Student of Fire Initiative
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The University of Idaho Student of Fire Initiative builds on our work since 2021 to expand accessible wildland fire training, education, and program evaluation. As a past participant, we’re glad to have you with us. Feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone who may be interested. Check out our new website studentoffire.org for more info!
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FALL TRAINING IS OPEN
S-244 • S-290 • S-215 • RX-310 • M-410
| CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION
Explore the University of Idaho Associate’s Program.
| NEW LOOK. SAME MISSION.
Check out our new logo—and keep an eye out for Student of Fire gear coming soon!
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Training Highlights
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New Class: S ‑ 244 Field Observer & Fire Effects Monitor
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Flexible, self-paced online training featuring six real-world exercises to prepare you for FEMO/FOBS roles and your required field day.
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Cost: $100
Online Training: 22 hours
Prerequisite: S - 290
Format: Self-paced
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S - 215 - Fire Operations in the Wildland-Urban Interface
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Join us online this fall for S - 215, with morning and evening options available to fit your schedule.
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November 30–December 10 | Live Online Cost: $300 | 30 hours | Prerequisite: S - 290
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MORNING OPTION
Mondays: 1000 –1200 PT
Thursdays: 1000 –1300 PT
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Mondays: 1600 - 1800 PT
Thursdays: 1600 – 1900 PT
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Save the Dates: Upcoming Training
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| M - 410
| October 26 - November 6
| 09:00 to 11:30 PT
| Via Zoom
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| | | RX - 310
| November 16 - December 7
| Mondays 10:00 to 11:30 PT
| Via Zoom
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| November 16- 20
| 11:00 to 14:00 PT
| Via Zoom
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Employee Spotlight
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| | Meet Dr. Heather Heward
| Dr. Heward focuses her work on improving wildland fire training. Drawing on her experience as an educator and firefighter, she aims to strengthen communication, training effectiveness, and best practices for students, professionals, and the public.
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TAKE THE NEXT STEP...
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UI Associate’s Degree
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Turn your wildland fire experience and training into progress toward a degree. The program prepares students for careers in wildland fire, prescribed fire, fuels, and related fields.
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We want to hear from you!
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Let us know what you’d like to see in upcoming newsletters here!
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