This two-day session provides students with hands-on, field-based activities to gain practical experience in wildland firefighting.
What You Will Learn
- Field-Based Curriculum: Hands-on training in local environments.
- Firefighting Basics: Core concepts and safety for wildland environments.
- Equipment Familiarization: Identification and proper use of firefighting tools.
- Fire Behavior: Introduction to fire dynamics and local fuel types.
Certification and Outcomes
Upon completion, participants will receive:
- CSI Certificate of Attendance.
- Forest Service Field Course Completion Certificate: Guidance will also be provided on how to obtain NWCG qualifications for future employment.
- Career Readiness: The foundational knowledge required to apply for federal firefighting positions.