CNS 170 - Wildland Firefighting

STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

This course provides the foundational knowledge required to understand the characteristics and interactions of the wildland fire environment and how those interactions influence a fire’s behavior. The course also provides the foundational skills universal to all wildland firefighting. Taught as a hybrid course with the majority of the work taking place online. Upon completion of the course work, students will participate in field day wildland firefighting exercises. Upon completion of this course and a Physical Fitness Test, students are certified and receive their Red Card for wildland firefighting.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to make decisions based on human factors in wildland firefighting, such as situation awareness, hazard identification, and team cohesion.
Describe personal preparedness and responsibility in terms of wildland firefighting.
List proper clothing and equipment for wildland firefighting.
Explain what the LCES (Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones) system is and how it relates to the Standard Firefighting Orders.
Define basic wildland fire terminology and the anatomy of a prescribed burn.