SEZ Training

Updated Calendar

2012-02-01T12:22:00.000-08:00

Here is the updated calendar.

New S-130/190 class - Wilcox

Basic class in Oracle

S-260 class in Casa Grande for February - need students

S-270 Basic Air ops - Date will be identified soon. Keep checking back.

Call if you have questions

Cheryl
520-202-2704
cldickson@fs.fed.us

Updated Training Information

2012-01-18T15:53:00.000-08:00

Some news in the Zone.

There will be an area engine drill on March 2 at Pinal Air Park. Check in will be between 0800 - 0900. Lots of activities to do during the day. Run hose lay, build hose packs, other types of engine activities. Will count as the yearly refresher for those who attend. If you want more information, feel free to call me at 520-202-2704 or Jim Stout at 480-296-1566.

Still have an S-212 saw class, S-260 fire business mgmt, Basic fire class in Oracle, S-215 urban interface and the yearly refreshers. See updated calendar. Call if you have any questions or need help with class information.

Please verify that I have received any nominations that have been sent. That will ensure you get in the class. Fire season will be here before you know it with an opportunity to put into practice all that you have learned.

Happy Training
Cheryl Dickson
Zone Coordinator
520-202-2704
cldickson@fs.fed.us

Training Updates

2011-11-02T14:39:00.000-07:00

We have several classes that we need students for or the class will be cancelled.

S-290 Dec 5th in Rincon Valley. Nomination deadline is Nov 11.

M-410 - We still have slots available for the Nov 14 class.

L-280 - Nov 5-6 in Casa Grande

If you are interested in any of these, contact me right away and we'll get you in the classes.

Cheryl Dickson
520-202-2704
Fax 520-807-6293

Updated Calendar

2011-10-05T09:52:00.001-07:00

Here is the updated calendar with new dates for some of the courses. I am continually working with the Lead Instructors to get dates for the classes so keep checking back if the course your looking for isn't posted.

I am also working to include the courses in a calendar format so it's easier to see how they are within any given month.

Please call with questions.

Cheryl Dickson
Zone Training Coordinator
520-202-2704

New Training Calendar posted

2011-08-29T12:26:00.000-07:00

I have posted the lastest calendar. There are several classes that don't have information about where and when. Keep checking and as dates are given to me, I will post them. If you have questions, email me and I'll try to find out info for you.

Cheryl Dickson
cldickson@fs.fed.us

2011-2012 Training Season Planning Meeting August 10, 2011

2011-07-19T15:18:00.000-07:00

The training season is just around the corner and you know how it is - we are either fighting fires or training ourselves on how to fight them. With that, our annual training meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2011 at the Tucson Interagency Fire Center, 2646 E Commerce Center Place, Tucson, AZ 85706. We will be having a BBQ lunch that starts at 1100 and the meeting will begin at 1200. The lunch will consist of hamburgers, salads, beans and potato chips. All this for $5.00. Everyone is invited. Please come and help us start off the new season.

Please confirm if you will be attending to Cheryl Dickson - 520-202-2704

Updated dates for Basic Air Operations

2011-04-05T17:15:00.000-07:00

The Basic Air Operations class starts at 0900 on the 11th and ends at 1700 on the 12th. It is located at the Tucson Interagency Fire Center... Folks who have enrolled will be getting a letter tomorrow...

Updated Calendar

2011-03-24T09:49:00.000-07:00

Training season is almost over. A few refreshers and basic fire classes occurring. Most of these will be local and may not be listed on calendar. Call if you need to get in one and I may be able to point you in that direction.

Cheryl
520-202-2704

Refreshers on March 2 and April 7

2011-02-28T03:34:00.000-08:00

Start time for these refreshers is 0800 and they will last till around 4:30. They will be located at Tucson Interagency Fire Center. For other refreshers, please check with the course coordinator for times and locations..

Updated Calendar

2011-01-27T14:08:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone. Hope your winter is going well. We are definately in training season. Some courses are winding up already. Have lots of refresher courses this year. The big ones we normally have at NAFRI are separated this year. 1 in March and 1 in April. Have many around the zone. Call if you have questions.

Updated Training Calendar

2010-11-09T06:56:00.000-08:00

I updated the new calendar. Somehow the link has changed so when you open it up you will have to click on download to get to the calendar. I will work to figure out what is going on but you can still access the calendar.

Updated Calendar

2010-10-06T14:48:00.001-07:00

Updated the calendar as of 10/6/10. Changes are in yellow..

Zone Training Calendar

2010-09-30T07:53:00.000-07:00

I have posted the new SEZ Training Calendar for 2010-2011. Please note the nomination process for each class. Faxes are always welcome but email to tucsondispatch@gmail.com is an option as well.

Regional courses are all being done through the IQCS process for federal agencies. The AZ Wildfire Academy will be using that process this year as well. If you have any questions, please contact myself or your local training coordinator.

Have a great season.

Cheryl

520-202-2704

New Training Season Starting

2010-09-13T16:59:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the 2010-2011 training season. Zone training meeting September 14 at Tucson Interagency Fire Center at 1230.

Updated calendar - Aviation classes

2010-03-24T10:22:00.001-07:00

Here is the updated calendar. The new classes are aviation related.

A-219 - 3 classes. Call the Tucson Helibase directly for sign up. - see info on the calendar

RT-271 - Tucson Interagency Fire Center - Call Tucson Helibase directly to sign up - see info on calendar.

Classes are winding down for this season. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make it a great one!!!

Training Update

2010-03-15T12:22:00.000-07:00

Training calendar updated today.

Change on S-212 dates - Changed to 19-22 rather than 20-23. No need to resend information. let us know if you can't attend.

Reminder - Annual refresher dates

NAFRI - April 6th or 8th. Starting at 0800. Please let us know if you plan to attend.

Training calendar update

2010-02-19T08:35:00.000-08:00

Please note new class

S-234 - Catalina District

Tubac refreshers - 3 classes - March 3, 4, 5- 2010. Please RSVP Mark South to attend.

Updated Training information

2010-02-08T12:38:00.000-08:00

The calendar has been updated. We are in the new Fire Center now. Fax number is 520-807-7065. The phone number for Dispatch is 520-202-2710. My new phone number is 520-202-2704. Please change these numbers in your address books.

Classes coming up:
S-290 - Feb 27+
S-200 - March 30-31
S-212 - April 20-23
S-270 - April 20-21
S-271 - March 15-19
S-390 - April 14-18

Also, fire refreshers April 6 & 8 at NAFRI. Email me at cldickson@fs.fed.us with your interest or call dispatch to get your name on the list...
Thank Cheryl

Another training Update

2010-01-12T16:28:00.000-08:00

Updated calendar posted. New S-271 Helicopter Crewmember class in Tucson. See Calendar for dates.

training updates

2010-01-06T16:14:00.000-08:00

Updated training:

New class - S-200 in Sierra Vista in March 30-31,

New class - S-212 Chainsaws - Rio Rico, Feb 2-4

New date - S-130/290 Cochise College, Benson

New date for S-270 Basic Air Ops... April 20-21, 2010

Call with questions. 520-388-8486

We now have dates for S-390!!

2010-01-04T12:50:00.000-08:00

S-390 will be offered April 14 - 18, 2010 in Tucson. If you have put in a nomination and this date doesn't work, please let us know. We will be contacting those who have put in a nomination form to confirm. If you haven't put in your nomination and are interested, now is the time to do so. Any questions, email me at cldickson@fs.fed.us or call at 520-388-8486.

S-260 Incident Business Management

2010-01-04T12:49:00.001-08:00

This course is in 2 weeks. Get your nomination in if your interested.

Updated Calendar

2009-12-15T14:32:00.000-08:00

Note S-212 refresher has become a full course. S-234 pre-work and S-260 letter will be going out within the next few days. Please call with any questions.

Calendar updated 12/4/09

2009-12-04T05:41:00.001-08:00

Note updated courses. S-131, S-215, and S-234. Look at calendar for dates and course info.

Dozer Boss cancelled from Single Resource Boss

2009-11-30T16:18:00.000-08:00

The Dozer Boss class that was originally scheduled with the Crew/Engine Boss class was listed by mistake and is not being offered. I apologize for any inconvenience. Thanks

updated calendar

2009-11-30T08:54:00.000-08:00

Notice updated calendar. New dates for S-211 and S-212 at Catalina. Still don't have a definate date for S-390. We think it will be in the early spring of March timeframe. Will let everyone know when we have it.

S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior

2009-11-12T14:01:00.000-08:00

We have S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior coming up Nov 30 - Dec 4 in Tucson. Currently we don't have enough students to continue on with the class. If you have an interest, please contact me at 520-388-8486 or cldickson@fs.fed.us and let me know or send in a nomination form following the process on the training calendar. Thanks

S-260/261 dates added

2009-11-10T15:05:00.001-08:00

S-260 dates have been confirmed. We are doing it Jan 9-11 in Tucson. We also plan to have S-261 if we have enough interest. Please see the calendar for directions on how to send in your nomination. Any questions please call 520-388-8486 or email at cldickson@fs.fed.us.

S-390 info coming soon

2009-11-04T08:23:00.000-08:00

Hey all you S-390 fans. Hang in there. We are working to get a date and will post here as soon as I get it from the lead instructor. Potentially it will happen in January. If you have any quesitons, please email me at cldickson@fs.fed.us or call at 520-388-8486.

Addition of Regional Training Calendar

2009-10-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

Today I added regional training calendar. I will post as new updates are sent out..

Updated training calendar

2009-10-26T15:04:00.000-07:00

We have dates now for S-230 and will have S-390 by the end of the week. Also, doing 2 M-410 classes Dec 7-11 in Tucson. If attending, please make reservations at motel listed on calendar. With any questions please contact Cheryl Dickson at cldickson@fs.fed.us or 520-388-8486.

Update

2009-10-06T13:12:00.000-07:00

The calendar has been updated today. In two weeks I will post the courses on the calendar enclosed so you can see it in a calendar format. Keep checking back for updates.

Calendar Update

2009-09-28T16:03:00.000-07:00

Calendar was updated today. Please check back for new times and places as the calendar is still new. Please email cldickson@fs.fed.us with any questions.

SEZ Calendar Posted

2009-09-24T16:35:00.000-07:00

The 2009 - 2010 calendar has been posted. Look to the right and click on the link for Training List. The Calendar has not been filled in yet. Please call or email cldickson@fs.fed.us with any questions.

SEZ Training Meeting

2009-07-21T14:09:00.001-07:00

There will be a meeting to discuss 2010 schedule on September 17 in Tucson. The meeting will be held at Saguaro NP Fire Administration Building conference room at the end of Broadway. Please respond to Cheryl Dickson at cldickson@fs.fed.us or seztraining@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

S-234 Ignition Operations

2009-07-08T08:38:00.000-07:00

Catalina District is hosting an S-234 Course. Starts Monday 7-13 at 0800. For more info contact Steve Holley at 520-760-2310 or email seztraining@gmail.com for more information.

Fire Season still has potential in the NW

2009-07-05T10:41:00.001-07:00

Fire season may have been short in the Southwest but don't put away the fire pack just yet. See article about Pacific NW. http://tinyurl.com/m9wz2b

Quilt for Wildland Firefighter Foundation

2009-07-03T13:46:00.000-07:00

We are looking for fire T-shirts to be donated so we can make quilts to be auctioned off with proceeds going to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. If you have shirts you would like to donate, please contact me at SEZtraining@gmail.com and I will let you know where to send them. Thanks

Powerpoint Training Cancelled

2009-07-01T14:34:00.000-07:00

The class is cancelled for July 9. We will set up a class in early fall for anyone who wants it. Thanks

Powerpoint Training

2009-07-01T11:10:00.000-07:00

There will be a beginning powerpoint training on July 9 at NAFRI. Contact me at SEZtraining@gmail.com to enroll.

New Web Page

2009-06-30T14:59:00.000-07:00

We have a new web page. Check it out.