FIP 184 Wildland Fire Safety
This course covers safety principles used when working in the wildland fire environment referenced in NFPA standard 1143. Emphasis is placed on personal safety and working with equipment, aircraft, and fire-ground operations. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and demonstrate fire safety procedures through written and performance evaluations.
Competencies
·Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of how the Incident Command System is used in relation to a major wildland fire scenario.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of safe practices of wildland firefighting.
3. Compare and contrast structural firefighting strategies and tactics with those of wildland fires.
4. Define the 18 Watch Out situations and 10 Standing Firefighting Orders in wildland firefighting.
5. Demonstrate the ability to gather research about wildland fire deaths in the United States.
6. Identity aircraft safety precautions during all phases of wildland firefighting.