About Us

The Student Red Card System Collaborative Group supports student participation in wildfire and prescribed fire opportunities by helping higher education institutions establish partnerships and qualification pathways that allow students to obtain red card certifications and build fire experience prior to entering the workforce.

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Many wildfire and prescribed fire opportunities require individuals to already hold a red card through a hosting agency. To address this barrier, the group works to connect higher education institutions with local fire management professionals and agencies to establish or maintain MOU agreements that support student training and qualification pathways.

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In addition to supporting existing collaborations, the group is exploring ways to create a more streamlined and accessible system for students entering the fire workforce. Long-term goals include helping students enter IQCS/IQS prior to employment, build qualifications before graduation, and develop opportunities for student-based crews during academic breaks that can support prescribed fire and wildfire response efforts.

 

If you would like to assist with these efforts, please email info@studentfirelineproject.org with your interest in joining the Student Red Card System Collaborative Group.​