Wildland Firefighter Mini-Certificate

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Career Opportunities

The Wildland Firefighter Certificate will prepare students for a career with local and state fire departments and federal land management agencies (US Forest Service, etc.). Additionally, this certificate is designed for individuals with a general interest in wildland fire suppression; volunteer firefighters who would like to expand their knowledge and career opportunities; and currently enrolled students with an interest in supplementing their degrees.

Program Description

The Wildland Firefighter Program will provide students with a solid foundation in theory and application of wildland fire suppression concepts. This certificate will also provide training that exceeds the minimum requirements for prospective wildland firefighters as established by the National Fire Protection Association and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.

Program Requirements

Entrance Requirements:

Successful completion of any CCR course or qualifying placement score or exemption.

Graduation Requirements:

Successful completion of all course work with a grade of “C” or better.

Total Credits: 12.75

Certificate Requirements

FSW 1000 - S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Credit(s): 1
FSW 1001 - S-130 Firefighting Training Credit(s): 2
FSW 1002 - S-131 Firefighter Type I Credit(s): 0.50
FSW 1003 - D-110 Dispatch Recorder with Introduction to Ross Credit(s): 1
FSW 1004 - I-100 Introduction to ICS Credit(s): 0.25
FSW 140 - S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander Credit(s): 1
FSW 141 - S-203 Introduction to Incident Credit(s): 2
FSW 142 - S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use Credit(s): 1.5
FSW 1043 - S-212 Wildfire Chain Saws Credit(s): 2
FSW 155 - I-200, IS-200, Q-436 Basic ICS: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents Credit(s): 1.5