Wildland Fire Department | C.P.C.C. Career Pathway Certificate of Completion | 6 months

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• Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group (PNWCG)
• The Oregon Department of Forestry
• The National Forest Service
• The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)

Many of our courses carry NWCG certification as well as college credit.

PROGRAM CODE: CC.FIREFIGHT1

This program will provide students the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to prepare them for entry-level jobs in the wildland firefighting industry. The courses will be offered 
over three terms so students will be ready for employment late spring.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• evaluate hazards in the wilderness environments and take appropriate actions to ensure personal safety;
• demonstrate safe operation of firefighting tools and equipment;
•  effectively communicate with pertinent individuals to accomplish the mission and/or incident objectives;
• successfully lead, supervise, and direct incident personnel at the appropriate level of organization.

Wildland fire refresher training (RT 130) informs wildland firefighters of current issues and the upcoming fire season. This training is required annually by all federal, state and contract firefighters.

Training is provided to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe and effective firefighting practices, and reduce accidents and near misses. Clackamas Community College offers a five-hour refresher course each season. The college can arrange courses geared toward agency-specific requirements, such as fireline EMTs.

The Work Capacity (Pack) Test is a yearly requirement for all fireline personnel. We offer the test at all three levels: arduous, moderate and light. As a recognized Public Training Provider, our pack tests are overseen by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

After a safety briefing, participants will carry a weighted vest around the college track, completing three miles in 45 minutes (arduous).