Wildland Fire Technology Program

The Wildland Fire Technology Program is designed for students who want to gain certification as a wildland firefighter through the National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG).

The Wildland Fire Technology Program provides training in hand crew formation, Fireline construction, and the use of wildland fire equipment. Students learn about wildland fire crews (engine crews, hand crews, hotshot crews, helitak crews, and smokejumpers), wildland fire behavior, wildland fire fighter personal protective equipment, wildland firefighter safety, helicopter safety, dozer safety, wildland fire pumps, and wildland fire tools and firing devices. The Wildland Fire Technology Program includes arduous physical conditioning including hiking with up to 45 pounds of weight and other strenuous outdoor activities. The academy exceeds the United States Forest Service (USFS) minimum training requirements for an entry-level wildland firefighter for certification purposes.

• Basic Wildland Fire Operations (S-110)
• Basic Wildland Firefighter Training (S-130)
• Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Operations (S-134)
• Introduction to Wildland Behavior (S-190)
• Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211)
• Basic Air Operations (S-270)
• Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (L-180)
• Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Awareness
• Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations
• Confined Space Awareness
• CPR/AED & First Aid

2^nd Wildland Fire Academy (Winter 2025) Application Acceptance:
Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 from 9:00 am to Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 3:00 pm

*Applications may be submitted directly to Michelle Navarro at mnavarro62@mtsac.edu

Certificate Track

Degree Track

Wildland Academy Application