RAPID CITY, S.D. — Registration is open for the 2017 Wildland Fire Academy, which will be held in Ft. Pierre, S.D., on March 23-26. The academy is put on by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture’s Wildland Fire Division.
This event provides valuable training experience for volunteer fire departments (VFD), state and federal firefighters. Grant funds are available for VFD’s to offset the costs of participation.
South Dakota Wildland Fire training specialist Tamara Dierks says, “A quality training experience provides firefighters with the tools to perform safely, develop leadership skills and gain higher qualifications. Not only does this foster high quality firefighters, but it allows them to network with people from all over the state creating relationships that benefit everyone from the local VFD to the citizens of South Dakota.”
The registration deadline is March 12. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $30 per student. For a list of classes and details to register, visit: http://reg.abcsignup.com/view/
For more information, please contact Tamara Dierks, South Dakota Wildland Fire at 605.393.4229 or emailtamara.dierks@state.sd.us.
South Dakota Wildland Fire can be found on Facebook by searching SD Wildland Fire and on Twitter @SDWildlandFire.
Agriculture is a major contributor to South Dakota’s economy, generating $25.6 billion in annual economic activity and employing over 115,000 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture’s mission is to promote, protect and preserve this industry for today and tomorrow. Visit SDDA online at http://sdda.sd.gov or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. SD Ag Chat podcasts can be found in the Ag News section at http://sdda.sd.gov/news. You may subscribe, free of charge, through Google Play Music, iTunes or from https://sdagchat.podbean.com/.
— South Dakota Department of Agriculture
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