Wildland Fire Management (Certificate)
Lane Community College
Date Posted: Oct. 9, 2025
Submitted by: Robin Frederick
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Disciplines:
Biological Sciences (includes Ecology),
Environmental Studies & Sciences,
Urban, Community & Regional Planning
Tags:
fire safety,
forestry
Program Type: Undergraduate Certificate/Diploma
Description
This program prepares students for fire management positions with the Bureau of Land Management, the US Forest Service, private agencies, non-profit organizations, and local community groups. It emphasizes the use of fire as a management tool for restoration ecology as well as the role of fire in regional ecosystems. It integrates the study of forest ecological principles, fire science, fire policies, public communication, and management issues to prepare students for more advanced positions and further study in wildland fire management.