Wildland Fire Technology
Certificate Fire Technology · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Wildland Fire Technology program is designed to give students the necessary skills and knowledge in wildland fire management to obtain entry-level employment as a firefighter. Emphasis is placed on the use of tools and equipment, fire behavior, fire organization, basic EMS, hazardous materials, and the use of aircraft. Students will receive certificates for courses recognized as National Wildfire Coordinating Group curriculum in addition to the program certificate of completion. Career Options: Type II Hand Crewmember Hot Shot Crewmember Engine Crewmember Fire Prevention Technician Heli-Tack Crewmember
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Technology Cert: Complete all of the following | 30 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 16 | |
| FTW 121 | Wildland Firefighter | 4 |
| FTW 122 | Wildland Public Information Officer, Prevention, and Investigation | 3 |
| FTW 123 | Wildland Fire Operations | 3 |
| FTW 221 | Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FTW 222 | Wildland Fire Behavior | 3 |
| Program Electives | 14 | |
| Program Electives | 14 | |
| EMT 101 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | 8 |
| FTEC 111 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
| FTEC 112 | Fire Prevention Technology | 3 |
| FTEC 117 | Preparing to be a Firefighter | 3 |
| FTEC 125 | Hazardous Materials First Responder Operation | 2 |
| FTEC 199 | Work Experience Education | 1-8 |
| FTW 124 | Wildfire Chain Saws | 1.5 |
| FTW 223 | Wildland Engine Firefighter | 4 |
| FTW 224 | Wildland Fire Control | 3 |
| FTW 285 | NWCG Wildland Firefighter Academy | 11 |
| GEOG 201 | Map Interpretation and GPS | 4 |
| GEOG 205 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science (GIS) | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
Wildland Fire Technology Cert
First Fall (17 units)
- FTW122 - Wildland Public Information Officer, Prevention, and Investigation (3)
- Program Electives (14)
First Spring (7 units)
- FTW121 - Wildland Firefighter (4)
- FTW221 - Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival (3)
Second Fall (6 units)
- FTW222 - Wildland Fire Behavior (3)
- FTW123 - Wildland Fire Operations (3)