Oklahoma State University

Course Information

Wildland Fire Fighting: Skills

Scope/Overview:

Provides basic knowledge and skills instruction on how to operate at a Wildland fire.

Course Length:

16 hours

Key Topic(s):

  • Fire Fighter Safety
  • PPE
  • Tools and Equipment
  • Strategies and Tactics
  • Water Supply
  • Fire Control
  • Progressive Hose Lays

Feature(s):

  • Practical skills and performance-based training are heavily emphasized during this portion of the program.

Prerequisite(s):

  • Wildland Fire Fighting: Fundamentals

Standard(s) Met:

  • Wildland Firefighter I, NFPA 1051

Student Equipment:

  • Full Wildland or Structural PPE, no SCBA required

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