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Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation

Program Description

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Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation. A program focusing on the application of fire science, firefighting and investigation to the prevention, control and mitigation of wildland fires and the analysis of causes. Includes instruction in fire science and behavior, wildland environments, meteorology, wildland fire hydraulics and dynamics, water and chemical supply systems, wildland firefighting operations, airborne firefighting, firebreak engineering, communications systems, wildland arson, forensic procedures, wildland fire prevention, investigation techniques, case management and preparation.

This program is available in these options:

  • Certificate / Diploma
  • Associate degree

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    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900

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