Wildland Firefighter | Fox Valley Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationService OrientationActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningMonitoring

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingBuilding and ConstructionEnglish Language

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessStatic StrengthFar VisionInductive ReasoningControl PrecisionMultilimb Coordination

Tasks

Rescue survivors from burning buildings, accident sites, and water hazards.
Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-wa

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareGeographic information systemProject management software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesAerial lifting apparatusAerial trucksAir bag lifting systemsAir chiselsAir purifying respiratorsAir samplersAll terrain vehicles ATVAluminum laddersAmbu bagsAutomated external defibrillators AEDAutomatic blood pressure cuffsAviation snipsBackboardsBackfiring fusees

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceWorking Conditions

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium33-2011.00	Firefighters	title_inference	$59,530 median$101,330 top	+3.42%	1,180

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Fire suppression operations — advance hose lines and apply appropriate extinguishing agents independently during structure and vehicle fires with minimal officer guidance.
PPE and SCBA maintenance — inspect, service, and correctly don breathing apparatus and protective gear according to department standards before each shift.
Incident radio reporting — assess evolving fire conditions and relay accurate, timely radio reports to incident command during active emergency responses.
Tactical ventilation — create effective ventilation openings using saws, axes, and core cutters based on fire progression and building layout at commercial and residential scenes.
Vehicle and apparatus operation — drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and associated pumping equipment safely to and on emergency incident scenes.
Technical rescue assistance — perform water, vehicle extrication, and structural collapse rescues with reduced oversight following department rescue protocols.
Fire site post-control inspection — conduct systematic post-extinguishment surveys to confirm full suppression and identify re-ignition risks without direct supervision.
Building navigation under smoke — apply knowledge of building materials, floor plans, and construction design to move toward a fire source efficiently in low-visibility conditions.
Crew coordination — coordinate tasks with fellow firefighters during multi-unit responses, adjusting assignments in familiar emergency scenarios as conditions change.
Basic medical aid — provide first-responder-level patient assessment and care at accident scenes pending arrival of advanced medical personnel.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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