Western Colorado Community College
Wildland Fire Management
Grand Junction, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About : The Wildland Fire Management programme focuses on the principles and practices of managing wildfires. It prepares students with knowledge on fire behavior, risk assessment, and ecological impacts. Students gain skills in planning and executing fire management strategies, with an emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship. The course typically spans one year, combining theory and practical experiences to build expertise in this critical field.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various roles such as wildfire management specialists, firefighting operations, and environmental consultancy. Opportunities exist within government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector firms focused on land management and ecological restoration.
Wildland Fire Management is any work associated with wildland fires in rural and urban areas. Large fires are major incidents that often cross jurisdictional boundaries. Local, state and federal fire agencies have adopted uniform standards, training and operational procedures to better facilitate interagency functionality during fires.
The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) is an organization responsible for standardization. All Western Colorado Community College Wildland Fire Management training courses meet NWCG standards.