# WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY (Associate of Science Degree)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Wildland Fire Technology

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24321

### Description

This degree program provides students with training in hand crew formation, fire line construction, and the use of wildland equipment. The behavior of fires, protective clothing, and wildland fire tools will also be addressed. The Wildland Fire Technology Associate Degree program is for those students who desire to gain an understanding of wildland fire investigation, fire prevention, and support operations. This program also meets the requirements for the U.S. Forest Service to be hired as an entry-level wildland firefighter. This degree program will also aid currently employed municipal firefighters with the learning domains and knowledge base to respond to and mitigate a wildland conflagration.

To acquire the **Associate of Science Degree in Wildland Fire Technology**, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 15 |
| WFT 101 | Wildland Fire Behavior | 3 |
| WFT 102 | Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival | 3 |
| WFT 103 | Wildland Fire Operations | 3 |
| WFT 104 | Wildland Fire Investigation, Prevention, and Public Information | 3 |
| WFT 105 | Wildland Fire Logistics, Finance, and Planning | 3 |
| **Plus a minimum of 9 units selected from the following:** | | 9 |
| EMT 110 | Emergency Medical Technician Academy (formerly EMT 093) | 9 |
| EMT 100 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| FTEC 044 | Physical Fitness and Ability for the Firefighter | 3 |
| FTEC 107 | Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| WFT 078 | Wildland Basic Fire Academy | 9 |
| **Total** | | **24** |