FTW 124 - WILDFIRE CHAIN SAWS

    Recent Professors
    Charles Sharp
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    1.5
    Prerequisite
    Completion of or concurrent enrollment in FTW 121. Provides the knowledge needed to become a wildfire powersaw operator. Covers safety considerations, techniques of saw operation, maintenance and repairs. Wildfire power saws (S-212) is identified training in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Suppression Curriculum. Intended for students to pursue a career with a wildland fire management agency or for a specialty with a municipal fire control agency. (CSU, AVC)
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Limitation on enrollments: The course requires arduous physical exertion, lifting of 40 lbs or more pounds, and walk in irregular terrain. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in FTW 121. Provides the knowledge needed to become a wildfire powersaw operator. Covers safety considerations, techniques of saw operation, maintenance and repairs. Wildfire power saws (S-212) is identified training in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Suppression Curriculum. Intended for students to pursue a career with a wildland fire management agency or for a specialty with a municipal fire control agency.
    Usually Held
    Fri Sat 8:00am–4:50pm