FIRE 2520 - IGNITION OPERATIONS

Institution:

Central Wyoming College

Subject:

FIRE Fire Technology

Description:

This is an entry-level course providing training in the functional roles and responsibilities connected with the position of fire boss (FIRB) and firing operation, the act of lighting fires for prescribed fire burns, or for controlling wildland fire burns. The course focuses on planning, ignition procedures and techniques, and equipment applicable to wildland and prescribed fire. This course is not intended to qualify or certify any personnel in the use, storage or transport of any firing device,. Rather, it is to provide the potential firing boss a description of available equipment and the requirements specific to each such device. This course is taught in an intensive 32-hour format and attendance is mandatory. (NWCG S-234) Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 1830. (2 lect.)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cwc.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 735-8418

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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