WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING

Classroom Sessions:

Day 1: Introduction to Wild land Fire & Fire Behavior

• Introduction to wild land firefighting
• Differences between structural and wild land fires
• The fire environment: fuel, weather, topography
• Types of wild land fires (surface, ground, crown fires)
• Fire behavior and spread patterns
• Reading smoke and fire indicators

Day 2: Wild land Fire Hazards & Safety

• Wild land fire hazards (terrain, weather, wildlife, heat stress)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for wild land firefighting
• LCES concept (Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, Safety Zones)
• Situational awareness and risk management
• Fire shelter use and emergency procedures
• Fatigue and hydration management

Day 3: Tools, Equipment & Fire line Operations

• Introduction to wild land firefighting tools:
• Hand tools (Pulaski, shovel, rake, fire beater)
• Water handling equipment (hoses, pumps, tanks)
• Fire line construction techniques
• Direct v/s indirect attack methods
• Use of natural and artificial firebreaks
• Basic controlled burning concepts

Day 4: Fire Suppression Strategies & Team Coordination

· Wild land fire suppression strategies:

• Direct attack
• Indirect attack
• Parallel attack

· Crew organization and teamwork

· Communication in remote environments

· Coordination with aerial and ground resources

· Mop-up operations and fire containment

Day 5: Survival, Case Studies & Practical Application

• Wildland firefighter survival techniques
• Entrapment avoidance and escape planning
• Case studies of major wildfires
• Practical exercises and field simulations
• Lessons learned and best practices
• Course review and assessment