|
|
|
|
WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTER COURSES

Wildland Aircraft Tactics/Pilot Rescue
is a 12 hours course that deals with the proper procedures in utilizing
aircraft to assist fighting wildland fires. Loading aircraft, setting up
non-airport staging areas, and notification procedures are also stressed.
There is also a segment concerning agriculture-aircraft accidents, materials
carried, hazmat, decon, and the safe and proper extrication of the pilot.
Wildland Fire Fighting (S130/S190)
this program is required to attain the FFT2 Level and when
the physical agility test is completed participants may apply to receive the
State Level Red
Card. During this 16 hour course the fire triangle, wildland environment
triangle, fire behavior, fire weather, fire line construction, shelter
deployment, and standards for survival are the subject areas covered. Click here
to obtain the
Wildland Fires in Fine Fuels this
class is designed to address the volatility of fires in fine fuels (grasses) that
are found in Nebraska. During this 6 hour class students will be
introduced to the various types of native prairie grasses. Wildland fire
behavior, recommended personal protective equipment, tactics and equipment, and
fire fighter safety are other topics discussed.
|
|
|