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  • WFS 100: Orienteering

    0.00 - 1.00 Credits
    Finger Lakes Community College

    This course will provide students with hands-on experience in the fundamentals of map and compass utilization. Emphasis will be placed on topographic map interpretation and field navigation techniques. In addition to the standard orienteering compass, students will learn how to navigate by Global Positioning System (GPS). F
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  • WFS 101: Fire Science Agencies and Careers

    0.00 - 1.00 Credits
    Finger Lakes Community College

    This course covers the main federal, state and nongovernmental agencies that hire Wildland Fire Fighters Topics will include the missions of each agency, hiring procedures, the meaning of seasonal employment, job descriptions and job requirements. Students will be given a thorough explanation of positions within and outside of New York State. In addition, the role of volunteer fire fighters will be explored. F
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  • WFS 130: Wildland Fire Suppression

    0.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Finger Lakes Community College

    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
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  • WFS 131: Firefighter Type I

    0.00 - 1.00 Credits
    Finger Lakes Community College

    This interactive course contains activities to allow students to demonstrate the information learned in class. Topics include: fireline reference materials, communications, and tactical decision making. Course meets NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) standards for S-131 certification (FFT1). : Firefighter type 2 (FFT2). This can be accomplished through completion of CON 255 or any NWCG recognized S-130 course. Graded on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis. F
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  • WFS 200: Basic Incident Command System

    0.00 - 1.00 Credits
    Finger Lakes Community College

    This course introduces students to the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS). Five instructional modules are presented: Principles and Features of ICS, Organizational Overview, Incident Facilities, Incident Resources, and Common Responsibilities Associated with ICS Assignments. Course meets NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) standards for I-200 certification. S
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  • WFS 211: Portable Pumps and Water Use

    0.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Finger Lakes Community College

    This course is designed for individuals to gain competency in the use of portable pumps and water for application on a wildland fire line. Skill areas include supply, delivery and application of water. Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of correct water use, basic hydraulics and equipment care A field exercise requires students to set up, operate and maintain pump equipment. Course meets NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) standards for S-211 certification. S
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  • WFS 212: Wildland Fire Chain Saws

    0.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Finger Lakes Community College

    This course provides an introduction to the function, maintenance and use of powered chain saws and their tactical wildland fire application. This course is appropriate for students with little to no previous experience in operating a chain saw. Field exercises emphasize safety, proper cutting techniques, field maintenance and use of a saw in surroundings similar to fireline situations. Course meets NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) standards for S-212 certification. : Firefighter type 2 (FFT2). This can be accomplished through completion of CON 255/ WFS 130 or any NWCG recognized S-130 course. S
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  • WFS 215: Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface

    0.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Finger Lakes Community College

    This course is designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who will be making tactical decisions when confronting wildland fires that threaten life, property and/or improvements in the wildland/urban interface Course meets NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) standards for S-215 certification. : CON 255/WFS 130 or permission of the Department. S
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  • WFS 230: WFS Crew Boss

    0.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Finger Lakes Community College

    This course is designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of duties associated with the single resource boss position from initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit. Topics include: operational leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, offline duties, demobilization and post incident responsibilities : CON 255/WFS 130 and WFS 290 or permission of the instructor. S
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  • WFS 256: Fire Ecology

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Finger Lakes Community College

    This course is designed to give students an appreciation and understanding of the ecological role of fire in a variety of North American ecosystems. Advantageous adaptations of species inhabiting fire prone ecosystems will be discussed. The effects of fire on plants and animals will be discussed within the context of ecological time scales. The effect of past state and federal policies concerning wild fire will be examined using various case studies. Students will also be introduced to the use of prescribed burning as a habitat restoration technique. (Also listed as CON 256.) S
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