Pueblo Community College Southwest will offer a one-week wildland fire academy in October. The academy will be held Oct. 7-11 at the PCC Southwest Mancos campus, 33057 Hwy. 160. It is open to anyone 18 or older. There is a limit of 20 students. The deadline to register is Friday, Oct. 4. 

Participants who complete the course will earn three college credits and will be prepared to earn entry-level wildland firefighter and wildland fire behavior certifications (S130 and S190). These certifications will enable them to pursue a career as a junior wildland firefighter or member of a frontline fire crew. Participants will also be able to meet with local and regional firefighters and get information about job opportunities. 

Tuition assistance and scholarships are available. For information, call 970-564-6201 (Mancos) or 970-385-202 (Durango) or email GoZoneMancos@pueblocc.edu. 

  Founded in 1933, Pueblo Community College is a premier teaching institution focused on providing academic and service excellence, without discrimination, to help its students acquire the 21st-century skills needed to better their lives. An educational and technological leader, PCC fosters economic development and utilizes strong partnerships in the communities it serves through its Pueblo, Fremont and Southwest campuses.