FIRE 112 - Wildland Fire Chainsaws

    Recent Professors
    Shore, ChrisAnderson, Kevin
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24–28 students
    Difficulty
    5.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    0.5
    Prerequisite
    FIRE 111 OR FIRE 101A AND FIRE 101B AND FIRE 101C AND FIRE 101D AND FIRE 101E
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of FIRE 112
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Wildland Fire Chainsaws is aligned with National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-212 to provide instruction on fireline construction, hazard tree mitigation, and mop up using advanced chainsaw tasks and techniques with emphasis placed on the sawyer swamper saw team configuration. The course includes the use of electric powered and internal-combustion-engine-powered chain saws, and their tactical fire application. Instruction will support all levels of training for firefighters with previous experience in operating a chainsaw.
    Usually Held
    Fri 8:00am–2:30pm, Fri 8:00am–3:05pm