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    FIRE 171G - S 290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

    Recent Professors
    Bret Davidson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    2.5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: Proof of successful completion of S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FIRE 171G
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary; instructor should stress local conditions.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:20pm–6:10pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–12:50pm, Tue Wed Thu Fri 1:20pm–6:10pm, Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–12:50pm