BC Wildfire Essentials

Prepare to protect communities from wildfires with this comprehensive program. Earn industry certifications and gain an introduction to fire behaviour, basic suppression, pump operations, helicopter safety, air tankers, incident command systems and more.

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You can apply for the program through EducationPlannerBC.ca. Use waiver code NICFSG to waive the application fee.

Funding for this program was provided by the Province of British Columbia through the StrongerBC future skills grant.

 

 This program is currently not available to international applicants.
Where: Campbell River
Starts: Winter (February)



Courses

  • WSF-019 - WHMIS
  • WFO-018 - Helicopter Safety
  • WFO-021 - Heavy Equipment
  • WFO-025 - Air Tankers
  • WFO-027 - Pumps & Water Delivery
  • FOR-012 - Fire Suppression
  • WFO-016 - Fire Communication
  • WFO-022 - Introduction to Fire Behaviour
  • WFO-015 - Wildfire Entrapment
  • WFO-019 - Incident Command System
  • ROC-010 - Radio Operator
  • MVO-069 - Transportation of Dangerous Goods - Comprehensive
  • OFA-010 - Occupational First Aid Level 1
  • OFA-015 - Occupational First Aid Transportation Endorsement