Announcing the 2026 Winter Wildland Fire Academy! This academy is sponsored by the Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Commission and will be held from February 23 to February 27, 2026 in South Portland, ME.
Course Information
The following courses will be offered:
- L-964, Situation Unit Leader
- L-965, Resource Unit Leader
- S-358, Communications Leader
- S-355, Ground Support Unit Leader
- P-310, Fire Prevention Education Team Member
Please see the announcement documents below for full course descriptions, registration fees, prerequisites, and target group information.
Dates and Location
The Winter Wildland Fire Academy will be held from February 23 to February 27, 2025 at:
Best Western Merry Manor Inn
700 Main Street
South Portland, Maine 04106
Accommodations
A block of rooms is reserved at the Merry Manor Inn (207-774-6151) at a NFFPC rate of $104.00 (USD) for a single or double room. Candidates are to make their own arrangements for rooms.
Please state that you are with the Northeast Compact group. Students need to make their own room reservations by February 10, 2026.
Nomination Process and Registration
Students must submit the attached NE Compact Nomination Form. Successful students will receive a certificate at the end of the course.
Please email the Training Nominations Form (see below) to Eric Earle (eearle@nffpc.org).
Individuals will be notified by February 9th, as to course admittance.
