This course provides the entry level student with the fire behavior knowledge and firefighting skills relevant to basic incident command, wildland firefighting positions, basic crew configurations, firefighter safety in wildland environments, tool, equipment and fundamental water handling and fire suppression and tactics.

 For more information, see Earn a Proficiency Award. 

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Define and identify the organizational structure, culture, and expectations of entry level firefighting personnel.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and use of firefighting equipment specific to the given task.
• Recognize and assess firefighter hazards inherent to the profession.