Wildfire Academy gaining nationwide prestige – The Prescott Daily Courier – Prescott, Arizona

3/12/2010 10:32:00 PM

Wildfire Academy gaining nationwide prestige
(An AIMAZ website client)

By Joanna Dodder Nellans

The Daily Courier

Nearly 1,000 wildland firefighting teachers, students and support staff will be in Prescott today through Friday for the 8th annual Arizona Wildfire & Incident Management Academy.

About 15-20 percent of the students are coming from out of state this year, more than ever before, Academy Coordinator Tony Sciacca said.

“The academy is gaining a reputation as the premier academy in the country,” Sciacca said.

More people from out of state also means more people staying in local hotels. Several have offered student discounts.

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