FIR 167 - Wildland Fire Safety and Hand Crew Operations: Basic Wildland Firefighter - (L-180, S-130, S-190)

    Recent Professors
    Patrick R. Hughes
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3.5
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This is a comprehensive course in the safety aspects of fighting wildland fires and the methods, procedures, and responsibilities of firefighters. The course includes instruction in specialized equipment, physical fitness, fire behavior and suppression, human factors, and general fireline construction and National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700. Successful completion results in a certificate from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). This class serves as the minimum training needed in order to qualify as a wildland Firefighter 2 (FFT2) and receive an Incident Qualifications Systems (IQS) Red Card if hired by a cooperating agency.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Thu 3:00pm–4:40pm, Mon Tue Thu 7:30am–2:50pm, Wed Fri 3:00pm–4:40pm, Wed Fri 7:30am–2:50pm