LARA - Introduction to Wildland Fire Suppression

Introduction to Wildland Fire Suppression

Course Description:
This course is specifically designed for the inexperienced Fire Fighters or for Fire Fighters with previous experience and training that need reinforcement of existing knowledge. This course will provide the basic training needed to make a safe, effective initial attack on smaller "forest fires" in Michigan.

Course Details
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Instructors

Course Name:	Introduction to Wildland Fire Suppression
Acronym:	IWFS
Course Code:	L25B
Instructional Hours:	7
Student Manuals:	Introduction to Wildland Fire Suppression
Student Handouts:	Incident Response Pocket Guide Jan2004 and Fireline Handbook
Videos:	Required-See Video Schedule
To Schedule Course:	Apply to Region Supervisor-See Schedule a Course
Instructor Fee:	$175.00
Student Application:	Apply to Course Manager

Student Prerequisites:
· Eighteen years of age or older
· Member of an organized Michigan Fire Department

Quiz: None

Written Test: 50 questions (70% passing score)

Practical Test: None

To schedule this course, the following forms must be completed and submitted to the appropriate Region Supervisor. Attention must be given to the instructions included with each form for proper submission.
Title	Description
IMS	Course Application
IMS	Video Schedule

	Document Type
Instructor list for the Introduction to Wildland Fire Suppression Course. Please address all questions to the appropriate Region Supervisor.