Associate of Science in Wildland fuel and fire technology

University of Idaho

Fire has always been a natural part of our wildlands, and it will continue to be a vital element in shaping ecosystems. As we face increasing challenges and negative impacts from wildfires, it’s essential to prepare more skilled professionals capable of managing fuels and influencing fire behavior for better outcomes.In this program, you will work as a wildland firefighter while earning credit for taking your experience to the next level. This program enables you to directly impact wildland fire events by advancing your experience and skills. More than just learning how to work with tools in the field, you will build a solid understanding of how fuels, fire and environmental factors interact. Through a combination of coursework and required field experience, you will gain practical knowledge in wildfire operations, fuels management, monitoring techniques and communication. Classes are structured to work within and around your seasonal fire and fuels work and can be completed anywhere you have internet access.Graduates of this program are prepared to step into roles such as wildland firefighter, prescribed fire crew member, or fuels technician. It also provides a strong foundation if you wish to pursue a Bachelor of Fire Ecology and Management degree, further expanding your opportunities in wildfire science and land management.

College of Natural Resources