Wildland Fire Fighting


Wildland Fire Fighting

Program Description

Wildland classes at the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute are funded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and are focused on acquainting firefighters and other first responders on the skills needed to address wildfires. The emphasis is on wildfires in urban and urban/rural environments. Classes are conducted under the National Wildlife Coordinating Group's program, policies and standards for training. 

Grant funding is provided by the USDA Forest Service/Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

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Program Manager

THOMAS RICHTER

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