Associate of Applied Science In Wildland Firefighter
Fox Valley Technical College - Appleton Campus
USA,Wisconsin
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 6,600/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 100
Application Fee
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USA, Wisconsin
Type: College
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1912
Total Students: 50,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54912, United States
Associate of Applied Science In Wildland Firefighter
Program Overview
Your interest in the outdoors and intense physical activity could lead to a rewarding career protecting life, property and natural resources from wildfires. Gain the skills you need to use planned, controlled fire as a tool in wildlife management, forestry or endangered species management. You’ll learn about the ignition and suppression of wildland and prescribed fire, along with the safe operation of equipment. You’ll also get plenty of hands-on experience in live fire situations. Your training will cover ecosystem-based management, emergency response, hazardous materials, structural and wildland fire practices. You’ll be part of an elite and uniquely qualified group of wildland firefighters.
- Analyze the history of wildland fire and its effects on fire suppression in the United States today.
- Articulate benefits of using prescribed fire to achieve specific management objectives including ecological effects.
- Communicate effectively, in both oral and written format, with other employees, supervisors, government officials, interest groups and individual citizens.
- Complete National Wildfire Coordinating Group certification training to attain qualifications toward Wildland Firefighter Type 1 with an advanced fire behavior understanding.
- Demonstrate a level of fitness, personal health, professional appearance and behavior required to perform the duties of a wildland firefighter.
- Demonstrate the ability to function in a highly structured organizational system while adapting to change in a dynamic wildland fire environment.
- Manage/extinguish live wildland fire and prescribed burns as a member of a team with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each position.
- Operate wildland fire and prescribed burn equipment safely and efficiently.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 100 Tuition Fee
CAD 6,600 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Fox Valley Technical College - Appleton Campus
CAD 8,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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