Wildland FireFighter 1, Career Pathway Certificate

Program Code: CC.FIREFIGHT1

This program will provide students the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to prepare them for entry-level jobs in the wildland firefighting industry. The courses will be offered over three terms so students will be ready for employment late spring.

For information contact Jeff Ennenga, 503-594-3539 or jeff.ennenga@clackamas.edu or visit www.clackamas.edu/fire-science.

Program Outcomes

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

• evaluate hazards in the wilderness environments and take appropriate actions to ensure personal safety;
• demonstrate safe operation of firefighting tools and equipment;
• effectively communicate with pertinent individuals to accomplish the mission and/or incident objectives;
• successfully lead, supervise, and direct incident personnel at the appropriate level of organization.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
FRP-130	Introduction to Wildland Firefighting (S-130/S-190/ICS-100/IS-700/L-180)	2
FRP-131	Advanced Firefighter Training (S-131/S-133)	1
FRP-211	Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211)	2
FRP-244	Wilderness II: Basic Land Navigation (S-244)	3
FRP-246	Wilderness IV: Backcountry CPR/First Aid/AED	2
FRP-249	Followership to Leadership (L-280)	2
FRP-250	Wilderness VI: Basic Tool Use and Care	1
FRP-270	Basic Air Operations (S-270)	1
Total Credits		14