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NWCG Basic Air Ops

Course Prefixes

College Level Courses -100 and above, Fire Science Technology

Course Description

Basic firefighter air operations, including aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas. This course is required to obtain National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certification for Engine Boss and required for Wildland Firefighter I Certificate completion. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading option available. Prerequisites: FSC181 or NWCG S-131.

Total Number Of Credits

1.5

Lecture Credits

1.5