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 two-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

Year One:

  • Health and Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Fire Behavior
  • Building Construction
  • Tools and Equipment
  • Forcible Entry
  • Water Supply
  • Fire Suppression

Year Two:

  • Fire Prevention
  • Fire Department Communications
  • Defective Suppression Systems
  • Fire Cause and Origin
  • Incident Command
  • Vehicle Extrication
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Firefighter Exam Prep

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