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Fire Science Certificate

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Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
Successfully complete two federal Wildland Fire Fighting Training Modules

Choose from:

S-112 - Introduction to Chainsaw Operations
S-131 - Firefighter Type I
S-211 - Portable Pumps and Water Use
S-212 - Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations
S-219 - Firing Operations

Complete a Prescribed Burning Experience

Choose from:

A. Participate in three UWSP Fire Crew prescribed burns or attend one out-of-state prescribed burn trip with UWSP Fire Crew.

OR

B. Complete a summer job in which the primary job duties involve fire management activities such as prescribed burning, wildfire suppression, and managed wildland fire.

Certificate program, no existing grad plan