WFS 130 - Wildland Fire Suppression

Institution:

Finger Lakes Community College

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Description:

This course provides the training necessary for the Federal Interagency "RED" Card for wildland firefighterTopics covered include: ignition, behavior, and spread of wildfires; the role of topography and fuels in wildfires; prescribed fires as a management tool; use of fire suppression equipment; methods of fire prevention and suppression; State and Federal wildland fire control agencies. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis (Also listed as CON 255.) B

Credits:

0.00 - 2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.flcc.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 394-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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