Facts about Arizona Wildfire and Incident Management Academy

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By Cronkite News Service

Here are key facts about the Arizona Wildfire and Incident Management Academy:

_ Location: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott.
_ Founded: 2003.
_ 2009 Dates: March 14-20.
_ Participants: More than 900, coming from 27 states.
_ Courses: Range from basic safety and firefighting techniques to advanced instruction on incident communication, tactical decision-making and controlled burns.
_ Cost: Between $40 and $60 a day; courses offered for a week.
_ More Information: www.azwildfireacademy.org