ADVANCED SAWYER TRAINING
Pre-requisites: Faller A Class (FALA), current CPR and Basic First Aid certification.
Dates: March 13-15
This course has been developed to instruct intermediate sawyers (FALB) on advanced felling procedures and serve as a refresher for FALC’s. This is not a class intended for beginner sawyers. Students will learn about tree species, felling complex trees, alternative felling techniques, evaluating other sawyers, safety and maintenance. The course consists of one day of classroom instruction and two field days.
Welcome to the Arizona Wildfire & Incident Management Academy Wildland Training In An Incident Setting!
In 2010, the Arizona Wildfire & Incident Management Academy expanded its training to incorporate trainee positions for incident management positions. Trainees can get task books signed through assisting with daily operations during the Academy.
The safety record of our firefighters across the state is outstanding and we expect this to continue through training participation at all levels. The Academy provides the best instructors in their fields to promote and teach what you need to become the best you can be.
New dates for the 2011 Academy – March 12-18, 2011
The dates have been set for the 2011 Academy:
Courses will take place between March 12 and 18 at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Registration for the 2011 Academy will begin October 1, 2010. Courses are listed on this website under the course number. For example – Click on the heading 200 Level Courses to find S-212, or L-280. Then on that page there will be links for the registration site. We will only be accepting registration on-line this year. If you have problems, feel free to call us at (928)442-3563 or e-mail us at info@azwildfireacademy.org. We can go through the process with you.
At the Academy, you will experience how an incident is run by an Incident Management Team in a fire camp environment. You will meet new friends and will grow both professionally and personally.
The Arizona Wildfire & Incident Management Academy is a non-profit organization and is sponsored through the cooperative efforts of federal, state and local agencies. You will spend time networking, learning and training with the same professionals you will interact with when responding to fires.
ADVANCED SAWYER TRAINING
August 25th, 2010 
Libby New dates for the 2011 Academy – March 12-18, 2011
August 3rd, 2010 admin The dates have been set for the 2011 Academy:
Courses will take place between March 12 and 18 at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Registration for the 2011 Academy will begin October 1, 2010. Courses are listed on this website under the course number. For example – Click on the heading 200 Level Courses to find S-212, or L-280. Then on that page there will be links for the registration site. We will only be accepting registration on-line this year. If you have problems, feel free to call us at (928)442-3563 or e-mail us at info@azwildfireacademy.org. We can go through the process with you.
Staff Ride Development Workshop
August 1st, 2010 Libby Staff Ride Development Workshop (24 hours)
Dates: March 15-17
Pre-requisites: None
Workshop will provide firefighters and managers with the tools, knowledge, and ability to develop their own staff ride, specific to their objectives and specific audience. Instructed by a professional cadre, each student will work as a group to develop an actual staff ride of a local event while getting individual attention specific to their needs.
M-410 Facilitative Instructor
June 10th, 2010 Libby M-410 Facilitative Instructor (36 hours)
Dates: March 13-17
Pre-requisites: Completion of pre-course work
This training course is designed to help students become effective facilitative instructors. The purpose of this course is to improve training quality by presenting instructional methods with an emphasis on student-oriented adult training techniques. This course is designed for students to meet NWCG instructor requirements.
Find pre-work at http://training.nwcg.gov then click on “NWCG Training and Qualifications” then “Online Training”, then click on “Online Pre-course Work”
ICS-300 Intermediate ICS: ICS for Supervisors and Expanding Incidents
June 9th, 2010 Libby ICS-300 Intermediate ICS: ICS for Supervisors and Expanding Incidents (24 hours)
Dates: March 12-14
Pre-requisites: I-200, Basic ICS
This course provides description and detail of the Incident Command System (ICS) organization and operations in supervisory roles on expanding or Type 3 incidents.
Off-Site Training Opportunities
June 9th, 2010 Libby The Arizona Wildfire and Incident Management Academy now offers off-site training for units and agencies that are unable to make it to our March academy. Please contact us for more information on scheduling, fees and course availability. (928)442-3563 or info@azwildfireacademy.org
L-180 – Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
June 9th, 2010 Libby L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (8 Hours)
Dates: March 12
Pre-requisites: None
This training course is designed for unit-level supervisors to use when delivering orientation training to new crewmembers. Presentation of the course involves a few short lecture segments, but the primary content is delivered by video and supported with small group exercises.
RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training
June 9th, 2010 Libby RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training (6-8 hours)
Date: March 13
Pre-requisites: None
Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training is designed to provide up to date fireline safety information to employees holding Incident Command System qualifications requiring this training. Individual sessions of Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training contains content pertinent to the registered students.
S-300 Extended Attack Incident Commander
June 8th, 2010 Libby S-300 Extended Attack Incident Commander (16 hours)
Dates: March 15-16
Pre-requisites: Qualified Incident Commander type 4 (ICT4) and qualified as a Task Force Leader (TFLD)
OR
Qualified as an ICT4 and as a Strike Team Leader
AND
Any 2 Single Resource Boss positions– one must be Crew (CRWB) or Engine (ENGB).
Completion of pre-course work assignment.
This course is designed to meet the training needs of the incident commander type 3 (ICT3). The focus is on the lessons of leadership and command as they relate to the ICT3 position.
