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• ESMG 6130: Social Vulnerability in Emergencies

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Master of Public Administration Program. Appraises social vulnerabilities within a community. Evaluates the sociological aspects of emergency response. Compares sociological and economic factors to resiliency.
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• ESMG 6140: Homeland Security Fundamentals

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Administration or the Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program.. Explains the history, formation, and growth of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) since September 11, 2001. Estimates impact homeland security has on local emergency service agencies. Appraises the current state of national and international homeland security operations. Evaluates the existing DHS structure and its ability to meet the organization's strategic mission.
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• ESWF 1310: S131 Wildland Firefighter Type I

  0.50 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval. Meets the training needs of a Type 1 Wildland Firefighter (FFT1). Presents several tactical decision scenarios designed to facilitate learning the objectives and class discussion. Introduces the student to the Fireline Handbook and provides an overview of its application. May be Graded Credit/No Credit.
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• ESWF 1330: Look Up Look Down Look Around

  0.50 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Meet NWCG pre-qualifications or departmental approval. Examines the wildland fire environment and the indicators firefighters should observe on the fire line in order to anticipate fire behavior. May be Graded Credit/No Credit.
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• ESWF 1400: Wildland Firefighting Fundamentals

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Designed to meet the Wildland Firefighter I knowledge and skill requirements of NFPA 1051, Wildland Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Teaches students to recognize the "Situations That Shout Watchout," apply the appropriate Standard Fire Orders and how to deploy a fire shelter. Includes orientation to the Incident Command System. Teaches basic fireline construction, fire weather, and fire behavior. Each subject covered in this course meets and/or exceeds NWCG standards for the following classes: S-130, S-190, I-100, and L-180.. Course fee of $118 for materials, specialized clothing, equipment, and state services & testing applies.
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• ESWF 1410: Wildland Firefighter Internship I

  5.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ESWF 1400 or departmental approval. Provides experience in fighting fires at wildfire and urban interface incidents. Studies wildland fire behavior, fire weather, and fire mitigation. Teaches size-up, chain of command, communications, strategy, and tactics. Includes developing water sources, learning engine tactics, understanding procedures for aircraft, firing and felling operations. May be graded credit/no credit.. Course fee of $86 for specialized clothing, materials, and equipment applies.
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• ESWF 1420: Wildland Firefighter Internship II

  5.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ESWF 1410. Provides students with the training and experience that will assist them in gaining a job in wildland fire management and suppression. Features participation in a 20-person wildland fire suppression crew sponsored by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. Also teaches about wildland fire behavior as well as fire suppression strategies and tactics. Requires students to participate in physically demanding assignments with long periods of time away from home. Exposes students to wildland fire and the various organizational and mechanical tools used to manage and suppress them, such as; aircraft, bulldozers, large engines and other fire management and suppression equipment. May be graded credit/no credit.
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• ESWF 2000: S200 Initial Attack Incident Commander Type IV

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval. Meets the training needs of the Initial Attack Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4). Covers foundational skills, intelligence gathering and documentation, incident size up, development of a plan of action, post-fire activities, evaluation of incident objectives and incident management. Meets and/or exceeds NWCG standards for S-200. May be Graded Credit/No Credit.
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• ESWF 2010: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Meet NWCG prequalifications or departmental approval. Introduces the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS) associated with incident-related performance. Includes leadership and management, delegation of authority, management by objectives, functional areas and positions, briefings, organizational flexibility, transitions and transfers. Builds on the same lesson objectives and content as the NWCG I-200 course. May be Graded Credit/No Credit
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• ESWF 2110: S211 Portable Pumps and Water Use

  1.50 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval. Covers three skill areas: supply, delivery, and application of water. Includes correct water use, basic hydraulics, and equipment care. Requires set up, operation, and maintenance of pump equipment in the field exercise. Meets and/or exceeds NWCG standards for S-211. May be Graded Credit/No Credit.
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