Program Description:	A program focusing on the application of fire science, firefighting and investigation to the prevention, control and mitigation of wildland fires and the analysis of causes. Includes instruction in fire science and behavior, wildland environments, meteorology, wildland fire hydraulics and dynamics, water and chemical supply systems, wildland firefighting operations, airborne firefighting, firebreak engineering, communications systems, wildland arson, forensic procedures, wildland fire prevention, investigation techniques, case management and preparation.
Program Duration:	90 Hours
Program Cost:	$600.00
Tuition and Fees:	$400.00
Books Cost:	$200.00
Tools Cost:	$0.00
Other Cost:	$0.00
Pell Grant:	No
Prerequisites:	The certificate will provide students with a basic understanding of wildland firefighting principles, tactics, organization, and fireline safety. It includes training in the identification and operation of wildland fire tools and equipment, water-handling equipment, and fireline construction practices.
Program Occupations:	33201100 - Firefighters
Disabled Student Access:	No
Other Language:	No
Program Provider:	Kern Community College District
Locally Approved Counties:
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Location Name	Address	County
Bakersfield College	1801 PANORAMA DR, Bakersfield CA 93301	Kern County

Program Contacts

Name	Location Name	Email	Phone
Anthony Cordova	Bakersfield College Contact	anthony.cordova@bakersfieldcollege.edu	(661) 395-4787
Cindi Swoboda	Bakersfield College Contact	cswoboda@bakersfieldcollege.edu	(661) 395-4089
Dominica Rivera-Dominguez	Bakersfield College Contact	domriver@bakersfieldcollege.edu	(661) 395-4316

Program: Wildland Firefighting- BC