Advanced Wildland Fire Management
RENEWABLE RESOURCES AND ENERGY
Have practical knowledge about land management, fire management, forest health, and wildland fire behavior. Apply these skills to help mitigate or eliminate potential fire hazards and fight fires when they occur.
Career Details
Skills
Students in are trained in the following subject areas:
- Safety
- Land management
- Silviculture
- Timber valuation
- Fire management
- Recreation management
- Forest health
- Wildlife and fisheries
- Soil and water
- Cultural resources
- Introduction to incident command system
- Firefighter training
- Wildland fire behavior
- Portable pumps and water use
- Wildland fire chainsaws
- Ignition operations
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete a Job Corps basic career technical training program.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have a positive attendance and progress record.
- Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
- Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
- Meet strenuous physical requirements.
- Pass an entrance exam.
- Complete a successful phone, in-person, or videoconference interview.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
- Commitment to safety
- Integrity
- Physical dexterity
- Physical endurance
- Quick decision-making skills
- Teamwork
Advanced Wildland Fire Management Numbers to Know
$45K
National average earning potential for this career
8-12
Months needed to complete career training
2
Centers offering training in this program
