TransfermaticWFT at Rio Hondo College

    WFT 043 - Wildland Fire Chain Saws (S212)

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    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides the basic knowledge, understanding, function, maintenance, and use of internal combustion engine (ICE) powered chain saws. Students also learn about the tactical use of wildland fire chainsaws. Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience with operating a chain swam and provide students with hands-on cutting experience in surroundings similar to fireline situations. This is an entry-level course for students interested in wildland fire suppression, and is highly recommended prior to enrolling in the intermediate-level wildland fire-related course. This course meets the National Wildfire Coordinating Group’s (NWCG) requirements for an S-212 wildfire training course.