Overview
Learn the skills you’ll need to get a job in the field of wildland firefighting at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN. After you complete this certificate you can get a job with Natural Resource Agencies as well as with private companies. You’ll need to do a background check before you get a job and a physical test each year. This certificate gives you the desired “Skills, Incident Command and Logistics” courses to prepare you for employment as a wildland firefighter. All courses meet the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards.
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Skills & Knowledge
- Mitigate hazardous materials releases and emergencies
- Pumps and water distribution systems
- Suppression techniques
- Fire department operations, station life, and working conditions
- fire weather and fire behavior
Plan Your Education
The Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.
$3,000
Approximate total tuition & fees for MN residents to complete this degree.
1 Year
The wildland firefighter degree may be completed in 1 year if prerequisites are complete.