Additional training is suggested outside of the extensive training included
in the Park Ranger Program. This "additional training" will make students
more competitive for jobs. Suggested training includes:
Wildland Fire Training: National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses S-130, S-190 and L-180 (Firefighter Type II) are available on line at www.nwcg.gov.
After completion of the online courses, a field day at a land management agency completes the requirements.
Incident Command System: The Incident Command System (ICS) is used throughout the country to manage wildfire, natural disaster, and other emergency incidents. IS-100, 200, 700 and 800 are the recommended courses and are available at https://training.fema.gov/is/
Wilderness First Responder: This course provides students
with specific information and skills necessary to respond to and
manage trauma situations in remote settings. This course is
offered through the Flagstaff Field Institute.
 Contact Pete Walka at 928-890-7199 or http://www.FlagstaffFieldInstitute.com
Emergency Medical Technician: This eight
credit hour course uses the curriculum approved by the Arizona
Department of Health Services and prepares students for the
Arizona State Department of Health Services EMT Examination and
National Registry of EMTs certification. For more information go to https://catalog.coconino.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=2&coid=620
Forest Protection Officer: The U.S.
Forest Protection Officer Training Program is a 36 hour
course designed to provide the non-law enforcement employee with
the knowledge, skills, and abilities to identify and take
appropriate actions in areas of regulatory compliance. The
course is suitable for Forest Service employees, with the approval of their Forest's Patrol Captain. The training will include classroom presentations and
practical exercises, taught by experienced professionals in
public land protection.
This program is generally offered during the last week in April at Northern Arizona University (NAU). For more information, contact the PRTP director at 928-523-8242. |
