WLF 312 — Wildland Fire School-Advancement
This course is designed for student who have completed the NR-97 Wildland Fire School or equivalent and have obtained work experience in wildland fire. This course will allow for advancement in wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire concepts, leadership development and overall knowledge base in the wildland fire service. Work Labs will be tied to agency projects which will provide students the opportunity to apply skills and leadership in a training environment. Students who complete this course will have required training and experience to competitively apply for a permanent GS-5 position with the federal fire service. This course will also provide a pathway to current and former wildland fire employees that meet the course equivalent and work experience.