FSC180

Designed for individuals with little or no experience in the wildland environment. Provides preparation for performing as a beginning-level wildland firefighter on an engine or hand crew. Instruction will provide an introduction to wildland fire prevention, fire behavior, suppression methods, equipment considerations, safety, and incident command. This course encompasses the National Wildfire Coordinating Group content: S-110, S130/S190, S133, S134 and L-180. NWCG Certificate will be awarded after successful completion of the course and examination.

General Information:
1. Student is responsible for obtaining text book package from the SPC-CAC book store.
2. On the first day of class, CAC provides the course tools and equipment.
3. Students are required to complete instructor- facilitated homework assignments that include the successful completion of online independent study courses.

FEMA Website: http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp
Courses: National Incident Management System NIMS:
IS-100.b - (ICS 100) Introduction to Incident Command Systems.
IS-700.a - National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), An Introduction.
IS-200.b - (ISC 200) ICS for Single Resource and initial Action Incidents.

URL NWCG Website: http://www.nwcg.gov/