FST 272 - S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Credits: 1.75

Prerequisite: FST 148 or equivalent as approved by the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services.
Description: This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary; instructor should stress local conditions.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding of a safe and effective fire management operations.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 32
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 1.77