FS 130: Wildland Firefighting Basics

Class Program
Credits
4
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
4
Course ID
092734
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description
Provides the new wildland firefighter with basic FFT2 Red Card-qualifying skills to effectively and safely suppress wildfires while under close supervision. Fire Department Sponsorship Required.
Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

 

  1. Fire weather
  2. Wildland fire components
  3. Safety
  4. Fire Shelters
  5. Situation Awareness and Risk Management
  6. Suppression techniques
  7. Line Construction