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    FIRS 118 - INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING

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    Description
    This course meets requirements in the Natural Resources and Fire Technology programs. A review of fire chemistry, equipment and manpower, basic firefighting strategy, methods of attack, pre-planning fire problems, and fire line safety are included in the course. A National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Certificate of Completion (Basic Fire Fighter Training) may be issued after satisfactory completion of this course. Approximately 50 percent of labs will be in the field.