Hard Skills
AdvancedWildfire Suppression TechniquesThe application of specialized tactics, tools, and chemicals to extinguish or contain wildfires and forest fires.
IntermediateIncident Command System (ICS)A standardized hierarchical structure used to manage emergency response operations across multiple agencies.
IntermediateGIS and Spatial MappingUsing Geographic Information Systems and GPS technology to track fire perimeters, terrain, and resource locations.
ExpertForest Fuel ManagementThe practice of identifying and reducing flammable materials through thinning, clearing, and prescribed burning.
IntermediateEquipment Maintenance and RepairThe technical ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on chainsaws, pumps, and fire suppression vehicles.