Fire Technology/Wildland Fire Technology Logistics FTWL
2 courses · Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
FTWL-130 Facilities Unit Leader S-354
Units
2
Hours
40 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
This course prepares students to perform the job of Facilities Unit Leader in the Incident Command System (ICS) organization. The course presents factors in determining requirements for each facility, layouts of incident facilities, and activation of incident facilities. Topics in the course will include operational leadership, mobilization, safety, demobilization, and post-incident responsibilities.
Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.
FTWL-133 Food Unit Leader S-357
Units
1.5
Hours
31.5 lecture total
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
This course of study presents the information necessary for the student to be able to function as a Food Unit Leader on a large-scale emergency incident. This course includes how to determine the method of feeding to best fit each situation, obtain the necessary equipment and supplies to operate food service facilities at the base and camps, and ensure that all appropriate health and safety measures are taken.