JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton Interagency fire managers announce that with a busy fire season expected, wildland firefighters from across the area are receiving important preseason training next week in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
The class is being held June 6-10, at the Kemmerer Events Center, and the field portion will be held at Nugent Park located on the Kemmerer Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. This event is a cooperative effort between Teton Interagency fire managers.
The community of Kemmerer can expect to see an increase in firefighters at hotels, restaurants, grocery stores and fire vehicles along roadways for the next week.
Students in the 60-hour wildland firefighting class focus on three main areas: fire behavior, safety, and operational tactics. The school emphasizes practical applications for use during wildfire response situations. Participants learn about navigating wildland settings such as responding on mountain roads, fire weather, behavior and communications and get to test their skills out during simulated incidents.
The four-day course begins with a classroom portion, followed by two days of field exercises. Over 30 participants from the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park will be in attendance.
The field portions of the course will be held Thursday and Friday on the Kemmerer Ranger District in Lincoln County, Wyoming. While no road or trail closures are anticipated, forest users travelling in the area should use caution and watch out for firefighters and firefighting equipment.
