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New York Wildfire & Incident Management Academy
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
SUNY @ Stony Brook
50 Circle Road
Stony Brook, NY 11790-3409
Charles T. Hamilton, Academy Coordinator
Irene E. Ostapow, Assistant Academy Coordinator
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy has released its tentative 2008 schedule of classes. This schedule can be viewed by clicking on the the 2008 Wildfire Academy Announcement and Brochure link on the left side of this page. Please note that official registration will not start until the Academy brochure is officially released.
The 2008 New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy is scheduled to be held from October 24 through November 2, 2008. The Academy will once again be put on by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in conjunction with the Central Pine Barrens Wildfire Task Force, at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY, and at the Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Training facility in Yaphank, NY.
The 2008 Academy will have as its cornerstone classes a strong emphasis on prescribed fire management, wildland firefighting courses and will continue with its major expansion of incident management training.
The 2007 Academy featured several special events to mark the Academy's 10th anniversary and also featured a major expansion of the Academy's incident management training approach.
As the Academy enters its second decade of operation, the 2008 Academy and future Academy training offerings will expand upon the Academy's commitment to train individuals to not only respond to wildland fires but to function effectively and safely in the all-risk environment that many emergency responders are now asked to respond to.
Over the years, your enthusiasm and cooperation contributed to the learning experience and networking opportunities enjoyed by all who attended past academies. We look forward to hearing from you in the future as well as to seeing you at the 2008 Academy.
If you have any questions about the 2008 New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy, you may E-Mail me at fireacad@gw.dec.state.ny.us or you can call me directly at 631-444-0270.
Very truly yours,
Charles T. Hamilton,
Academy Coordinator
More about Wildfire Academy:
- 2008 Wildfire Academy Announcement and Brochure - New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy
- 2008 Wildfire Academy Information for Attendees - New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy
- Wildfire Academy Goals and Objectives - Goals and Objectives of New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy
- 2007 Wildfire Academy - New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy
- 2000 Wildfire Academy Photo Album - New York Wildfire and Incident Management
- Wildfire Academy Related Links - Long Island Wildfire and Incident Management Academy
