FOR 214: Wildland Firefighting Skills

4 credits

Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of correct water use, basic hydraulics, and equipment care in the areas of supply, delivery, and application of water. The field exercise requires set up, operation, and maintenance of pump equipment. Students will also be introduced to the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion engine powered chain saws. Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience in operating a chain saw, providing hands-on cutting experience. An $80 dollar non-refundable transportation fee required. Offered every Fall.

Prerequisite(s): FOR 132 or S130/S190 Red Card.