2025-2026 Fire Science Achievement Results

Industry Certifications

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Pass Rate on State Assessment

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A/B Grade Rating for Program

Program Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of saving lives and fighting fires.
  • Use firefighting vehicles, hoses, Jaws of Life, saws, axes, and rope rescue equipment.
  • Perform lifesaving medical and rescue techniques to provide emergency services to those in need.

Career Focus

  • The first step to earning your wildland and firefighter I/II certifications is to successfully complete the CAVIT one-year program. At the end of the program, it’s time to earn your certifications by passing the exams. Finally, it’s time to update your resume and apply for and land a wildland or firefighter position.

Listing of Instructional Topics

  • Foundations of fire, equipment, safety, and operational basics – 180 Hours
  • Operations of emergency medical coordination, incident management, and technical skills – 180 Hours

Wildland Firefighter Entry Level Salary Range*

  • Hourly: $12.89–$22.13
  • Annual: $26,810–$46,030

*Source – Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wages

Related Career Pathways

  • Communications Dispatcher
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Field Analyst
  • Firefighter
  • Fire Investigator
  • Fire Chief
  • Fire Protection Engineer
  • Fire Rescue Supervisor
  • Hazardous Material Responder
  • Military Personnel
  • OSHA Technician
  • Paramedic