FS 160 - WILDLAND FIRE CONTROL

    Recent Professors
    M. Martinez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    FS 150B or equivalent.
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of FS 160
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Provides students with a fundamental knowledge of the factors affecting wildland fires including fuel, weather, topography, prevention, fire behavior, and public education. Covers control techniques common to all agencies involved in wildland fire control. Includes certification in S-130 and S-190; students are required to complete manipulative wildland training sessions to certify in S-130. Emphasizes the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services Certified Firefighter I training (Wildland), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress standards and Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) requirements. Intended for students majoring in Fire Technology. [D; CSU]
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 2:30pm–3:35pm, Tue Thu 3:45pm–7:20pm