Welcome to the 2018 Central Texas Wildfire Academy Sponsored by the Texas A&M Forest Service and hosted by the Dam Volunteer Fire Department DATE: February 14 18, 2018 LOCATION: Camp Bowie Training Center 5611 FM 45S Brownwood, TX 76801 COST: Cost of courses is $55/day and includes the materials, and breakfast and lunch meals. For full course cost, please see the registration form. REGISTRATION: Registration begins December 6, 2017. Early registration is encouraged, as class size is limited. Payment must be made prior to attending the class. Registrations are due by 1700 on February 7, 2018. Substitutions are welcome by close of registration; however walk-ins will not be accepted because of limited class size. This event will provide training to volunteer and agency wildland firefighters. The Central Texas Wildfire Academy is striving to offer a variety of training for all those dedicated to protecting lives and property. The Texas Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academies provide training to wildland firefighters from Texas and through the United States to meet National Wildfire Coordination Group Standards. ** Coming Soon ** Mile High Wildfire Academy Fort Davis FD Fort Davis, TX February 8 11, 2018 East Texas Interagency Wildfire & Incident Management Academy Angelina College Lufkin, TX May 15 24, 2018 Capital Area Interagency Wildfire & Incident Management Academy Camp Swift Bastrop, TX October 2018 Check the following website for more details in the coming months http://ticc.tamu.edu/training/training.htm CHECK-IN: Begins at 1000 on February 13, 2018. You may check-in for you class the day before. You only need to check-in once. LODGING: Billets are available on the base on a first come, first serve basis. If this is the option you choose, please bring blankets and sheets, or sleeping bag, and pillow. Don t forget to bring toiletries and towels. For information regarding registration and payment, please contact: Meredith McNeil mmcneil@tfs.tamu.edu Office: 979-458-7330 Fax: 979-458-7117 For other specific academy inquiries, please contact either: Nick Dawson ndawson@tfs.tamu.edu Office: 325-928-1427 Cell: 936-545-7184 MEALS: Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Dinner is on your own. Our Mission: To enhance the Wildland Firefighters knowledge, utilizing NWCG standards to promote safe and cost effective operations. Participants MUST be 18 years old in order to take courses.
Class Descriptions S-130/S-190 Basic Firefighter Training February 14-18, 2018 0800 1700 This introductory course is designed to train entry-level firefighters. The student will gain an understanding of the basic incident management organization, firefighting techniques, suppression equipment, safety, strategy/tactics, along with basic fire behavior. Field exercises will be performed for valuable hands-on training. This course is designed for entry-level firefighters. *Prerequisite(s): NONE **Limited to 30 students LIVE FIRE EXERCISE!! Full PPE is required to participate. This includes nomex shirt and pants (or coveralls), leather gloves, eye protection, helmet, leather boots, fire pack, and fire shelter. S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws February 14-18, 2018 0800 1700 This course provides an introduction to the function, maintenance, and use of internal combustion engine powered chain saws, and their tactical wildland fire application. Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience operating a chain saw, providing hands-on cutting experience in surroundings similar to fire line situations. This class is targeted to those desiring to be qualified as firefighter type 1 (FFT1), incident commander type 5 (ICT5), or felling boss (FELB). **Prerequisite(s): Qualified as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2); satisfactory completion of pre-course work. S-219 Firing Operations February 16-18, 2018 0800 1700 This course introduces the roles and responsibilities of a firing boss (FIRB) and outlines duties of other personnel who may engage firing operations. The course also discusses and illustrated common firing devise and techniques. This course now has a blended approach to learning, which means students are required to complete the online portions of the course prior to taking the instructor-led training. **Prerequisite(s): FFT2 qualified and successful completion of required online training. FIELD EXERCISE: Full PPE is required to participate. This includes nomex shirt and pants (or coveralls), leather gloves, eye protection, helmet, leather boots, fire pack, and fire shelter. BEAST Basic Engine and Suppression Tactics February 17-18, 2018 0800 1700 This course will introduce students to basic wildland engine suppression tactics in both the rural and wildland urban interface settings. Students will also be introduced to basic engine terminology, structure triage, hose operations, and foam and water use practices to optimize the water available. The course consists of 8 hours of classroom studies and 8 hours of field work. *Not an NWCG course **Prerequisite(s): NONE FIELD EXERCISE: Full PPE is required to participate. This includes nomex shirt and pants (or coveralls), leather gloves, eye protection, helmet, leather boots, fire pack, and fire shelter.
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Central Texas Wildfire Academy February 14 18, 2018 Brownwood, TX Registration Form For registration information, please contact Meredith McNeil at 979-458-7330 or email mmcneil@tfs.tamu.edu. For information about Academy specifics, please contact Nick Dawson at 936-545-7184 or email at ndawson@tfs.tamu.edu. PLEASE FILL OUT FORM COMPLETELY STUDENT S NAME: (Participants MUST be 18 years old.) DATE SUBMITTED: AGENCY: FD/OTHER: MAILING ADDRESS: DAYTIME PHONE #: OTHER PHONE #: BILLING ADDRESS: FAX #: (if different from mailing) EMAIL ADDRESS: (REQUIRED) Please provide an emergency contact name & number (other than your supervisor): Do you have any allergies or other medical needs? I would like to be enrolled in the following courses: Supervisor s Name: Title: Telephone: Supervisor s Signature:
Student Name: Date: FINANCIAL INFORMATION Training tuition grants are available through HB2604 and TIFMAS. For more information, please contact the Grant Department at 979-458-6505. GRANT APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE TRAINING BEGINS. ATTENTION VFDs!!!! CLASSES: S-130/190 Basic Firefighter Training ($275) S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws ($275) S-219 Firing Operations ($165) BEAST Basic Engine and Suppression Tactics ($110) If you have been approved for grant funding, please DO NOT bring payment to check-in. Total $ Method of Payment Payment in the form of a credit card, check, or money order MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR to attending academy courses. For those with HB2604 or TIFMAS approved funding, please fax in your approval letter in lieu of payment. *HB2604/ TIFMAS Check Money Order Credit Card Make checks payable to: Texas A&M Forest Service Credit Card Number: - - - Expiration Date: / Visa MasterCard Discover AmEx Cardholder s Signature: CVS code: Cardholder s Name and Address: (As it appears on credit card statement for verification purposes only): **Credit card payments will be processed upon receipt** We reserve the right to cancel any class or classes that do not meet the minimum number of registrations. Students enrolled in these classes will be notified and given the opportunity to register for alternative classes. Mail or fax both pages to: Texas A&M Forest Service Attn: Meredith McNeil 200 Technology Way, Suite 1162 College Station, TX 77845 Fax: 979-458-7117