Applications can be submitted online at any time. The deadline for application for this year is August 16, 2013. Applicants will be notified of results by November 1, 2013. All applicants must be current members of AFE.
The Association of Fire Ecology's Wildland Fire Professional Certification Program is designed to further ecologically-based fire science and management. The complexity and importance of fire science and management is increasing worldwide. To meet the increasing demands for effective analysis, decision-making, and workforce development in a the changing fire landscape, the Education Committee of the Association for Fire Ecology (AFE) has developed a Professional Certification Program for fire ecologists, managers, and technicians. The goals of the program are to formally identify fire careers as vital professions, to set standards for the preparation of future fire professionals, and to document the education, experience, and training qualifications of members of the fire ecology and management profession.
We hope that this strengthens the recognition and support for ecologically-based fire science and management. We wish to recognize and advance sound, effective ecological application of fire through two unique programs developed by the Education Committee of the Association for Fire Ecology (AFE).
Certification of individuals as Wildland Fire Professionals, reflecting their education, training and experience, and
Certification of university education programs through our Wildland Fire Academic Program Certification.
AFE offers two Initial Certifications for those starting out in their wildland fire careers, and two Certification Pathways for Fire Managers and Fire Ecologists and Scientists. Check out AFE's website for more information.
Location: N/A
Deadline: 8/16/2013
Contact Name: Timothy Ingalsbee or Catia Juliana
Contact E-mail: office@fireecology.org
Contact Phone: (541) 852-7903
Expiration: 8/17/2013
Region(s): National, International
Topic(s): Fire Ecology, Intelligence, Outreach
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: http://fireecology.org/certification/wildland-fire-certification/