WLF 12 - Wildland Fire School-Advancement

    Recent Professors
    S. Escutia, A. Cremers, S. Baker, J. Loyd, A. Hernandez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    9
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: WLF 19; WLF 11 Limitation on Enrollment: Limitation on Enrollment: Successful completion of federal work capacity test within two calendar years. Incoming students may enroll based off equivalency course completion and extensive work experience. Justification: Industry Standard - Work Capacity Test-US Forest Service.
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is designed for student who have completed the WLF-11 Wildland Fire School or equivalent and have obtained work experience in wildland fire. This Course will allow for advancement in wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire concepts, leadership development and overall knowledge base in the wildland fire service. Work Labs will be tied to agency projects which will provide students the opportunity to apply skills and leadership in a training environment. Students who complete this course will have required training and experience to competitively apply for a permanent GS-5 position with the federal fire service. This course will also provide a pathway to current and former wildland fire employees that meet the course equivalent and work experience.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–4:30pm