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Wildland FireFighter 1 CC
Wildland Fire Department | 4 CPCC - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion | 6 months
Gain the skills needed to begin working in the wildland and firefighting industry with the Wildland FireFighter 1 Certificate from Clackamas Community College.
The field of wildland firefighting and forestry is one of the most demanding, yet rewarding, lines of work. If you love the outdoors, yearn for adventure and travel, and enjoying working as part of a team, then wildland fire could be for you.
Clackamas Community College Fire Science program provides education and training that can lead to seasonal or permanent employment with state, federal and private contract firefighting or within the timber industry.
There are many career tracks in the field of wildland firefighting and forestry. It's exciting work that requires fundamental survival, safety and firefighting skills.
Wildland FireFighter 1 CC
You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to function as a Wildland Fire Fighter
- Recognize situations and take corrective actions when personal safety may be at risk
- Apply the basic skills to operate portable pumps, read and understand fire maps, compass and GPS
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- Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group (PNWCG)
- The Oregon Department of Forestry
- The National Forest Service
- The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
Many of our courses carry NWCG certification as well as college credit.
PROGRAM CODE: CC.FIREFIGHT1
This program will provide students the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to prepare them for entry-level jobs in the wildland firefighting industry. The courses will be offeredover three terms so students will be ready for employment late spring.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- evaluate hazards in the wilderness environments and take appropriate actions to ensure personal safety;
- demonstrate safe operation of firefighting tools and equipment;
- effectively communicate with pertinent individuals to accomplish the mission and/or incident objectives;
- successfully lead, supervise, and direct incident personnel at the appropriate level of organization.
Continuing Education for Firefighters
Separate from its degrees and academic certificates, Clackamas Community College also offers re-certification trainings and professional development opportunities for wildland firefighters, forestry workers, public land managers and natural resource field technicians.
Our S courses, other professional workshops and refresher courses will boost your skills and allow you to advance in your profession, available at www.cccwildfire.com.
Continuing Education for Firefighters
Wildland fire refresher training (RT 130) informs wildland firefighters of current issues and the upcoming fire season. This training is required annually by all federal, state and contract firefighters.
Training is provided to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe and effective firefighting practices, and reduce accidents and near misses. Clackamas Community College offers a five-hour refresher course each season. The college can arrange courses geared toward agency-specific requirements, such as fireline EMTs.
The Work Capacity (Pack) Test is a yearly requirement for all fireline personnel. We offer the test at all three levels: arduous, moderate and light. As a recognized Public Training Provider, our pack tests are overseen by the Oregon Department of Forestry.
After a safety briefing, participants will carry a weighted vest around the college track, completing three miles in 45 minutes (arduous).
Wildland FireFighter 1 Core Requirements
Complete the following Core Requirements
- FRP-130
- Introduction to Wildland Firefighting (S-130/S-190/ICS-100/IS-700/L-180)
- 2
- FRP-131
- Advanced Firefighter Training (S-131/S-133)
- 1
- FRP-211
- Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211)
- 2
- FRP-244
- Wilderness II: Basic Land Navigation (S-244)
- 3
- FRP-246
- Wilderness IV: Backcountry CPR/First Aid/AED
- 2
- FRP-249
- Followership to Leadership (L-280)
- 2
- FRP-250
- Wilderness VI: Basic Tool Use and Care
- 1
- FRP-270
- Basic Air Operations (S-270)
- 1
Contact Us
Dan Lofaro
Director of Apprenticeship, Fire and Emergency Management
Danielle Folliard
Continuing Education for Firefighters
