Arizona Wildfire Academy
Prescott, Arizona
at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)

6/28/08 NOTE: All course information and registration forms are for 2008. We are working to update these with 2009 information.

March 13 - 20, 2009

Welcome to the Arizona Wildfire Academy
Wildland Training In An Incident Setting!

In preparation for the 7th Annual Arizona Wildfire Academy, we are incorporating some new classes based on feedback from the course offering suggestions from last year's academy. We hope to make the upcoming Academy beneficial to all attendees.

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. 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. We look forward to meeting you at the 2009 7th Annual Arizona Wildfire Academy.

Its time to start thinking about the 2009 Arizona Wildfire Academy!

Registration has begun and
early registration ends January 15, 2009.
The 2009 Arizona Wildfire Academy will be held on
March 13 - 20, 2009

View Class Schedule : View Course Descriptions : REGISTER NOW!

Coming Soon: Download and Print Schedule and Information (mail-in registration)

Scholarship Information

Anyone interested in the AWA Scholarship Program can contact:

Exhibition and Conference Registration

We are now accepting applications and registration for vendors at the 2009 Arizona Wildfire Academy. Please click here for registration information.

Please click here for the vendor application and registration form.

2009 Arizona Wildfire Academy Information

The 2009 Arizona Wildfire Academy will be held on March 13 - 20, 2009.

Our 7th annual Arizona Wildfire Academy is returning to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. With the support of so many agencies and individuals, we are able to offer quality training and education to a variety of students and trainees.
With the implementation of the Incident Command System, our management team can provide support to a large number of students. The firecamp environment benefits new students as well as acting as a refresher for veterans.

Our Trainee program allows opportunities to work on Task Books under qualified team members. The classroom and field exercises provide the required education needed for Red Card qualifications. Our vendor's are providing exposure to the latest technology and an opportunity to purchase items.

The Arizona Wildfire 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.

Dates: March 13 - 20, 2009

Location:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, Arizona 86301

Cost:

Student Registration: $60.00 per day
Incident Management Team Trainee Registration: $30.00/day
(Limited Trainee positions available in Plans, Logistics and Information.)

Note: Add $10.00 for registration after January 15, 2009

Hotels:

• Prescott Resort - 800-967-4637 (Headquarter Hotel)
• Best Western - 928-445-3096
• Hampton Inn - 928-443-5500
• Antelope Hills - 928-778-6000
• Hassayampa Inn - 928-778-9434 or 1-800-322-1927 ext. 353
• Springhill Suites - 928-776-0998
• For more hotel selections, visit Prescott Chamber of Commerce website

Make sure to mention you are with the Arizona Wildfire Academy when you are making your reservations.
Registration includes all course materials, breakfast, lunch and tent camping on site.

Early Registration Deadline: January 15, 2009

Late Registration: Open Until Class is Full

Special Events

Join us during the week for an array of entertaining events and special workshops! Vendors will be conveniently located on site to sell and demonstrate the latest in fire equipment, clothing and more! Daily Newsletters will highlight the events of the evening as well as vendors that have come to show off their wares! Fantastic entertainment, delicious food, relaxing with good friends – you won’t want to miss any of it! Look for the special insert when you receive your course confirmations – see you soon! Tuition fee includes all course materials, breakfast, lunch and tent camping. REGISTRATION DEADLINE January 15, 2009.

Special Thanks

Thanks to all of the following for their support:

Federal:

US Forest Service, US Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Weather Service.

State:

Arizona Division of Emergency Management, Arizona State Land Department, Arizona State Fire Marshal's Office.

Local:

Groom Creek Fire District, Summit Fire District, Prescott Fire Department, Prescott National Forest, State Farm, Prescott Area Wildland/Urban Interface Commission, Ponderosa Fire Advisory Council, Prescott Resort, Prescott Downtown Partnership, Yavapai County Emergency Management, Prescott Chamber of
Commerce.

Other:

Arizona Fire Chiefs Association, Arizona Fire Districts, Colorado Wildfire Academy, Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy, Utah Wildfire Academy, New York Wildfire & Incident Management Academy.

For More Information contact:

Arizona Wildfire Academy
PO Box 2554, Prescott, AZ 86302
928-442-3563 Phone
928-771-0407 Fax
azwa(at)azwildfireacademy.org

View Class Schedule : View Course Descriptions : REGISTER NOW!

Download and Print Schedule and Information (mail-in registration)