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UWSP Wildland Firefighter Training


Receive certifications necessary to qualify as a Wildland Firefighter Type 2.

Certifications: S-130, S-190, L-190, IS-100.C, IS-700.B

Course Schedule: February 25 - March 6

Register: Registration due by February 18, 2022 and must be 18 years or older. Go to https://spin.uwsp.edu/organization/fire_crew Scroll down to “Documents” and download the document named “Spring 2022 Wildland Fire Course Registration Form.” Mail or drop off your application and $150 course fee to Room 361A Trainer Natural Resources Building, 800 Reserve Street, Stevens Point, WI 58854

Event hosted by UWSP Fire Crew and WI DNR. Contact 715-346-2897 or firecrew@uwsp.edu.

Earlier Event: February 24
S-131 Online Training
Later Event: March 1
Smoke Management Tools Workshop

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