Cibola NF & NGs Accepting Applications for 2024 Women in Wildfire Camp

December 21, 2023 by cibolanfng 0 Comments

Application Period: Dec 23 – Feb 1

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Dec. 21, 2023 – Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands – Sandia Ranger District will host a Women in Wildfire Camp March 8 – 11, 2024 for individuals interested in exploring a career in wildland firefighting.

Camp participants will gain a greater understanding of the challenges and responsibilities of wildland firefighting.

Class work will consist of online training modules, where participants will learn about wildland firefighting strategy and safety.

During field training, participants will explore firefighting as a career in a hands-on way.

Successful participants will receive the beginning certifications needed to start a career in wildland firefighting.

Applications will be accepted thru February 1, 2024. For more information and a link to the application visit: Southwest Region – Women in Wildland Fire Camp – Select Program Location: Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands.

For additional questions on the Cibola Women in Wildfire Camp please contact Alexis Santariga at alexis.santariga@usda.gov 505-346-3905, or Luke Holden luke.holden@usda.gov 505-379-9502.