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149 hours Hours

The Wildfire Crew Member program is designed to provide the fundamental theory and practical skills necessary to fulfill job requirements of a wildland firefighter. The program encompasses industry certifications required in British Columbia and Alberta when entering the firefighting sector. Training is comprehensive and includes basic suppression, fire entrapment avoidance, pump operations, incident command systems, WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods-Ground & Air, and power saw training. In addition, instruction includes VHF Radio Operator training preparing students for the Industry Canada Radio Operator Certificate exam. A fitness inventory and training plan will be developed for each student to help improve all levels of physical fitness.

Prerequisite(s):

Acceptance into the Wildfire Crew Member Training Program.

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