Credentials for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
24 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $52,380. See full occupation profile →
Certificate
EMS Driver/Operator
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Associate's Degree
Entry Level Firefighter
Southwestern College (CA)
Certificate
Entry Level Firefighter
Southwestern College (CA)
Associate's Degree
FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate
FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Pikes Peak State College
Associate's Degree
FIRE SCIENCE WILDLAND
Pikes Peak State College
Associate's Degree
Fire & Emergency Response
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Certificate
Fire & Emergency Response
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Certificate
Fire Instructor
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Bachelor's Degree
Fire Science
Columbia College (SC)
Course
Fire Science I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the basic components of an emergency medical systemDemonstrate the principles of infection control and standard precautions for all patientsDescribe initial patient assessments, including vital signs, a focused historyAnalyze the different types of bleeding in patients, demonstrate methods for controlling the bleedingAssess the different types and degrees of burns and ways to treat themExplain the abbreviations and mnemonics that pertain to emergency care
Course
Fire Science II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the concepts and methods of forcible entry into a structure or componentDemonstrate forcible entry into a structure or componentApply concepts of tactical ventilation, following the policiesCompare fire control methods in various types of structuresCompare and contrast fire control methods in Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class K, vehicleDemonstrate methods of fire control in all types of fires
Short-Term Certificate
Fire Science Technologies
Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate
Fire Science Technology
Patrick & Henry Community College
Associate's Degree
Fire Service Management
Pikes Peak State College
Certificate
Fire Technology
Glendale Community College (CA)
Course
Firefighting I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify the basic elements of an emergency medical systemDescribe the principles of infection controlList steps for initial patient assessments, including vital signs, patient historyList common types of bleeding, methods for controlling bleeding, and treatment for shockDescribe the different types of burns and ways to treat themDefine the term mnemonics and identify the ones commonly used by emergency care providers
Course
Firefighting II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify methods of forcible entry into a structure or componentExplain concepts of tactical ventilation, following the policies/procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdictiIdentify fire control methods in various types of structuresIdentify fire control methods in Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class K, vehicle, and ground cover firesList concepts of loss control following the policiesIdentify methods of investigating causes and origins of fires in given scenarios
Certificate
Regional Fire Academy
Southwestern College (CA)
Long Certificate
Verdugo Fire Academy
Glendale Community College (CA)
Certificate
Verdugo Recruit Fire Academy
Glendale Community College (CA)
Certificate
Wildland Fire
Columbia College (CA)
Associate's Degree
Wildland Fire Science
Pikes Peak State College
Course
Wildland Firefighting and Controlled Fire
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Define the basic terminology pertaining to wildland firefightingIdentify the parts of a wildfireDefine and explain the parts of the Fire TriangleDemonstrate the ability to read and interpret a topographical mapDescribe the effects of various types of topography on wildland fire behaviorIdentify the basic types and characteristics of fuel and describe how they influence fire behavior