Wildland Fire Management
The Wildland Firefighter forms the backbone of our efforts to manage or suppress wildland fire. Firefighters may be assigned to engine, hand, or helitack crews. These crews perform similar work, though engine and helitack crews receive additional training in the use of wildland fire engines or helicopters (respectively). When not working on an incident, firefighters assist with fuel reduction projects (including prescribed fires), maintain facilities, train, and more.
Work Environment
These entry-level positions frequently work long days in hot, smoky conditions to build fire lines across rugged terrain with hand tools and chainsaws. They also “mop up” after a fire, digging and raking burned landscapes to look for any hotspots left smoldering. In other words it’s dirty, demanding work performed in challenging conditions.
Training Programs at UVU
UVU Wildland Fire Management AAS
63 Credits
Our degree provides our students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assist them in obtaining a job in Wildland Firefighting, or if already employed, to give them the knowledge, skills, and abilities to advance in their careers.