Wildland Fire Technology - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

The Wildland Fire Technology program will provide the foundational knowledge required to allow students to gain employment with the Fire Service. The program is also designed to upgrade the skills of in-service fire personnel in their present position or to prepare in-service personnel for promotional opportunities. The following are some of the career opportunities that would be available to students with a degree in Wildland Fire Technology, Full-Time Municipal Professional Firefighter, Full-Time Career Wildland Firefighter, Seasonal Firefighter, United States Forrest Service (USFS), California Department of Forestry (Cal Fire) and Wildland Fire Hand Crews.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Demonstrate the skill set necessary for a successful career in Fire Service, Environmental Technology, and/or Emergency Medical Services.

Show knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and codes pertaining to safety and efficiency in all risk emergencies and scenarios pertaining to fire, safety, and/or medical services.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

6 units
WFT 103
Wildland Fire Operations

An exploration of the command structure and operational processes for ground and air operations in the control of wildland fires. 

  1. Advisories: WFT 302
          WFT 104
          Wildland Public Information Officer, Prevention, and Investigation

          Presents the roles and functions of the information officer, emphasizing fire prevention and investigation communications. 

          1. Advisories: WFT 302
                  Core Elective - Wildland Fire (Cert.)

                  Spring Year 1

                  6 units
                  WFT 102
                  Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival
                  An exploration of the situations and conditions that result in fire shelter deployments, serious injuries and fatalities for wildland firefighters. (F)
                  1. Advisories: WFT 302
                          WFT 105
                          Wildland Fire Planning, Logistics, and Finance

                          Explores the roles, responsibilities and functions of the planning, logistics, and finance sections that are utilized during the control of wildland fires.

                          1. Advisories: WFT 302
                                  Core Elective - Wildland Fire (Cert.)

                                  Fall Year 2

                                  3 units
                                  WFT 101
                                  Wildland Fire Behavior

                                  A study of wildland fire behavior. Topics include influences that affect basic wildland fire behavior, the seven factors that must be continuously monitored in making wildland fire behavior predictions, and identification of the tools necessary to make spot fire behavior predictions.

                                  1. Advisories: WFT 302
                                          Core Elective - Wildland Fire (Cert.)