Wildland Fire Leadership

Catalog description

Examines leadership principles and decision-making in the high-risk environment of wildland firefighting. The course emphasizes communication, crew cohesion, risk management, and ethical decision-making while addressing the challenges of leading in dynamic and dangerous conditions. Students analyze leadership responsibilities at various organizational levels and apply concepts through case studies, scenarios, and practical applications relevant to the wildland fire service. This course meets the job performance requirements of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) L-180 (Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service) and S-131 (Firefighter Type 1), with the sponsoring agency responsible for conducting the required hands-on field exercises.