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

January 10-16, 2026 - COMPLETED

University of Colorado- Colorado Springs, Colorado

February 9-13, 2026

Marriott - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • This is a new event which requires you to set-up a new user account.  You WILL NOT be recognized using your log-in from any previous academy. You may reuse previous login info for your NEW USER ACCOUNT.
  • Changes/updates: once your initial registration has been submitted you will need to contact us (719)589-1400 or info@cwfima.org to make changes!
  • DO NOT use the same email address to register multiple people - you will overwrite the previous registration using the same email. If you are registering multiple people use their email address and add your email address in the additional email field. 
  • There is NOT a group registration feature, registrations are individual due to prerequisites and qualifications collected. 
  • Group billing - please have folks select "Group Billing" in the payment options.
  • Waitlist - please contact us to be added to any class list that is currently full.
  • Questions/problems - email us at info@cwfima.org or call (719)589-1400
  • Last day to cancel for a full refund is December 19th. A Cancellation fee of $30 per class day will be put into effect after that. 

 

                                     Once your registration has been submitted you will need to contact us to make changes!

 

Full Courses:

S-203/SM and S-390, Finance Workshop

Please email to be placed on the waitlist

Rescheduled

L-965, L-950, L-971 ***(week of April 13-19, 2026 at Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, Johnstown)

 

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Trainee Positions are Not available for February Course Week

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Lodging Options

 

Would you like CWFIMA to make your hotel reservation so you can be placed at the same hotel as your trainer?

  • We will reach out to get your preference on host hotels.
  • We will book/reserve your room based on your arrival and departure dates listed.
  • We will send you a hotel confirmation 1 week before the event.
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    • Exceptions: CO-IMT3 members will have their room added to the DHSEM group billing. Room is routed to the master, credit card only need for incidentals. 

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Trainee Positions

****Trainee positions are ONLY available at our January Academy****

 

 

Basecamp Manager (BCMG) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Communications Unit Leader (COML) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Division Supervisor (DIVS) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Equipment Manager (EQPM)

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Facilities Unit Leader (FACL) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Incident Commander (IC) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Incident Technical Service Support (ITSS) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Liaison Officer (LOFR) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Logistics Section Chief (LSC) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Medical Unit Leader (MEDL) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Operations Section Chief (OSC) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Ordering Manager (ORDM) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Planning Section Chief (PSC) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Public Information Officer (PIO) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Receiving & Distribution Manager (RCDM) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Resource Unit Leader (RESL) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Safety OffIcer (SOFR) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Status Check-in Recorder (SCKN) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Training Specialist (TNSP) Trainee

AMOUNT
200.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
300.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL
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Virtual Courses (December 2025)

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ICS/All-Hazard/ FEMA Courses (January)

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Skill Specific Courses (January)

Responder Strong Mental Health Train-the-Trainer Course has been cancelled and will hopefully be rescheduled for the 2026 Summer CWFIMA. 

 

 

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NWCG Courses (January)

Are you looking for the entry level wildland fire classes? Choose one of the S-130/190, Basic Firefighting Courses below.

There are 2 versions to selection from: 

  • 5-day in-person course with field (Jan 12-16)
  • 2-day in-person review and field with 20+ hours on online course work that must be completed prior to attending the review and field days (Session A or B)

 

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February Courses

These courses will take place February 9-13, 2026 at the Marriott of Colorado Springs on Tech Center Drive. 

FNWSP: Finance Workshop

Prerequisites: I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System, S-110 Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation, IS-700 Introduction to National Incident Management System, Initiated PTRC or EQTR Taskbook.

Required Program Access: NAP Account E-ISuite, Enterprise Access, FireNet or FireNet Guest Account

February 9-12
AMOUNT
390.00
TOTAL

IQS: Incident Qualification Systems (Session A)

Prerequisites: none.

February 9-10
AMOUNT
195.00
TOTAL

IQS: Incident Qualification Systems (Session B)

Prerequisites: none.

February 11-12
AMOUNT
195.00
TOTAL

L-381: Incident Leadership

Prerequisites: L-180, Qualified as any strike team leader (TFLD) (ICT4), any support unit leader or supervisory dispatcher.

February 9-13
AMOUNT
500.00
TOTAL

O-305: Type 3 IMT

Prerequisites: ICS-300, IS. 100, IS. 200

 
February 9-13
AMOUNT
500.00
TOTAL

S-203/SM: Introduction to Incident Information & Social Media Workshop

*Prework Required, complete “enroll me” online portion on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (estimated 3 hours)

Prerequisites: completion of pre-course work.

February 9-13
AMOUNT
510.00
TOTAL

S-390: Fire Environment Assessment & Fire Behavior Estimation

Prerequisites: Qualified as any single resource boss, Completion of S-290 and completion of S-390 online prework

February 9-13
AMOUNT
500.00
TOTAL
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Prerequisites and Qualifications

 

“Please be sure to put in the relevant Prerequisites completed and current qualifications required for the course you are registering for. Failure to do so will place your registration on hold until they are acquired by our Admin.”

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Terms and Conditions
Cancellations after December 19, 2025 will incur a $30/class day cancellation fee for guaranteed expenses. No shows to class will not receive a tuition refund. Refunds will be processed within two weeks of cancellation date, delays may occur over holidays.
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Payment Options

  • Cancellations must be received by December 19, 2025 for a full refund. After this date, a fee of $30 per class day will be billed. No refunds for no-shows. Substitutions are welcome.
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  • Credit card payments require the billing Zip Code.
  • No additional credit card fees charged
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