Basic Wildland FF

Catalog description

This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry-level fire fighter to recognize hazards and unsafe situations; don, doff, and maintain wildland personal protective equipment; deploy a fire shelter; maintain suppression hand tools and equipment; assemble and prepare for response; construct and secure a fire line; reduce the threat of fire exposure to improved properties; and mop up and patrol a fire area when working with wildland fires. The curriculum is based on State Fire Marshal FF 1-C (Wildland) course plan, and 2012 edition NFPA 1051 Standard for Wildland Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This course is designed to provide graduates with employment opportunities with Cal Fire or other agencies that accept this level of training. Grades are P/NP only. (L,M,C) Advisory: FIRTC-75 and FIRTC-60. Other: Students also responsible to purchase uniforms and personal protective equipment.