StrikeT/Task Frc AH-330

Catalog description

Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310-1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov). <br> <br> This is a course of study for experienced firefighters, single resource, or crew boss qualified, to undertake the role of the Task Force/Strike Team Leader in the control of wildland fires and other all-risk incidents. This includes utilizing increments of equipment in saving lives and property, and developing the skills necessary to manage all-risk incidents. This course may be offered in a distance education format.