Wyoming Fire Academy

Structural Training

REGISTRATION & COURSE INFORMATION

Registration: Registration for all structural courses at the Wyoming Fire Academy can be found online at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/wyoming-fire-academy-14219531809 

You will need to create a free username and password to log in to the above site, register for courses, and receive your email confirmation. Please provide a valid email address during this process.

* Note: All National Fire Academy courses require an General Admissions Application online form and Student Identification Number (SID) to register. Click here to register for your free Student Identification Number (SID). The online General Admission Application will open the day before the class begins and stays open for fourteen (14) days after class has concluded. To open the online application Click here.

Live fire training at the Wyoming Fire Academy requires a completed Live Fire Verification Form in order to participate.

All classes are conducted at the Wyoming Fire Academy unless otherwise noted.

Structural Course Coordinator:

Eric Siwik

Training Coordinator, Riverton Office 

The Training Coordinator develops and reviews fire training curriculum, schedules classes at the Wyoming Fire Academy, oversees the blended online learning program and is liaison to the National Fire Academy.

Wyoming Fire Academy Office: 307-857-6820

2500 Academy Court         Cell: 307-214-0609

Riverton, WY 82501 Email: eric.siwik@wyo.gov

Wildfire Training 

REGISTRATION & COURSE INFORMATION

Registration for wildfire courses at the Wyoming Fire Academy can be found online at: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/wyoming-fire-academy-wildland-14980813739

* Please provide a valid email address during this process.

NWCG Nomination Forms are no longer required by the Wyoming Fire Academy to be submitted for registration.

Tuition: $75.00 per class for Wyoming based students $100-$300 per class for students based outside the state of Wyoming

* Cancellation Policy: You must cancel two weeks prior to the start of class to avoid being charged for the class. If you fail to cancel within the two week time frame you (or your organization) will be charged full course tuition for holding your spot.

Questions/Payments: Please contact Jody Wheeler, WFA Administrative Assistant at 307-856-6776 or jody.wheeler1@wyo.gov.

All classes are conducted at the Wyoming Fire Academy unless otherwise noted.

This training is brought to you as a cooperative effort between the Wyoming State Forestry Division and Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office.

To see the Wyoming State Forestry Division Training calendar click here.

Wildfire Course Coordinator: 


Russell Haynes - Fire Training Specialist, Casper Office 

The Fire Training Specialist develops and reviews wildfire training curriculum, schedules classes and provides for regional wildfire training delivery around the State.

     Cell: 307-262-5155 Email: russell.haynes@wyo.gov


  

NFA Courses

* To reduce the risk of identity theft, FEMA, the National Fire Academy (NFA), and the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) eliminated the use of the Social Security Number (SSN) on all student applications. All applicants are required to obtain a SID which will be used in place of your social security number (SSN). 

Information for Instructors:

Send in a Course Announcement to the Certification Office one month before the class begins. This needs to include: Title of class - number and name of class, date(s) of the class, location of the class - town, state, and the name of the instructor. Send to: rebecca.bestul@wyo.gov

* Please make sure that all students are listed on the roster with email information as to where certificate will be sent. Please also indicate whether the student has passed or failed the class.

          Course Announcement Form

         Roster Form

When the class is complete send the roster that includes pass/fail to the email above. This must be done within three (3) days.   

Information for Students:

* Note: You will NOT receive a certificate unless you fill out the online application.  click here: Online Admissions Application

The online admissions application is open 24 hours before the start of the course and 14 days after completion of the course.

* To register for an SID, click here. 

* For questions and steps to obtain your FEMA Student Identification (SID) number, click here: Certification Notice.

NFA Course Transcripts and Certificates

* Note: Have your SID number, email and course information ready.

NFA Course Request Process

1.    The NFA Course Catalog can be searched at the following link: 

https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/

2.    Forms that must be completed for the course: 

a.    Course roster 

A course roster must be completed by the instructor and signed by the students; P/F must be noted by the instructor. 

b.    Course quizzes 

The students must be tested at the end of the course; the instructor must grade the quiz and return to the Certification Office.

      

3.    Issuance of Certificates 

      a. Course certificates cannot be issued if the student has not signed the roster and filled out the online admission application.

      b. Course certificates will be emailed to the student by the NFA.



* Note: Contact Rebecca Bestul at the Wyoming Fire Academy at (307) 857-9253 or rebecca.bestul@wyo.gov to obtain any course materials and handouts at least thirty (30) days in advance of holding the class.