Wildland Fire

Introduces the basic principles of wildland fire behavior, safety protocols, and operational tactics. Participants learn fire dynamics, risk management, and effective communication techniques essential for maintaining personal and team safety during active incidents.

Focuses on a deeper understanding of fire behavior in various environmental conditions. This course covers strategic incident management, command structures, and effective briefing techniques, enabling firefighters to make informed decisions in rapidly evolving fire scenarios.

Provides hands-on training in constructing firelines and using specialized tools. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of suppression techniques, including controlled back burning and the excavation of fire lines to contain and extinguish wildfires.

Develops leadership and decision-making skills critical for managing teams under high-pressure situations. This module covers the principles of effective command, inter-agency coordination, and strategies for maintaining operational cohesion during extended wildfire responses.

A rigorous physical assessment designed to simulate the strenuous conditions encountered in the field. This test ensures that all participants possess the endurance and strength necessary to perform sustained physical tasks during firefighting operations.

Instructs on the rapid deployment and utilization of emergency shelters in the field. Trainees learn how to establish safe havens under extreme conditions, ensuring protection during unexpected fire behavior changes.

Teaches controlled burning practices used to remove fuel from the path of an advancing wildfire. This module covers planning, execution, and safety considerations to effectively utilize back burning as a suppression tactic.

Offers practical experience in excavating effective fire lines. Emphasis is placed on soil assessment, tool handling, and coordinated teamwork to create defensible perimeters that can slow or halt the spread of a wildfire.