WFT 102 - Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival

    Recent Professors
    rcarey@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of WFT 102
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is part of a series of core courses required by the Wildland Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement and Associate of Science degree programs. The course provides students with information necessary to understand occupational safety and hazards associated with wildland firefighting operations. Emphasis is placed on situational awareness, protective measures, accident avoidance procedures, and the risk management process. Students also review fire ground near misses, entrapments, and fatalities. This course meets or exceeds National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) requirements.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 4:15pm–5:40pm, Mon Wed 3:55pm–5:20pm, Mon Wed 4:00pm–5:25pm