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 Dan LoFaro, 503‐594‐3683 or daniel.lofaro@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