is there wildland training in illinois

[shawn68]

so i know i live in illinois and theres not many wildland fires but i have been on a fire dept for 6 years and i have always wanted to get into wildland if any one can give me some info on how i can get some training and beable to get into it i would like it thank you


shawn

[NonSurfinCaFF]

This site should be able to help you find traininig near you

http://www.nationalfiretraining.net/

Also there is a National Forest and National Grassland in Illinois, those should be able to help you at least get the basic training and might be able to help get you out some.

http://www.fs.fed.us/mntp/

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/shawnee/

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