Colorado Wildland Fire & Incident Management Academy

11/06/2026

L-950: All-Hazards Position Specific Incident Commander

This course provides local- and state- level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Incident Commander (IC) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories:

1) Responding to the incident and command needs of the incident

2) Effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an IC on an All-Hazards ICS IMT

This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of an IC. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Prerequisites: ICS-300, ICS-400, IS. 100, IS. 200, IS. 700, IS. 800

11/04/2026

ICS-300: Intermediate ICS: ICS for Supervisors & Expanding Incidents

This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently using ICS in supervisory roles on expanding or Type 3 incidents. Topics include: ICS fundamentals review, incident/event assessment & agency guidance in establishing incident objectives, Unified Command, incident resources management, planning process, demobilization & incident transfer of command or close out. Qualifies for CO Post Credit!
Prerequisites: ICS-200
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10/31/2026

L-956: All-Hazards Position Specific Liaison Officer

This course provides local-and state- level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Liaison Officer (LOFR) on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT).

This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of a LOFR. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process and apply their new knowledge.

Prerequisites:ICS-300, ICS-400, IS. 100, IS. 200, IS. 700, IS. 800
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10/29/2026

L-950: All-Hazards Position Specific Incident Commander

This course provides local- and state- level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the
duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Incident Commander (IC) on an All-Hazards
Incident Management Team (AHIMT). These responsibilities fall into two categories:
1) Responding to the incident and command needs of the incident
2) Effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of an IC on an All-Hazards ICS IMT
This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active
participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the
skills required of an IC. Exercises, simulations, discussions, and a final exam enable participants to process
and apply their new knowledge.
Prerequisites: IS– 100.b, 200.b, 700.a, 800.b, ICS-300, ICS-400
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10/27/2026

S-131: Firefighter Type 1:
This course is designed to meet the needs of an advanced Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1). The course is interactive & contains several tactical decision games designed to facilitate learning objectives & class discussion.

Topics include: Fireline reference materials, communications & tactical decision making. Prerequisites: Qualified as FFT2.

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10/24/2026

CISM and Hospital Liaison courses are being offered at CWFIMA in January! Register now! Free tuition for federal employees!

10/20/2026

Calling all IMT trainees! We would love to have you attend our January academy and get incident experience and taskbook items completed for your qualification! We need your commitment for 4-7 days between January 9-15, 2027. Call or email us today! P.S. Free shirts included!!

10/19/2026

🔥 Check out these new courses we've added for 2027! Course descriptions are available in our Winter Course Brochure. Check it out! Register at cwfima.org! 🔥

10/05/2026

REGISTER TODAY! cwfima.org or scan the QR code below!

L-380, also known as “At the Point of the Spear: Leading and Preparing Emergency Response Units” is a 36-hour program that focuses on helping response leaders build more cohesive, adaptive and resilient teams. This program teaches principles for leading in high-risk and high-stress environments, building team cohesion, and resolving conflicts and problems within the team. Using a mix of theory, classroom exercises, and field exercises, this interactive program is designed to reinforce mission-driven operational culture at the team level and to provide a framework from which to launch future organizational development. Prerequisites: Supervisory responsibilities, S-130/190 & L-180. Delivered by Mission-Centered Solutions, Inc.

06/29/2026

The Colorado Wildland Fire and Incident Management Academy shares it's condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost on the fires here in Colorado.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CvZs6K1L9/

We are saddened to share the identities of the three firefighters we lost responding to the Knowles Fire in western Colorado on Saturday. The firefighters were assigned to the R***e Helitack crew and were engaged in initial attack operations on the Knowles Fire when the incident occurred.

The deceased firefighters have been identified as:
💜Emily Barker, 38, of Clinton Township, Michigan, assigned to the U.S. Forest Service R***e Helitack.

💜Nick Hutcherson, 27 of Glendale, Arizona, assigned to the U.S. Forest Service Kaibab National Forest.

💜Sydney Watson, 27, of Warrior, Alabama, assigned to the U.S. Wildland Fire Service R***e Helitack.

Two additional firefighters were injured during the incident and are receiving medical care.

“We mourn the loss of three firefighters who answered the call to protect others and made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their fellow citizens,” said U.S. Wildland Fire Service Chief Brian Fennessy. “Our thoughts are with their families, loved ones, friends and crewmates as they face an unimaginable loss. These firefighters embodied the courage, professionalism and selflessness that define the wildland fire service. Please join me and my family in keeping our thoughts and prayers with the families of the fallen and our injured firefighters and their families.”

The full press release can be found here: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/identities-released-three-firefighters-who-died-responding-knowles-fire-colorado