National Wildfire Training
Launch your firefighting career with hands-on training and certification in wildland fire suppression at Sawtooth National Forest!
What Will I Learn?
During this program, students will receive both classroom and hands-on practical instruction on covering:
- Field based curriculum.
- Wildland firefighting basics.
- Fire equipment familiarization and use.
- Basic introductory to fire behavior 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:
- CSI Certificate.
- Forest Service Field Course Completion Cert (not NWCG courses currently listed but will explain how to get those).
- Ability to apply to a federal firefighting job.
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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Instructor Bio
Brandon Hankla is currently a firefighter with the US Forest Service. Brandon has 11 years of wildland firefighting experience with engine crews, fuels management, and fire prevention.
Questions about the training?
Reach out to Brandon at:
208-380-3775