By Amy Matthew
Pueblo Community College (PCC) Southwest will offer a one-week wildland fire academy in October.
The academy will be held Oct. 7-11 at the PCC Southwest Mancos campus, 33057 U.S.160. It is open to anyone 18 or older. There is a limit of 20 students. The deadline to register is Oct. 4.
Participants who complete the course will earn three college credits and will be prepared to earn entry-level wildland firefighter and wildland fire behavior certifications (S130 and S190). These certifications will enable them to pursue a career as a junior wildland firefighter or member of a frontline fire crew.
Participants will also be able to meet with local and regional firefighters and get information about job opportunities.
Tuition assistance and scholarships are available.
For information, call (970) 564-6201 (Mancos) or (970) 385-202 (Durango), or email GoZoneMancos@pueblocc.edu.
