Natural Resources–Wildland Fire

Green River College ETPL
This program prepares graduates to perform fire prevention and educational activities. They serve as crew members or leaders of aerial, engine, or ground wildland fire crews.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,717.40

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Green River College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

111

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation

Completion rate

96%

Employment rate

63%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.00

Typical (median) annual earnings

$38,286.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation

Other Industries

63%

Accommodation and Food Services

21%

Retail Trade

16%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
44
Completion rate
96%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
57%
Female
43%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
7%
Hispanic
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
72%
Multi-racial
16%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
63%
30 to 39
13%
40 to 49
20%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
34%
Some college experience, but no degree
26%
Certificate or AA
21%
BA or higher
11%