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Wildland Fire Technology Certificate

The fire service is one of the most dynamic employers in the country.  This CRC program is designed for students who want to gain certification as a wildland firefighter through the National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG). This program will provide training in hand crew formation, fireline construction, and using wildland fire equipment to be certified and gain entry into the wildland firefighting workforce. This program includes arduous physical conditioning, including hiking with up to 45 pounds of weight and other strenuous outdoor activities.

Total Units:
18

First Year

Semester 1

10 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
FT 212
Basic Wildland Fire Academy
4
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6 units from List A
6
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List A-a minimum of 6 units from the following:

8 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
FIRE 1809 1
Wildland Fire Chain Saws (S-212)
1
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FIRE 1872
Basic Air Operations (S-270)
0.75
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FIRE 1885 2
Firing Operations (S-219)
1
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FIRE 1760
Low-Angle Rope Rescue Operational (LARRO)
0.5
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FFS 1541 3
Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)
1.75
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EMT 109
Emergency Medical Responder
3
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1 Student must be an employee of a federal fire fighting agency or a member of a state or local fire agency to enroll and be qualified as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) or State Certified Firefighter I.

2 Student must be an employee of a federal fire fighting agency or a member of a state or local fire agency.

3 Student must be an employee of a federal wildland fire fighting agency (which includes: US Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, the US Dept. of Interior\'s Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, US Fish & Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs) or a state fire agency.

Career Options/Outlook:

Firefighters control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

A sample of reported job titles:

Apparatus Operator, Fire Captain, Fire Chief, Fire Engineer, Fire Equipment Operator, Fire Fighter, Firefighter, Fireman, Safety Officer, Volunteer Firefighter

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

2,160

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

4% growth

Median Salary in California (2021):

$77,640/yr

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published May 18, 2023

Counselor Contact: Teresa Aldredge, Alex Kagan  | Faculty Contact: Kris Hubbard

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