RP 3993 - Wildland Fire Practices in Natural Resource Management

Institution:

Arkansas Tech University

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Description:

Prerequisites: RP 1993 or permission. Advanced study of the organization, deployment, and techniques of fire suppression applicable to wildfires affecting residences, outbuildings, and other human-structure barriers in remote areas and outlying suburban locales. Particular emphasis on wildland structure and urban interface fire suppression problems. This is a science-based course. Emphasis is placed on: (1) uncontrolled wildland fire and the many positive and negative impacts with which fire personnel must deal; (2) planning and implementing controlled burn projects to attain desired future conditions and reduce fire hazards, and (3) the dilemma of ever-expanding wildland/urban interface issues. The overall purpose of this course is to provide the student with integral fire knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective member of a fire/natural resource management team. Weekend field exercises required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.atu.edu

Phone Number:

(479) 968-0389

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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