FS 2825 - Wildland Fire Advanced Firefighter Development

Institution:

Central New Mexico Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course will prepare students with the skills and knowledge necessary to function as an entry level supervisor on the fire line. Students will gain detailed information pertaining to air operations, use of portable pumps, hose lays and will become proficient in the use of fire line reference materials. To successfully pass this course, students must participate in several competency based evaluations, exercises and Tactical Decision Games using Sand Table Exercises. Lab fees required for personal protective equipment. Students successfully completing the course will receive three National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) certificates: S-270 Basic Air Operations, S-211 Water and Pumps and S-131 Advanced Firefighter.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Reading and Writing Skills 2 AND Math Skills 2 Alg AND FS 1504

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cnm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 224-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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