Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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FIRE 101 - Wildland Urban Interface

Units: 3
Overview of the wildland urban interface (WUI), which is a complex mix of native and ornamental vegetation, agriculture, industrial, commercial, and residential areas. Explores the challenges WUI firefighters face where vegetation, vehicles, structures, and infrastructure are at risk. Improves understanding of the WUI, including response strategies, interface awareness, size-up, initial attack, incident action planning, structure triage, structure protection tactics, and health/safety. Covers issues related to land-use planning and design, policy-making, and protection of natural areas.



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