Associate in Applied Science in Natural Resources - Wildland Fire in Kent United States | Green River College

This program equips graduates with skills for fire prevention and public education roles. They can work as team members or supervisors in aerial, engine, or ground-based wildland firefighting units.

Most Natural Resources courses are available just once annually, making proper course sequencing crucial.
Upon completing this program, students will gain the ability to:

Apply ecosystem management principles to establish forest management goals concerning fire ecology, habitat restoration, wildlife conservation, and timber harvest strategies.
Understand biological, environmental, and human factors affecting contemporary natural resource management.
Employ modern technological tools for forest navigation, mapping, and executing management plans.
Gather, interpret, and present natural resource data using current field methods to produce meaningful results.
Communicate effectively through both speech and writing to diverse audiences.
Apply fire behavior knowledge and LCES principles (Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes, Safety Zones) to evaluate risks and make sound decisions during emergency responses.
Execute fundamental firefighting techniques, protect structures in urban-wildland zones, and safely operate fire suppression tools and equipment.
Describe the Incident Command System's structure, including role responsibilities and operational coordination.