FSC155 — Basic Wildland Firefighting
FSC 155 - Basic Wildland Firefighting FSC 155 - Basic Wildland Firefighting Description: Introduction to wildland fire prevention, including fire behavior, suppression methods, equipment considerations, safety, and incident command. (S- 130/190, I-100, L-180). Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Fire behavior factors Fire suppression methods Weather Wind Humidity Preparedness Approach Departure Firefighter preparedness Method of response Response time Tools and equipment Firing devices Counter fires Back fires Water and chemicals Ground application Airborne application Topography Suppression Manpower allocation Reserves Securing control line–communication Maps Scouting, patrolling Safety First aid Aircraft Ten standard firefighting orders Situations to shout watchout L.C.E.S. Investigation Standards for survival–protective equipment Fire shelter use Reserve housing Food and supplies Line construction–mop up Principles Black line Fireline safety Incident command system Learning