Minnesota Combined Training Calendar

Year

Sponsor

Course
       

 

2010

Dates

Course Number

Title

Sponsor

Location

Nominations Due

Administrator

Remarks

Continuous on-line self study

I-100

Introduction to ICS

online

Continuous Self Study - on line version of I-100 sponsored by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Continuous on-line self study

IS-100

Introduction to ICS

online

Emergency Management Institute version of I-100

Continuous on-line self study

IS-700

National Incident Management System: An Introduction

online

FEMA sponsored on-line training.

Continuous on-line self study

IS-200

Basic Incident Command System

online

FEMA on line course

Feb 2,4,9,11,16, 18, 23, 25, 20

S-130 / S-190 / L-180

Firefighter Training / Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior / Human Factors on the Fireline

Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie Campus, 1200 College View Drive

Todd Seitz
952.995.1329

Instructor: Tom Sherman February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 6:00pm to 10:00pm and Saturday Feb 20 8:00-4:30

February 16, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

MN Interagency Fire Center, Grand Rapids MN

Barb Meyer
218-327-4570

Instructor Handoff session.

February 17-19, 2010

I-300

Intermediate Incident Command System

MNDNR

MN Interagency Fire Center Grand Rapids

2010-01-04

Barb Meyer
218-327-4570

FEB 17 CLASS IS FULL

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

CPF

Walker, MN Chase Hotel

Mike Rice
218.547.6002x117

0900-1500. Call to register. Mike Rice instructor.

February 18, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Fergus Falls Area DNR Office

Brenda Johnson
218.739.7576x260

Call or email to register. BRING A LUNCH!

February 19-28, 2010

S-130 / S-190 / L-180

Firefighter Training / Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior / Human Factors on the Fireline

Ridgewater

Ridgewater College, Willmar Campus

Mike Roe
320.222.6062

Feb 19 & 26: 6-10 pm

February 20, 21, 27, 28 8-5pm

February 22-25, 2010

RX-301

Prescribed Burn Plan Implementation

CPF

Chippewa National Forest, Walker Ranger District

2009-12-11

Debbie Hahn
218-327-4338

February 23, 2010

PEAT

Peat Fire Suppression Course

MNICS

MN Interagency Fire Center, Grand Rapids MN

2010-01-15

Barb Meyer
218-327-4570

February 24, 2010

BEHAVE

BEHAVE - Fire Prediction Software

MNDNR

DNR New Ulm Regional Headquarters

2010-01-15

Barb Meyer
218-327-4570

February 24-25, 2010

S-131 / S-133

Advanced Firefighter Training / Look Up, Look Down, Look Around

MNDNR

MN Interagency Fire Center Grand Rapids

2010-01-15

Barb Meyer
218-327-4570

March 1-5, 2010

S-130 / S-190 / L-180

Firefighter Training / Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior / Human Factors on the Fireline

MNDNR

Preston DNR Office

2010-02-16

Tom Romaine
507.359.6048

This is primarily for southern/central MCC crews.

March 2, 2010

BEHAVE

BEHAVE - Fire Prediction Software

MNDNR

MIFC Training Room

2010-01-29

Barb Meyer
218-327-4570

March 02, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, 2660 Fawn Lake Drive, Bethel

Beth Jones
763-689-7101

Call to register. Pack test will be given following the refresher - conditions permitting. Instructor: Haas

March 3-4, 2010

I-400

Advanced ICS

MNDNR

MN Interagency Fire Center Grand Rapids

2009-01-29

Barb Meyer
218-327-4570

March 05, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Bemidji; Beltrami Electrict Bldg, Hwy 71 N

Cindy Tisdell
218.308.2065

0900-1530. Lunch on your own. Instructors: Kelly and Ware. Contact Cindy to register.

March 05, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Morrison County Govt. Ctr.; Mtg Room 1

Jason Kern
320-616-2450, ext. 230

Call to register. 0900 Start time. Jason Kern instructor.

March 06, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Sauk Rapids DNR Office

Jason Kern
320-616-2450, ext. 230

Seating limited. Call to register. Haas instructor.

March 8 CLASS IS FULL

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Owatonna, MN Cabelas

Sarah Stegen
651.345.3216x221

Start time will be 0900. Please call to register.

March 08, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Brainerd, Central Lakes College, E-203

Craig Schultz
218.833.8707

0900 Start Time, Call to register, Jeff Haas Instructing

March 8-12, 2010

S-130 / S-190 / L-180

Firefighter Training / Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior / Human Factors on the Fireline

MNDNR

Bemidji MN

2010-02-15

Barb Meyer
218-327-4570

March 09, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Deer River MN, Morse Town Hall located north of Deer River on Hwy 46

Mary Salo
218-246-8343x221

Starts at 0830. Bring a lunch and an IRPG. Call Mary to reserve a slot.

March 09, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

CPF

Morse Town Hall, Deer River

Ben Roy
218.246.3456

USFS personnel call Ben Roy to register. MN DNR personnel call Terry Keeler (218-327-4435) to register. Bring a lunch. Ben Roy instructor. 0900 start time.

March 10, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

LacQuiParle Wildlife Management Area

Dennis Pederson
320-564.0100

0900 Start time. Instructor: Bob Neumiller Session sponsored by Pheasants Forever. Contact Dennis Pederson to see if there is space available.

March 12, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

BIA

Naytahwaush Sports Complex

Brad Estey
218-368-0325

0830-1530. Lunch on your own. Instructors: Brad Estey and Jeff Straub.

March 13, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Cambridge Area Office

Beth Jones
763-689-7101

Call to register. Pack test will be given following the refresher conditions permitting. Instructor: Haas

March 15-19, 2010

S-130 / S-190 / L-180

Firefighter Training / Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior / Human Factors on the Fireline

MNDNR

Eagan Fire Admin Station 6, 3795 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan 55122

2010-02-05

Sarah Stegen
651.345.3216x221

March 16, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Fort Snelling State Park

Mark Cleveland

0830 Start time. Please email Mark to register. Pack test will be given after the refresher. Instructor: Cleveland

March 16, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Rutledge Community Center

Jen Glenn
320.245.6789

Start time 0830. Call to register. Jen Glenn/Rick Dunkley instructors.

March 17, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

McGregor Community Center, Hwy 65

Kati Miller
218.927.4040x221

Start time 0900. Call to register.

March 17, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Hermantown Fire Hall, 5111 Maple Grove Rd, Hermantown.

Les Miller
218.723.4791x222

0900 Start time. Lunch is on your own. Call to register. Instructor: Haas

March 17, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

USFWS

Windom WMD Headquarters

Eric Earhart
507.831.2220x15

0830 start time. Contact Eric to register.

March 18, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Hibbing Memorial Building

Dan Prazak
218.262.6760x224

0900 Start time. Call or email to register. Instructor: Pete Leschak

March 20, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Bemidji; Beltrami Electric Bldg, Hwy 71 N

Cindy Tisdell
218.308.2065

0900-1530. Lunch on your own. Kelly and Ware instructors. Please contact Cindy to register.

March 22-26, 2010

S-130 / S-190 / L-180

Firefighter Training / Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior / Human Factors on the Fireline

MNDNR

MN Interagency Fire Center Grand Rapids

2010-02-25

Barb Meyer
218-327-4570

March 23, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Frontenac State Park, Frontenac MN

Sarah Stegen
651.345.3216x221

Call to register, 0800 start time, Mike Wachholz instructing

March 29 - April 2, 2010

RX-310

Introduction to Fire Effects

SUF

MN Interagency Fire Center, Grand Rapids

2010-01-29

Debbie Hahn
218-327-4338

Waiting for release of new course materials.

March 30, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Rushford, MN

Jason Walker
507.523.2183

0830 Start time. Contact Lewiston DNR forestry to register and for an exact location. Work Capacity test will be given after the refresher.

March 31, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Preston DNR Forestry Office, 912 Houston Street Preston MN

Jim Edgar
507.765.2740

Start time is 0830. Call to register. Work capacity test will be given after the refresher.

March 31, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

CPF

Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids MN

Ben Roy
218.246.3456

Call to register. Ben Roy instructor. 0900 start time.

April 02, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

USFWS

Big Stone NWR, Odessa MN

Jacob Beauregard
320.273.2191x107

Big Stone NWR will also be hosting a Work Capacity Test on April 1. Call to register for either or both events.

April 5, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Windom DNR Area Office

Michelle Baerg
507-831-2900, ext. 222

0830-1630 Call Michelle to register Instructor: Romaine

April 08, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Two Harbors Fire Hall

Tammy Olson
218.834.1420

0900 Start time. Call to register.

April 08, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

DNR New Ulm Regional HQ upper conference room, 261 Hwy 15 S.

Tom Romaine
507.359.6048

Bring an IRPG with you to class. Contact Tom via phone or email to register. Instructor - Romaine

April 09, 2010

S-130/190Online

Basic Firefighter Field Day

TNC

Camp Ripley Military Training Facility 15000 Hwy 115 Little Falls

Matt Graeve
218.575.3032

Contact Matt for a separate registration form.

April 12, 2010

RT-130

Annual Wildland Safety Refresher

MNDNR

Lac Qui Parle DNR Office, 14047 20th St Watkins MN

Karl Sieve
320.734.4450x229

Bring IRPG with you. Contact Karl via email or phone to register. Instructor: Romaine

June 1-4, 2010

S-130 / S-190 / L-180

Firefighter Training / Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior / Human Factors on the Fireline

MNICS

MN Wildfire Academy, Grand Rapids MN

Steve Flaherty
218-749-7770

Separate college nomination form should be used. Brochure will be available in early December.

offered the week of June 1-4

S-131 / S-133

Advanced Firefighter Training / Look Up, Look Down, Look Around

MNICS

MN Wildfire Academy, Grand Rapids MN

Steve Flaherty
218-749-7770

June 1-2, 2010

S-200

Initial Attack Incident Commander

MNICS

MN Wildfire Academy, Grand Rapids MN

Steve Flaherty
218-749-7770

Separate academy nomination form required.

June 1-4, 2010

S-212

Wildfire Powersaws

MNICS

MN Wildfire Academy, Grand Rapids MN

Steve Flaherty
218-749-7770

Separate academy nomination form is used. Brochure available in early December.

Held during the week of June 1-4

S-234

Ignition Operations

MNICS

MN Wildfire Academy, Grand Rapids MN

Steve Flaherty
218-749-7770

June 1-3, 2010

S-230

Crew Boss (Single Resource)

MNICS

MN Wildfire Academy, Grand Rapids MN

Steve Flaherty
218-749-7770

Separate academy nomination form required. Brochure available in early December.

June 1-2, 2010

S-270

Basic Air Operations

MNICS

MN Wildfire Academy, Grand Rapids MN

Steve Flaherty
218-749-7770

A separate academy nomination form is used. Academy brochure available in early December.

June 1-4, 2010

S-271

Helicopter Crew Member

MNICS

MN Wildfire Academy, Grand Rapids MN

Steve Flaherty
218-749-7770

A separate academy nomination form is required. Academy brochure available in early December.

June 1-4, 2010

S-290

Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

MNICS

MN Wildfire Academy, Grand Rapids MN

Steve Flaherty
218-749-7770

A separate academy nomination form is used. Brochure available early December.

June 1-4, 2010

D-110 / ROSS

Dispatch Recorder / Resource Ordering and Statusing System

MNICS

MN Wildfire Academy, Grand Rapids MN

Steve Flaherty
218-749-7770

A separate academy nomination form is used. Academy brochure available in early December.

June 02, 2010

EVOC

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

MNICS

MN Wildfire Academy, Grand Rapids MN

Steve Flaherty
218-749-7770

Academy nomination form is required. Academy brochure available early December.

June 2-3, 2010

L-280

Followership to Leadership

MNICS

MN Wildfire Academy

Steve Flaherty
218-749-7770

Separate academy nomination form is used. Academy brochure available in early December.

June 08, 2010

PEAT

Peat Fire Suppression Course

MNDNR

MN Interagency Fire Center, Grand Rapids MN

2010-05-03

Barb Meyer
218-327-4570

June 15, 2010

S-211

Portable Pumps and Water Use

MNDNR

Giants Ridge Biwabik MN

2010-05-03

Barb Meyer
218-327-4570

DNR Class. Slots available to other agencies on a space available basis.

Fall 2010

S-231

Engine Boss (Single Resource)

USFWS

TBD

Fall 2010

S-215

Fire Operations in the Urban Interface

SUF

TBD

Fall 2010

S-261 / S-260

Applied Interagency Incident Business Management / Interagency Incident Business Management

NPS

TBD

October 4-8, 2010

S-390

Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations

MNDNR

MN Interagency Fire Center, Grand Rapids

2010-08-15

Barb Meyer
218-327-4570

December 6-10, 2010

M-410

Facilitative Instructor

MNDNR

MIFC/Grand Rapids

2010-10-25

Barb Meyer
218-327-4570

 


Questions about the calendar should be directed to your agency training representative:

Org.

Representative

Phone

Email

BIA

Bob Lintelmann

218-751-2011 ext. 406

robert.lintelmann@bia.gov

GLFFC

Barb Meyer

218-327-4570

barb.meyer@state.mn.us

HSEM

Suzanne Donnell

651-201-7411

suzanne.donnell@state.mn.us

MNDNR

Barb Meyer

218-327-4570

barb.meyer@state.mn.us

MNICS

Barb Meyer

218-327-4570

barb.meyer@state.mn.us

MNWA

Steve Flaherty

218-749-7770

s.flaherty@mr.mnscu.edu

NPS

Brenda Miles

218-283-6662

brenda_miles@nps.gov

Ridgewater

Mike Roe

320.222.6062

mike.roe@ridgewater.edu

SUF

Debbie Hahn

218-327-4338

dhahn@fs.fed.us

TNC

Matt Graeve

218.575.3032

mgraeve@tnc.org

USFWS

Donald Lantz

763.389.3323x22

donald_lantz@fws.gov