FIRE 1810 - INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING

Institution:

Central Wyoming College

Subject:

FIRE Fire Technology

Description:

This course is designed to introduce the student to entry level wildland firefighting skills and emphasizes the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire as well as recognition of potentially hazardous situations. This course includes the field-based course experience which focuses on the equipment. The student will demonstrate line construction and methods; water use and handling methods; and proper travel procedures en route to and from a fire. The student will construct simple and progressive hose lays and participate in an "after action review". The student must furnish full personal protective equipment. Simulated fire exercise is included. This course is a combination of two National Wildland Coordinating Group courses: S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior and S-130, Firefighter Training (2 lect.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cwc.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 735-8418

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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