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The Fire Defense Expert (FDE) program is a 121–160 day immersive apprenticeship designed for transitioning Service Members seeking careers in wildfire mitigation, property defense operations, and emergency response leadership.
The Fire Control Technician (FCT) program is a 31–60 day intensive, hands-on apprenticeship designed for transitioning Service Members seeking entry into the wildfire mitigation and private fire defense industry.Participants train in real-world field environments supporting wildfire mitigation, suppression system deployment, and operational readiness activities in California’s Wildland Urban Interface (WUI).This short-duration program focuses on foundational technical skills required to support Fire Defense Experts during both pre-season mitigation operations and in-season Red Flag and wildfire deployments.Training areas include:• QTAC pump system familiarization and deployment• Portable wagon pump drafting from pools and static water sources• Ground-based long-term fire retardant (LTR) application support• Wildland hand tool use and maintenance (Type 6 equipment sets)• Property preparation and defensible space implementation• Equipment staging, inspection, and readiness standards• Operational safety and ICS-aligned field conductThis program provides structured exposure to the operational tempo and expectations of private wildfire defense organizations.