FOR 297: Internship in Wildland Firefighting

6 credits

Practical experience in wildland firefighting. The student is required to complete not less than 160 hours of actually firefighting. This would translate into roughly 4 weeks of firefighting. Summer employment position with a government agency or wildland firefighting contractor is recommended as it will enhance permanent employment opportunities. An internship proposal form must be completed prior to the experience and a journal recorded during the experience is required. A spring proposal, summer experience and fall registration is the standard procedure. Offered every Fall.

Prerequisite(s): FOR 132 or S130/S190 Red Card.
Co-requisite(s): None.