FF-05  Wildland Course  21 Hours  $105.00

Instructor: Tom Jahn

Wildland Training for Structural Firefighters!

Skills Crosswalk (Crosswalk) identifies critical wildland firefighting skills that structural firefighters need to be safe and effective in either of two situations:  when making an initial attack on a wildland fire in their jurisdiction, or when working with state and federal wildland firefighter agencies.  The crosswalk was developed by analyzing and comparing NFPA structural firefighting standards with National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) wildland firefighting Position Task Books.  The resulting Crosswalk identifies wildland sills and knowledge not incorporated within standard structural firefighting training.  By incorporating a structural firefighter's existing fire suppression knowledge and skills, use of Crosswalk reduces required classroom hours, minimizes curriculum redundancies, and makes efficient use of limited training hours.

Upon completion of this course and the passing of the exam you will be given an NWCG Certificate (National Wildfire Coordinating Group)  This certificate includes the I-100, L-180, S-190 and the G-130.

Upon completing and passing the final exam of this class you will be reimbursed for the registration fee, courtesy of United States Department of Interior USDI (Ready Service Grant).  If you do not complete this course by attending all three days and you do not pass the written exam, you will not be refunded.

You have the option of obtaining your Red Card Certification, this will include carrying a 45 lb weight vest, 3 mile course walk in under 45 minutes (work capacity test).  This is only an option. This physical test is optional and should only be attempted by individuals in good physical condition. Upon registering with this class please indicate that you would like to attempt the Red Card Certification.

NOTE:  Class times are Saturday March 20th from 8:30-4:00pm (possible early dismissal) & Saturday March 27 & Sunday March 28, 8:30A-4:00P

Prerequisites:  FF I

Requirements:   On the second weekend you will need field clothes (outdoor clothing), & work boots (preferably leather), Helmet or hardhat and leather gloves.

If you have any questions regarding this course please contact Stephen Creech, Wildfire Management & Training Specialists at stephen.creech@comast.net all other inquiries please contact the IFIA.