Wildland Fire Training - US Forest Service
A wide range of courses are available year-round all across the country for professional wildland fire professionals to update their knowledge and skills. Many of these courses are interagency in nature, others are specific to the needs of the Forest Service.
NWCG Training
Dec 19, 2024 · NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fire and other all-hazard incidents. The program is comprised of employees representing the interests of all NWCG agencies and provides national leadership in the development of the NWCG wildland fire training curriculum.
Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program - US Forest Service
The Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program is designed to enhance and develop future leaders in wildland firefighting. As an apprentice, you’ll receive pay as you complete a 3,000 hour on-the-job training program at a residential wildland fire academy.
NWCG S-130: Wildland Firefighter Training - U.S. Fire …
This course addresses the foundational skills universal to all wildland firefighters. The material is broken into 12 online modules (1 to 3 hours each) and a mandatory, instructor-led field day exercise.
Wildland Fire Careers - US Forest Service
Challenge yourself to new limits, join the Forest Service men and women who serve to protect millions of acres of our forests, our communities, and our natural resources. Wildland firefighters may be required to work long hours in challenging and changing conditions, such as high temperatures and steep terrain.
Training - National Interagency Fire Center
A primary goal of all the training is to provide consistent and compatible wildland fire operations anywhere in the country. One important group is the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). The training staff consists of about 25 skilled professionals from the BIA, BLM, NPS, USFWS and USFS.
Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program | National …
The WFAP delivers innovative and fundamental training for the development of wildland firefighters. The curriculum offered changes annually based upon apprentice needs analysis and agency workforce needs.
How to become a wildland firefighter - FireRescue1
Jun 14, 2024 · Most if not all agencies and private contractors offer training programs. The U.S. Forest Service, for example, has its own Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program. Selected applicants...
Wildland urban interface fire training - U.S. Fire Administration
Sep 10, 2024 · National Fire Academy courses will provide you with the ability to create and sustain a fire-adapted community. Land-use planning, code adoption and evacuation planning are covered. We also offer courses for structural firefighters on wildland fire behavior, foundational wildland firefighting skills, and command and control.
BLM Fire Training - National Interagency Fire Center
BLM Standards for Fire Training and Workforce Development. The Bureau of Land Management at the National Interagency Fire Center provides training for wildland firefighters.