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2015 - 2016 CNM Catalog, Volume 48.1 
    
2015 - 2016 CNM Catalog, Volume 48.1 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

FS 2825 - Wildland Fire Advanced Firefighter Development

3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: ([ENG 0950  or ESOL 0951 ] + RDG 0950  + MATH 0930  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.