FSA Releases 2009
Open Enrollment Schedule
The University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy has released the 2009 Open Enrollment training schedule. Key dates for the spring and fall 2009 Company Special Training calendar at the Fire Science Academy are filling fast. To make your reservations and secure your preferred training dates, contact George Quick by calling (866) 914-0015, or you can reach George via e-mail, gquick@unr.edu.

2009 Company Special
Training Reservations
The is Fire Science Academy is currently accepting reservations for spring and fall 2009 Company Special training are beginning to stream in as well. To make your reservations early and assure your preferred training dates, contact George Quick by calling (866) 914-0015, or you can reach George via e-mail at gquick@unr.edu

2009 Wildland Fire Academy at the FSA

• Wildland Firefighter II - March 2-6
• S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior - March 3-6
• S-230 Crew Boss - March 9-11
• S-231 Engine Boss - March 12-13

FSA Announces Schedule for
Pro Board Certified Courses
The Fire Science Academy will host four Pro Board Certified courses through a unique partnership with TEEX (Texas Engineering Extension Service) in 2009. The schedule will include NFPA 1081-Leadership Training which will be offered March 10-11, NFPA 472-Hazardous Materials Incident Command Training, offered March 12-13, NFPA 472-Annex B, Flammable Liquids Bulk Storage Specialty, offered March 16-18 and NFPA 1081-Industrial Exterior Fire Brigade Training, offered June 15-19. TEEX personnel will present the courses. For additional information, please contact the Fire Science Academy by calling (866) 914-0015 or by e-mail at fireacademy@unr.edu.

The Fire Science Academy
Welcomes School Tours
From time to time throughout the year, the Fire Science Academy has the privilege of hosting students from the local school districts for a field trip.  Over the last two weeks, school groups from West Wendover, Carlin, and Elko and been on campus.  While here, they have the chance to tour the campus, try on bunker gear used by firefighters during their training, and to observe the live training taking place on the training field.  To arrange a tour for your group, please give us a call at (775) 754-6003.  Tours are available throughout the year.

Pipe Chase/Horizontal Storage Tank Ready For New Challenges
To meet the growing demands of our clientele for more advanced fire scenarios, the Fire Science Academy recently completed updates to the Pipe Chase/Horizontal Storage Tank prop. Additional burn points have been added, creating an even more challenging maneuver problem for multiple hose teams. The prop includes a large tank and pipe chase. The horizontal tank allows students to practice exposure protection in conjunction with fire fighting efforts. The pipe chase can also be used for training in combination attacks using water and dry chemical agents together to control a large pressurized flange fire.

What Does it Cost to be Prepared? Absolutely Nothing ...
The University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy has received a U.S. Department of Energy grant to offer the following course (dates TBD):

• Considerations in Large Scale Disaster Management for Public Officials. This 40-hour comprehensive course is designed for civic and community leaders who may be involved with incident management and/or planning responsibilities when facing a large scale disaster. 

All tuition, travel, lodging and meals are paid in full by scholarship, granted to U.S. participants upon acceptance through the University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy by the U.S. Department of Energy. Applicants are required to meet eligibility standards. Final selections will be made from qualified applicants.