January 13 -- 16, 2009
Target Group
Aviation flight crews in wildland firefighting at National, Regional, and Field levels who are involved in fire suppression operations using large retardant aircraft. This includes contractor personnel who have responsibilities as firefighter pilots. Contractor management personnel will be considered on a space available basis. Agency individuals may include Leadplane Pilots and Air Tactical Group Supervisors.
Objectives
Course Description
The National Aerial FireFighting Academy (NAFA) is a training effort by and for personnel directly involved in aerial retardant delivery.Class size will be limited to a maximum of 55 persons. Composition desired is a maximum of: 18 Air Tactical Group Supervisors (ATGS); 8 Leadplane Pilots; 18 Multi-Engine Airtanker Pilots; 5 Single Engine Airtanker Pilots (SEATS); 6 Type I Helicopter Pilots. (For airtanker and helicopter contractors, Federally contracted pilots will have priority.)
Important Dates
Nominations Due: November 3, 2008
Notification of Selection: December 15, 2008
Nomination Process
Please ensure nominees identify the position they hold (qualified or trainee) that meets the target group requirements.
Please see the NAFRI nomination process available at http://nafri.gov/pages/nominationprocess.htm.
Course Coordinator: Tim Peterson, (520) 799-8757; fax (520) 799-8785