Pueblo Community College Southwest will offer a one-week wildland fire academy in October.
The academy will be held October 7-11 at the PCC Southwest Mancos campus, 33057 Hwy. 160. It’s open to anyone 18 or older, with a limit of 20 students.
The deadline to register is October 4. Tuition assistance and scholarships are available.
Participants who complete the course will earn three college credits and will be prepared to earn entry-level wildland firefighter and wildland fire behavior certifications (S130 and S190). These certifications will enable them to pursue a career as a junior wildland firefighter or member of a frontline fire crew.
Participants will also be able to meet with local and regional firefighters and get information about job opportunities.
For information, call 970-564-6201 (Mancos) or 970-385-202 (Durango) or email GoZoneMancos@pueblocc.edu.