | Wildland Fire Operations | 3 | S1 |
WFT 104 | Wildland Fire Investigations, Prevention, and Public Information | 3 | S2 |
WFT 105 | Wildland Fire Logistics, Finance and Planning | 3 | S2 |
Fire 6 | Haz-Mat / ICS | 3 | S2 |
Fire 7 | Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy | 3 | S2 |
Fire 8 | Fire Company Organization and Management | 3 | S2 |
Fire 12 | Wildland Fire Control | 4.5 | S2 |
KINF 53 | Physical Training For Wildland Fire Academy | 2.5 | S2 |
WFT 87 | Wildland Fire Academy | 16 | S2 |
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