National Wildfire Training

What Will I Learn?

During this program, students will receive both classroom and hands-on practical instruction on covering:

• Field-Based Curriculum: Hands-on training in local environments.
• Firefighting Basics: Core concepts and safety for wildland environments.
• Equipment Familiarization: Identification and proper use of firefighting tools.
• Fire Behavior: Introduction to fire dynamics and local fuel types.

Description

Fire management techniques are constantly changing, changing in response to new science, changes in public policy and safety, advances in technology, and safety and fire prevention lessons learned.

The purpose of this session will be to recruit and train local students in basic fire suppression. This training will provide students with skills and certificates to be qualified as basic firefighters and will give them the tools needed to start their career or seasonal job as a wildland firefighter for the Sawtooth National Forest.

Walk Away With:

Certification and Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will receive:

• CSI Certificate of Attendance.
• Forest Service Field Course Completion Certificate: Guidance will also be provided on how to obtain NWCG qualifications for future employment.
• Career Readiness: The foundational knowledge required to apply for federal firefighting positions.

Requirements

Students at least 15 years of age may attend the training, however, Wildland Firefighters must be at least 18 years of age to be certified to work on the fireline due to the hazardous nature of the occupation.

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