FS 2892 - Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival Skills
1credit hour(s)Prerequisite:IRW 0980 + MATH 0970 or appropriate placement score. Pre- or corequisite:FS 1504. This course will provide an overview of LCES (Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes and Safety Zones). LCES is an essential component of wildland firefighting and establishes the foundation for effective risk management. In addition, this course will also provide students with the skills necessary to develop their situational awareness, improve their hazard identification and mitigation skills and prepare students with the skills necessary to survive an entrapment. Students are expected to be engaged and involved in scenario exercises and case studies. NWCG Certificate: S-134 LCES and S-133 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around and S-132 Standards for Survival.