The Southeastern Utah Fall Wildland Firefighter School concluded on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Utah State University Eastern in Price. The training program provided specialized instruction for career, volunteer, and industrial firefighters, meeting established standards set by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group and the National Fire Protection Agency.
Training Program Scope
The training session, which began on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, and ran through Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, focused on providing standardized wildfire training. According to information from the event listing, the school was designed to instill professionalism, safety, and interagency cooperation among participants.
Certification and Standards
The Utah Fire and Rescue Academy, through Utah Valley University, offers wildland fire training designed for both career and volunteer fire departments. The academy's curriculum is structured to meet or exceed the requirements and standards of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA).
Professional Designations
The training program utilizes specific NFPA terminology for its certification tracks. Under the NFPA 1051 Wildland Fire Fighter Professional Qualification Standard, the Basic Wildland Firefighter is designated as Wildland Firefighter I. The Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss is designated as Wildland Firefighter II.
Terminology Differences
The designation system used by the NFPA differs from the NWCG titles. While the NFPA classifies the Basic Wildland Firefighter as Wildland Firefighter I and the Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss as Wildland Firefighter II, the NWCG uses the opposite terminology, where Firefighter II refers to the basic level and Firefighter I refers to the advanced level.
Testing Requirements
Certification testing for Wildland Firefighter I and II requires scheduling at least 30 days in advance. Beyond the cognitive and manipulative certification tests, any firefighter seeking a Red Card must also complete a physical fitness test as administered by their specific department.
Departmental Training
The academy's training courses can be delivered directly to fire departments. These classes include all necessary course material and the wildland equipment required to practice the skills portion of state certification.
Location Details
The Southeastern Utah Fall Wildland Firefighter School was hosted at Utah State University Eastern, located at 500 N 100 E in Price, Utah. This location served as the hub for the educational workshops and training sessions held during the fall session.
