The Wildland Firefighter Apprentice Program is an accredited, educational program designed to enhance and develop future Fire and Aviation Managers. The intent of the Program is to take a career entry firefighter and provide education, training and paid work experience over a 12 to 48 month period, depending on experience. Upon successful completion of all the requirements of the Apprenticeship Program, the apprentice will reach journey-level status as a wildland firefighter.

Leadership Training Needs Assessment survey

Attention all past and current apprentices: Please take a moment to participate in this Leadership Training Needs Assessment survey. This will help to determine future curriculum for the program. The Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program and Leadership Training Survey

2011/2012 Academy Dates

Advanced Academy 54 & 55

Oct 23- Nov 18, 2011

Advanced Academy 56 & 57

Jan 22 - Feb 17, 2012


Basic Academy 58

Mar 4 - Mar 30, 2012