Wildland Fire Science AAS

This program is designed to prepare students for entry into a career in wildland firefighting with private, municipal, state or federal wildland firefighting organizations. The two-year program includes basic and intermediate wildland fire suppression strategies, a foundation of forest science courses, as well as general education requirements. Students with training and/or experience obtained previously through government agencies may receive credit-for-prior- learning and be eligible to receive a degree in an accelerated pathway. Students will have completed many prerequisite courses allowing transfer to a Bachelor degree program.

Any student who is ineligible for state, national, or industry licensure or certification is ineligible for entry into this program.