Why Study Wildland Fire at Reedley CollegeWe are dedicated to producing the most capable and adaptable wildland fire and fuels operations candidates for the agencies and programs that are in need. Through realistic training, repetition, discipline, and physical readiness, our students will be prepared beyond expectation and will thrive as aspiring wildland fire and fuels operators.
Students will learn how to apply and initiate wildland firefighting fundamentals, risk management, wildland fire behavior, human factors effecting human performance, chainsaw operations, hand tool use, prescribed fire and fuels reduction operations and federal physical readiness standards. Training will require arduous working conditions similar to those performed as a wildland firefighter.
Our program is designed to take you through a prescribed sequence of training and field experience, ensuring that academic training is properly matched up with the context of work experience. Your success is based on your commitment to the program, learning and yourself.
| Program Map | DEGREES/CERTIFICATES |
|---|---|
| Forest Technician-Fire Suppression (CA) | Certificate of Achievement (CA) |
| Forest Technician-Fire Suppression (CC) | Certificate of Completion (CC) |
| Integrated Fuels Management (CA) | Certificate of Achievement (CA) |
| Wildland Fire Advancement (CA) | Certificate of Achievement (CA) |
| Wildland Fire Science (AS) | Associates in Science (AS) |
Program maps represent one possible pathway through the program and are for reference only. Detailed information is available in the course catalog.
Students should make a counseling appointment to create a customized education plan to fit their needs.
Work ExperienceWe have strong ties to industry employers, and they continue to hire our students.
In the Reedley College Wildland fire Training Program, we believe that hands-on work experience is essential to your development as it transforms you into a capable and proficient wildland fire crewmember. Our program has a 90% job placement rate for our students right out of their first year. They are employed as permanent and seasonal employees with Federal and State wildland fire crews. Work experience is required prior to earning degrees or certificates, and is also required for progression into Wildland Fire Advancement courses within the Reedley Wildland Fire program. Our Students typically get hired as:
Work Experience is a vital aspect of the program. Our program is structured around the wildland fire work season, which lasts from mid-May through mid-October. Students have the opportunity to receive college credit for work experience. In order for students to proceed to WLF-12 Wildland Fire school Advancement and Wildland Fire Science Degree, it is required that work experience in the wildland fire service be attained. This requirement ensures that the students have the National Wildfire Coordinating Group prerequisite experience and context necessary to grasp the concepts and skill required of the material to be delivered in their next phase of wildland training.”
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