Wildland Fire Certificate

My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.

My Academic Plan

Program Description

The certificate programs are designed for individuals who are seeking a career in natural resources and possess a degree or are seeking job-entry level skills. This certificate program provides instruction on environmental factors that affect the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. Entry-level wildland firefighter skills are taught. Successful completion of this certificate can lead to a "Red Card," the Interagency Incident Qualification Card to work as a wildland firefighter.

Forestry and Natural Resources Degrees

Wildland Fire Certificate Required Courses

First Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

FSW 100	S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire	1
FSW 101	S-130 Firefighting Training	2
NRE 215	Fire Ecology	3
NRE- EL1	Natural Resources Elective:__________	1-6
Total Credit Hours:		9

Total Credit Hours: 9