Wildland Fire Technology – Certificate of Achievement
Top Code: 2133.10
This 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.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
We anticipate the number of students to earn certificate annually will begin at 10-15 and increase with awareness of the program.
Projected annual completers: 10-15
1. Identify the required wildland fire operations, protocols, standard operating procedures, practices and wildland techniques to prepare them for employment with CDF, US Forest Service and other agencies.
2. Operate and function within the Incident Command System protocols established by National Interagency Incident Management System.
3. Analyze Wild Land fire behavior and determine safe and effective strategies for controlling fire and saving lives and property.
4. Compare and contrast the multiple operations which are conducted with a common goal in fire suppression environments, and analyze use and assignment of all resources.
5. Operate safely and effectively as a team member of a wildland suppression operation.
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 Wild land 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.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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WFT 101 | Wildland Fire Behavior | 3 | S1 |
WFT 102 | Wildland Fire Safety and Survival | 3 | S1 |
WFT 103 | Wildland Fire Operations (Ground Air) | 3 | S1 |
WFT 104 | Wildland Fire Investigation, Prevention, and Public Information | 3 | S2 |
WFT 105 | Wildland Fire Logistics, Finance, and Planning | 3 | S2 |
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