Program: Basic Wildland Firefighter Academy

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: 1 Semesters/Terms
Program Cost: $1,109.00
Tuition and Fees: $299.00
Books Cost: $0.00
Tools Cost: $0.00
Other Cost: $810.00
Pell Grant: No
Prerequisites:
Completion of six and one half (6.5) units required to receive the skills award. Students may earn this certificate by completing the required course with a minimum grade of “B”.
Program Occupations: 33201100 - Firefighters
33202200 - Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Disabled Student Access: No
Other Language: No
Program Provider: PORTERVILLE COLLEGE
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Program Locations

Location Name Address County
PORTERVILLE COLLEGE 100 E COLLEGE AVE, PORTERVILLE CA 93257 Tulare County

Program Contacts

Name Location Name Email Phone
Kim Behrens PORTERVILLE COLLEGE
Contact		 kbehrens@portervillecollege.edu (559) 791-2322

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