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  • 3.00 Credits

    The final phase in a four-phase process for achieving State of Alaska Fire Fighter I certification. Fundamental knowledge of fire behavior, fire organizations, types of fire equipment emergency response services possess and methods of their use. Successful completion of all four phases will qualify the student for Alaska State Fire Fighter I certification. Offered Spring, As Demand Warrants
  • 1.00 Credits

    Practical experience in fire operations and training by arrangement through local fire departments. Offered Fall
  • 1.00 Credits

    Practical experience in fire operations and training by arrangement through local fire departments. Prerequisites: FIRE F143. Offered Spring, As Demand Warrants Prerequisite:    FIRE F143 UF C-
  • 1.00 Credits

    Practical experience in fire operations and training by arrangement through local fire departments. Prerequisites: FIRE F145. Offered Spring, As Demand Warrants Prerequisite:    FIRE F145 UF C-
  • 3.00 Credits

    Designed to provide entry-level wildland firefighters the skills and knowledge to safely function as a member of a firefighting crew. Includes fundamental knowledge of wildland fire organization, fire behavior, suppression methods, safety and the incident command system. This course is based on a number of individual National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses. Successful course completion combined with national age and physical fitness requirements will qualify the student for an interagency fire qualification card (red card) with a rating of Firefighter (FFT2). NWCG courses for F151 include: S-130 Firefighter Training S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior L-180 Human Factors in Wildland Fire Service L-200 Basic ICS, ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents. Offered Spring
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides wildland firefighters with knowledge and skills in the deployment, use, safe practices and field maintenance of engine-powered wildland firefighting tools: portable pumps and chainsaws. This course is based on National Wildlife Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses: S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use; S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws. Must have the ability/strength to start a portable pump and chainsaw. Prerequisites: FIRE F151. Offered Spring Prerequisite:    FIRE F151 UF C-
  • 2.00 Credits

    Designed to meet the training needs of the advanced wildland firefighter. Course content includes training in use of fireline reference materials, recognition and mitigation of safety issues, and provides a solid foundation of basic leadership skills. This course is based on a number of individual National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses. Prerequisites: FIRE F151. NWCG courses included: S-131 Wildland Firefighter Type I; S-133 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around; L-280 Followership to Leadership. Offered Fall Prerequisite:    FIRE F151 UF C-
  • 1.00 Credits

    Designed to meet the training needs of the Advanced Wildland Firefighter. The course includes development of a personal safety program and creating a list of performance standards based on the LCES mnemonic. This course is based on National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses. NWCG courses include: S-134 LCES. Prerequisites: FIRE F151. Offered Spring Prerequisite:    FIRE F151 UF C-
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. Its serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary; instructor will stress local Alaskan conditions. This course is based on a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) course. Prerequisites: FIRE F151. NWCG courses include: S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior. Offered Spring Odd-numbered Years Prerequisite:    FIRE F151 UF C-
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to aircraft types and capabilities, aviation policy and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas. This course is designed to provide student proficiency in all areas of the tactical and logistical use of helicopters to achieve efficiency and standardization. Topics include aviation safety, aircraft capabilities and limitations, aviation life support equipment, aviation mishap reporting, pre-flight checklist and briefing/debriefing, aviation transportation of hazardous materials, crash survival, helicopter operations. Emphasis is on aviation safety. This course is based on National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses: S-270 Basic Air Operations; S-271 Helicopter Crewmember (FIRE F157 will not include Module A-119 which is a required field exercise for S-271. Students will need to complete this field exercise). Prerequisites: FIRE F151. Offered Fall Odd-numbered Years Prerequisite:    FIRE F151 UF C-
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