Fire Science (Wildland)

The Fire Science (Wildland) program provides training that can lead to seasonal or permanent employment with State, Federal ,Private contract fire fighting or Timber Industry. There are many career tracks in the field of wildland fire fighting and forestry. It's exciting work that requires fundamental survival, safety and fire fighting skills.

A Memorandum of Understanding certifying Clackamas Community College as an authorized training site has been signed by the Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Program instructors are National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group(NWCG), Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and training (DPSST) certified and offer 15-40 years of wildland fire fighting experience. Many of the courses carry NWCG and DPSST certification as well as college credit.

For a complete list of Wildland Firefighting classes for Winter 2010 go to class Schedule. For a complete list of Wildland Fire classes for Spring 2010 go to2010 FRP Winter and Spring Schedule.

To learn more about our new Wilderness Survival program just select wilderness from the bar menu.

First class 2005