FT 110 - Basic Wildland Firefighting

Credits: 3

Description
Addresses the basic elements of wildland fire protection, fire behavior, department organization, apparatus and equipment, fire safety and incident command organization.

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify the environmental factors of wildland fire behavior that affect the start and spread of wildland fire.
Describe factors in the environment which could impact safety.
Describe different types of crew organizations commonly used in initial attacks and extended attacks.
Identify the symbols, proper usage of an azimith, and application of a map to wildland fire situations.
Explain the D.E.C.I.D.E. process and list clues for detecting hazardous material.

Prerequisite: None