Wildland Firefighting
Challenging Rewarding Exciting
LBCC is proud to offer Wildland Firefighter Training. Wildland firefighters assist in the suppression of wildfires in remote locations by digging firelines, fuels removal (brush, grass, etc.), and laying hoses. Wildland firefighters may also provide assistance in national emergencies.
The lead instructor for these classes is from the National Wildfire Suppression Association (NWSA) and has 19 years of wildland firefighting experience. All courses meet or exceed the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) 310-1 requirements.
Course Curriculum Total Hours: 38-40
S-130, Firefighting Training
This course is designed to provide entry level firefighter skills. This course includes one day of field training. Note: LBCC is the only college in Western Oregon to include field training essential for certification.
S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations.
I-100, Introduction to ICS
This course is an introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS). It provides the fundamental knowledge for entry level personnel to function appropriately in the performance of incident-related duties.
L-180, Human Factors on the Fireline
This course is designed to provide the basic understandings of communicaiton and human performance on the fireline. Topics include: situation awareness, basic communication responsibilities, decision-making process, and teamwork principles.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age
Must have two forms of government issued ID (one form must have a photo) Ex: passport, driver's license, permanent resident card, military card.
Must be in good physical condition
Dates: Next class dates to be determined
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Fireside Room CC211, LBCC, Albany Campus
Cost: $225, includes all materials
Class Size is limited, call (541) 917-4923 to register.
Course Completion:
Those students who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion. Students may find these certificates beneficial when appyling for positions with:
Private Wildland Firefighting Contractors
http://egov.oregon.gov/ODF/FIRE/OPS/IACA.shtml Click on the link titled "2007 Crew Summaries."
Oregon Department of Forestry - http://egov.oregon.gov/ODF/
USDA Forest Service - http://www.fs.fed.us/
Rural and City Fire Departments
Note: To perform work as an entry level wildland firefighter (FFt-2), you will need to pass a physical fitness test offered by your employer. A typical test is a three mile hike, on level terrain, carrying a 45 pound pack. This test must be completed in less than 45 minutes.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: No refund unless cancellation is 48 hours before the class. If you have not paid and not cancelled and don't show for the class, you will be billed for the class.
The picture below shows LBCC's first class of Wildland Firefighters 2008. Congratulations, guys!
