WLF 333 — Wildland Fire Field Studies III
This field studies course is a 5-day trip that demonstrates the wildland fire experience. Students will review the sequence of events that led to the tragedy in the South Canyon Fire and discuss significant lessons learned. Students will be exposed to a real-life fatality site that exposes the challenges and expectations that are required of the students in the wildland fire industry. Students will utilize all the knowledge learned during the semester to analyze the fatality site. Students will also analyze different fuel types located in different regions and elevations. Taught at the South Canyon Fatality site or other Wildland Fire Fatality site. A field trip is required for this course.