Wildland Fire Department | 4 CPCC - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion | 6 months

You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:

• Identify trees and shrubs commonly found in Oregon’s forests
• Learn forest road development, measurement tools and logging systems
• Understand how to market timber and Oregon’s forest harvest laws

Careers

The certificate can lead to careers as a wildland fire fighter, forest and conservation technician, forestry inspector or investigator, forest re-prevention specialist, independent firefighting contractor or employment in the timber industry

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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.FIREFOREST

The Wildland Fire Forestry program provides training in forestry and conservation skills needed for technicians in this field of work. Intended for students who would like to pursue a variety of careers in the outdoors. Students are introduced to the functions, basic tools and processes to manage forestland in Oregon. 

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

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

• summarize use of silviculture and regeneration practices;
• identify trees and shrubs commonly found in Oregon;
• explain the basics of forest road development;
• demonstrate use of forest measurement tools;
• explain the principles of marketing timber;
• identify logging systems.

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).