Welcome to the 2026 Summer Colorado Wildland Fire & Incident Management Academy

 

June 1-5, 2026

Colorado Mesa University

1280 Cannell Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Grand Junction, Colorado

                                                                            

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • This is a new event which requires you to set-up a new user account.
  • Changes/updates to your classes: - once your initial registration has been submitted you will need to contact us (719)589-1400 or info@cwfima.org to make changes!
  • GROUP BILLING: If you are registering multiple people use their email address and add your email address in the additional email field. Follow instructions for "Group Billing" in the payment section.
    • There is NOT a group registration feature, registrations are individual due to prerequisites and qualifications collected. 
  • Waitlists - please email us at info@cwfima.org or call (719)589-1400 to be added

 

                    (719)589-1400 or info@cwfima.org 

Full classes and cancelled classes: None at this time

 

 

 

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Contact Information

If you are Federal: Please list Agency-Office/District

Example: USFS-Pike NF-South Platte RD / BLM-Craig District / NPS-Mesa Verde / FWS-RM Arsenal

Primary Mailing Address

Billing Information

 

Is this your first time attending this Academy?

Are you a member of a CO-IMT? If so, which one.

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Registration Type

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Please list your relevant Prerequisites and Qualifications Below:

 

**If you are taking S-130/190 or are new to the fire industry, please list None or NA.

Prerequisites

Qualifications

Course Selection

 

Skills Specific Courses

CWMBP: Community Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices Training

June 3-5

Prerequisites: 

Step 1: Register on CWFIMA site.

Step 2: Receive additional instructions from a COCO representative and fill out the additional paperwork to confirm acceptance into the course.

AMOUNT
260.00
TOTAL

LS (AM): Lead Strong Workshop (AM Session)

Morning 8:30- 12:30 AM

Prerequisites: None

AMOUNT
85.00
TOTAL

LS (PM): Lead Strong Workshop (PM Session)

Afternoon 1:30- 5:30 PM

Prerequisites: None

AMOUNT
85.00
TOTAL

MIT 101: Mitigation 101

June 3

Prerequisites: None

AMOUNT
85.00
TOTAL

MH: Mental Health Essentials for Wildland Firefighters: Managing subjective hazards in the wilderness

June 5

Prerequisites: None

AMOUNT
85.00
TOTAL

PEW: Personnel & Equipment Time Recorder Workshop

June 4-5

Prerequisites: I-100 Introduction to ICS, S-110 Basic Wildland Fire, IS-700 Introduction to NIMS, Initiated PTRC or EQTR Taskbook. Completed S-260 and S-261 or previous trainee assignment preferred.

Required Program Access: FAMAUTH Account with e-ISuite Enterprise Access, FireNet or FireNet Guest Account

AMOUNT
175.00
TOTAL

Tech (A): Field Mapping Tools for Operations (Session A)

June 3

Prerequisites: None.

All students need COWIMS and NIFC ArcGIS online accounts BEFORE the course. More details will be provided in class resource order.

AMOUNT
85.00
TOTAL

Tech (B): Field Mapping Tools for Operations (Session B)

June 5

Prerequisites: None.

All students need COWIMS and NIFC ArcGIS online accounts BEFORE the course. More details will be provided in class resource order.

AMOUNT
85.00
TOTAL

NWCG Courses

FI-210: Wildland Fire Origin & Cause Determination

June 1-5

Prerequisites: Law Enforcement Officer or 1 year experience as a firefighter.

AMOUNT
530.00
TOTAL

ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

June 1-3

Prerequisites: ICS-200

AMOUNT
260.00
TOTAL

ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command & General Staff - Complex Incidents

June 4-5

Prerequisites: ICS-200, ICS-300

AMOUNT
185.00
TOTAL

L-280: Followership to Leadership

June 3-4

Prerequisites: Experience on incident assignments in operations or support functions & L-180.

PREWORK will be emailed.

AMOUNT
185.00
TOTAL

M-280: Resource Advisor, Fireline (REAF)

June 4-5

Prerequisites: ICS-100, ICS-200, S-130, S-190, RT-130.

AMOUNT
185.00
TOTAL

S-112: Wildland Fire Chainsaws

June 1-3

Prerequisites: None.

PREWORK can be found in the Wildland Fire Learning Portal and must be completed before class. Approx. 4 hours. https://www.wildlandfirelearningportal.net/

AMOUNT
365.00
TOTAL

S-130/190 FD: Review & Field Day for Basic Firefighting (Blended)

June 3-4

Prerequisite: successful completion of online S-130/190 and L-180 modules (approx. 24 hours online) prior to attending 2-day class. This can be found on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal.

AMOUNT
220.00
TOTAL

S-130/190: Basic Firefighting & Intro to Fire Behavior (5-day w/field)

June 1-5

Prerequisite: None.

AMOUNT
475.00
TOTAL

S-131: Firefighter Type 1

June 3-4

Prerequisite: FFT2.

AMOUNT
185.00
TOTAL

S-200: Initial Attack Incident Commander

June 4-5

Prerequisite: Qualified as any Single Resource Boss.

AMOUNT
175.00
TOTAL

S-211: Portable Pumps & Water Use

June 1-3

Prerequisite: None.

AMOUNT
310.00
TOTAL

S-215: Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface

June 1-3

Prerequisite: Qualified FFT1 (Squad Boss).

AMOUNT
260.00
TOTAL

S-219: Firing Operations (New Blended- includes ½ day Lead Strong Workshop)

June 1-2

Prerequisite: Qualified FFT1.

PREWORK can be found in the Wildland Fire Learning Portal and must be completed before class. Approx. 4 hours. https://www.wildlandfirelearningportal.net/

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL

S-230: Crew Boss (New Blended- includes ½ day Lead Strong Workshop)

June 1-2

Prerequisites: Qualified FFT1 and Completion of S-290.

PREWORK can be found in the Wildland Fire Learning Portal and must be completed before class. Approx. 4 hours. https://www.wildlandfirelearningportal.net/

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL

S-231: Engine Boss

June 3-4

Prerequisites: Qualified FFT1 and Completion of S-290 and S-230.

PREWORK can be found in the Wildland Fire Learning Portal and must be completed before class. Approx. 4 hours. https://www.wildlandfirelearningportal.net/

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL

S-236: Heavy Equipment Boss

June 3-5

Prerequisites: Qualified FFT1.

PREWORK can be found in the Wildland Fire Learning Portal and must be completed before class. Approx. 2 hours. https://www.wildlandfirelearningportal.net/

AMOUNT
280.00
TOTAL

S-260: Interagency Incident Business Management

June 1-3

Prerequisites: None, recommended I-100, S-110.

AMOUNT
260.00
TOTAL

S-270: Basic Air Operations

June 1-2

Prerequisites: None.

AMOUNT
185.00
TOTAL

S-273: Single Engine Air Tanker Manager

June 3-5

Prerequisite: Completion of S-270.

PREWORK: Students are required to complete five online modules and complete an assessment prior to class. Refer to the Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) Guide for IAT A-course equivalencies: https://www.iat.gov/

AMOUNT
340.00
TOTAL

S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (Blended)

June 1-2

Prerequisites: Successful completion of S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior.

The course is a blended training combining an Online Training (OLT) component and an Instructor-led Training (ILT) component.

Students Must have a Wildland Fire Learning Portal Account at https://www.wildlandfirelearningportal.net/

*Students will be enrolled by the instructor one month before the class and may begin their prework then, more information will be released once students are accepted into the class. 

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
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Trainee Positions

Have you ever been a Trainee in the requested position before?

Type of Position Task Book Initiated

Date Taskbook Initiated

What dates are you available as a trainee? ( Start & end date, 4 days minimum)

Lodging Options:

We encourage Trainees to stay in the hotel with their trainers and fellow staff members to gain more experience and build connections. Please let us know if you would like us to make that reservation for you. 

Trainees ARE RESPONSIBLE for covering their own hotel cost.

 

  • Host Hotel will be La Quinta $139 includes breakfast (the link will be provided in the confirmation email)

Lodging Information

Lodging Dates (arrival and departure)

Basecamp Manager (BCMG) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Division Supervisor (DIVS) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Equipment Manager (EQPM)

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Facilities Unit Leader (FACL) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Incident Commander (IC) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Incident Technical Service Support (ITSS) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Liaison Officer (LOFR) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Logistics Section Chief (LSC) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Medical Unit Leader (MEDL) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Operations Section Chief (OSC) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Ordering Manager (ORDM) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Planning Section Chief (PSC) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Public Information Officer (PIO) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Receiving & Distribution Manager (RCDM) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Resource Unit Leader (RESL) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Safety OffIcer (SOFR) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Situation Unit Leader (SITL) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Status Check-in Recorder (SCKN) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL

Training Specialist (TNSP) Trainee

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
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Vendor Sponsorship Information

  • 5-Day Booth Space with Table
  • Daily Lunch for 2 personnel (additional personnel allowed for higher levels)
  • Advertisement on CWFIMA.org webpage (Hotspot and Flame levels receive rotating banner space)
  • 1-page flier emailed to attendees (supplied by vendor)
  • Vendor Social includes food & beverage with mic highlights by each sponsor
  • Free class (up to 5 days) for Flame Level Sponsor

 

  1. The main point of contact will register with the booth space fee.
  2. The remaining booth attendees will register as a Vendor rep ONLY. If choosing the base fee and having more than 2 representatives in attendance will require additional meals. (Unsure? register with out meals and email Sam and Wendy for confirmation).

Sponsorship Levels

* Ember(Classic) registration is no longer available due to participation and cost of the vendor social

AMOUNT
750.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,000.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
2,500.00
TOTAL

List all additional personnel participating

Company Booth Attendee Meals

AMOUNT
30.00
TOTAL

List dates your booth will be set up and manned

Booth space will include 1 six foot table. Do you need additional space? Please provide details

What kind of booth do you have? What kind of security do you need?

Do you need power?

Number of Tables Needed

*Number of tables may vary, depending on sponsorship level and space available in venue. 

Please provide brief summary of services provided or merchandise you are selling.

List items you are willing to provide as prizes for the vendor social. Thank You!

Additional Requests

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Summary

Terms and Conditions
Cancellations after May 15, 2026 will incur a $30/class day cancellation fee for guaranteed meals. No shows to class will not receive a tuition refund. Refunds will take place within two weeks of cancellation date.
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