FTEC 172 - Wildland Fire Operations
- Recent Professors
- Felix Valle
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026
- Class Size
- 35 students
- Difficulty
- 4.2Lightout of 10
- Credits
- 3
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of FTEC 172
- Transfers To
- Not transferable
- Description
- This course provides students with information and presentations to understand basic wildland fire operations. This includes the Wildland Firefighting Size up Report, Briefing Checklist, and rules of engagement during fire operations. Fire Engines, Hotshot Crews, Helitak Crews, Bulldozers, Smokejumpers, Helicopters, and Air Tankers are all discussed along with strategies and tactics of each resource.
- Usually Held
- Mon 6:30pm–9:30pm