FOR 232: Wildfire Science

3 credits

This course is designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who will be making tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire that threatens life, property, and improvements in the wildland/urban interface. It also provides prospective fire line supervisors the skills to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. The course will follow the curriculum for the Fire Operation in the Wildland/Urban Interface (S-215) and the Intermediate Wildland Fire behavior (S-290) training modules. Offered every Spring.

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