Announcing the Spring Wildland Fire Academy! This academy is sponsored by the Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Commission and will be held from May 27 to May 28, 2026 in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC.
Operational Readiness Exercise
Course Overview
The Operational Readiness Exercise is designed to help participants maintain and strengthen the core competencies required to perform effectively as members of an Incident Management Team (IMT).
This instructor-led training focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to operate within a Type 3 Incident Management Team deployed to a wildfire incident.
Participants will engage in a structured, scenario-based exercise that promotes learning through discussion, guided instruction, and active involvement.
Please note enrollment is limited for this training opportunity, and only a restricted number of students will be admitted. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.
Additional course information can be found in the attached announcement below.
Dates and Location
The Spring Wildland Fire Academy will be held from May 27 to May 28, 2026 at:
Pavillon André-Coindre,
5030, rue Clément-Lockquell,
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures,
QC G3A 1B3
Accommodations
A block of rooms is reserved at Hotel MUST, 1345 Airport Road, L’AncienneLorette, Québec. Additional accommodation details will be provided upon acceptance into the course.
Cost
No tuition or registration. The Compact will cover the cost of up to two nights of accommodations for selected participants.
Nomination Process and Registration
Students must submit the attached NE Compact Nomination Form. Successful students will receive a certificate at the end of the exercise.
Please email the Training Nominations Form (see below) to Eric Earle (eearle@nffpc.org).
Individuals will be notified by April 15th, as to course admittance.
