ECT 2613 - Wildland Fire Incident Management

Institution:

Meridian Community College

Subject:

Description:

Wildland fires can create a unique set of problems for emergency managers that range from selecting proper strategies, managing resources, coordinating evacuations, and initiating recovery efforts. Understanding how wildland fires behave and the methods used to combat them is critical to the decision-making process.. This course focuses on wildland fires from an incident management standpoint with emphasis on risk management and safety.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.meridiancc.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 483-8241 ext 799

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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