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WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING II TRAINING

(Entry-level wildland firefighting course)

Course Numbers: S130 & S190
40 hours total - classroom and field
Cost: $175
Date: August 4-8, 2008 starting at 8am

S190 – Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

This course provides instruction in primary environmental factors that affect the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. This course will be taught in conjunction with Firefighting Training S130.


S130 – Firefighting Training

This course is a combination of field and classroom training for entry-level firefighters. Topics include:
- Safety Orientation
- Firefighter Preparedness
- Tools and Equipment
- Firing Devices
- Use of Water
- Suppression
- Securing the Control Line
- Use of Maps
- Scouting
- Hazardous Materials
- Standards of Survival


Student Requirements:
- Good physical condition/arduous duty capability
- Leather work boots
- Long-sleeved work shirt


On completion, trainees will qualify as Basic Wildland Firefighter II (“Red Card”).

Fire Science - Wildland

 


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