Mar 29, 2024  
2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 
    
2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

FS 2825 - Wildland Fire Advanced Firefighter Development

3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: IRW 0980  + MATH 0970  or appropriate placement score  + FS 1504 .
This course will prepare students with the skills and knowledge necessary to function as an entry level supervisor on the fireline. Students will gain detailed information pertaining to air operations, use of portable pumps, hose lays and will become proficient in the use of fireline reference materials. To successfully pass this course, students must participate in several competency based evaluations, exercises and Tactical Decision Games using Sand Table Exercises. Lab fees required for personal protective equipment. Students successfully completing the course will receive three National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) certificates: S-270 Basic Air Operations, S-211 Water and Pumps and S-131 Advanced Firefighter.