We get many emails from folks who are looking for wildland fire and prescribed fire training opportunities across the South. For many folks, especially those who are not affiliated with a land management agency, getting access to training can be challenging at best. We’re not affiliated with the Southern Area Engine Academy (January 11-17, 2025) described below, but we thought that many of you might be interested in applying to attend. Nomination forms are due by November 22, 2024. Submit questions to [email protected].
(From the training announcement)
Southern Area Engine Academy
January 11-17, 2025
Barberville, Florida
Course Description:
This course targets supervisors and crew personnel responsible for initial attack and tactical decision-making in the suppression of wildfires and the management of prescribed fires. Students will receive solid fundamentals in the safe and effective use of various water handling equipment and wildland engine related tactics. Lectures, visual aids, and field exercises will be conducted to give validity of the application for engine operations, use of water-handling equipment, and safe engine tactics at wildland and prescribed fires. This academy is labor-intensive and consists of the S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use, course that will build into the SA-214 engine course. This course allows students the opportunity to train on wildland engines as a crew and function within the Incident Management System (ICS).
Requirements:
The prerequisites for the class are as follows: completion of the following courses: S130, S190, and I100; having 2 or more years’ experience as a firefighter and/or participated on at least 10 burns as a crew member. Plus, have a current pack test and current shelter test (based on your agency requirements).
There will be course pre-work which is approximately 8 hours of readings and study for the S211 class prior to attendance at the academy. All students are required to stay on site for the duration of academy. Lodging and meals will be provided. Any students willing to bring engines to the class, please do so.
The course will be held at Florida Sheriff’s Youth Camp, Barberville Florida on January 11-17, 2025. If you are interested, submit your nomination form by November 22, 2024.
Any additional information or questions, contact [email protected]. Please share this opportunity with your contacts.
