Wildland Firefighter Training

Wildland firefighting is a lot of hard work in dry, hot and dangerous conditions.  First of all, these particular fires are prevalent in distant and inaccessible places. As a result, this means hiking for miles in steep and rocky terrain. In addition, the actual job of controlling and outing the fire means creating a fireline with tools among other things.

Wildland Firefighter Training: Training Areas
The basic Wildland firefighting course consists of two courses - firefighting and fire behavior with a strong dose of safety.  Each year a Wildland firefighter safety course is also required by Inter-Canyon Fire Rescue.
Wildland Firefighter Training: Classes
The fundamental classes are the S-130 Firefighter Training and the S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior.  From there literally dozens of additional courses are available.
 Firefighter Training: Physical Demands
Physical fitness is essential to the safety and success of the team members and everyone else who may be affected. Each wildland firefighter is required to meet particular physical requirements when commencing a job at the beginning of each season. You are required to pass a work capacity test (WCT). The WCT entails the “pack test”. This is a three mile walk with a 45 pound pack. They give you 45 minutes to complete the walk (no running or jogging). Your wildland firefighter training regimen should definitely consist of physical challenges which include running with heavy weights, and hiking so that you’ll be ready for the federal WCT required by ICFR.