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Wildfire academy tells council in‑person training boosts regional readiness
Summary
Representatives of the Colorado Wildfire Incident Management Academy told Colorado Springs City Council the academy’s incident-style training strengthens regional wildfire response, drawing students from 34 states and estimating a local economic impact exceeding $1 million.
The Colorado Wildfire Incident Management Academy briefed the City of Colorado Springs Council on Monday, saying its incident-based training improves readiness for complex wildfires that threaten the Front Range.
Incident Commander Bill Wall told council that the academy manages exercises using the same command and safety systems used on real incidents, giving students hands-on experience that complements local prevention efforts. "We don't have fire seasons. We have fire years," Wall said,…
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