Job Corps Programs

Overview

The Job Corps Fire Management Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Safety
• Land management
• Silviculture
• Timber valuation
• Fire management
• Recreation management
• Forest health
• Wildlife and fisheries
• Soil and water
• Cultural resources
• Introduction to incident command system
• Firefighter training
• Wildland fire behavior
• Portable pumps and water use
• Wildland fire chain saws
• Ignition operations

Program Expectations

Students entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have completed a Job Corps basic career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet strenuous physical requirements.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Fire Management Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Safety
• Land management
• Silviculture
• Timber valuation
• Fire management
• Recreation management
• Forest health
• Wildlife and fisheries
• Soil and water
• Cultural resources
• Introduction to incident command system
• Firefighter training
• Wildland fire behavior
• Portable pumps and water use
• Wildland fire chain saws
• Ignition operations

Program Expectations

Students entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have completed a Job Corps basic career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet strenuous physical requirements.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Fire Management Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Safety
• Land management
• Silviculture
• Timber valuation
• Fire management
• Recreation management
• Forest health
• Wildlife and fisheries
• Soil and water
• Cultural resources
• Introduction to incident command system
• Firefighter training
• Wildland fire behavior
• Portable pumps and water use
• Wildland fire chain saws
• Ignition operations

Program Expectations

Students entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have completed a Job Corps basic career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet strenuous physical requirements.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.

Overview

The Job Corps Fire Management Advanced Training program requires training in the following subject areas:

• Safety
• Land management
• Silviculture
• Timber valuation
• Fire management
• Recreation management
• Forest health
• Wildlife and fisheries
• Soil and water
• Cultural resources
• Introduction to incident command system
• Firefighter training
• Wildland fire behavior
• Portable pumps and water use
• Wildland fire chain saws
• Ignition operations

Program Expectations

Students entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform worn properly.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Fire Management Advanced Training program, students must:

• Have completed a Job Corps basic career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet strenuous physical requirements.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone or in-person interview.