Park Ranger Training Program

Northern Arizona University
Parks & Recreation Management Program

Other Suggested Training

Additional training is suggested outside of the extensive training included in the Park Ranger Courses. This "additional training" will make students more competitive for jobs. Suggested training includes:

Wildland Fire Training:  National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses I-100, S-130, S-190, and L-180 (Firefighter Type II) are typically offered during the last two weekends in April.  These courses are also available at www.nwcg.gov.  Call the program director at 928-523-8242 for more information.

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 NAU Outdoors or the Flagstaff Field Institute.
 

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Contact NAU Outdoors at 928-523-3229 or http://home.nau.edu/outdoors/rescue_medicine.asp

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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 http://www.coconino.edu/academics/curriculum/collegecatalog/Pages/EmergencyMedicalServices.aspx

 

Technical Rescue: NAU Outdoors offers a variety of search and technical rescue classes.  For more information contact NAU Outdoors at 928-523-3229 or http://home.nau.edu/outdoors/rescue_medicine.asp

 

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 all forest employees including staff or persons aspiring to work for the Forest Service.  The training will include classroom presentations and practical exercises, taught by experienced professionals in public land protection.

This is offered in March and June.  For more information contact the PRTP director at 928-523-8242.


Wildland fire training


Basic technical rescue course

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