Fire Science Wildfire Suppression Certificate

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The Wildfire Suppression Certificate program is designed to introduce basic skills and to assist those who desire to gain employment as a wildland fire fighter. Included in the curriculum are cognitive and practical applications and knowledge. Students may apply a limited amount of credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Meet NWCG requirements, except Work Capacity Test and agency sponsorship, to quality as Fire Fighter Type II.
Explain the components and demonstrate use of the National Incident Management System.
Develop necessary skills to effectively respond to and function at wildland fires.
Develop necessary skills to identify and protect wildland fire origin.

Certificate Requirements

EMS 131 - Emergency Medical Technician Credits: 8
FSC 138 - Hazardous Materials First Responder Credits: 4
FSC 233 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior/Fire Fighter and Human Factors in the Wildland Credits: 4
FSC 243 - Wildland Fire Chain Saws Credits: 4
FSC 253 - Wildland Fire Observation and Origin Scene Protection, Portable Pumps and Water Use, Basic Air Operations Credits: 4

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Fire Science Wildfire Suppression Certificate

Program Outcomes

Certificate Requirements

Total Certificate Credit Hours: 24