EOTZ Training
Click the course name to see a description and any prerequisites. To sign up for a Course send a nomination form to the Course Coordinator. Training course information is also available in the NWCG Field Manager's Course Guide.
The table below is sorted by "Nominations Due" date. Click here to sort by Course Name.
| Course | Course Dates | Location | Nominations Due | Instructor | Instructor's Phone | Coordinator | Coordinator's Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-390 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior | February 27 - March 2, 2012 | La Grande Ranger District, 3502 Hwy 30, La Grande, Oregon | Friday, 27-Jan-2012 | Brenda Younker | (541)962-8686 | Brenda Younker | (541)962-8686 |
| RT-300F Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Refresher | April 4, 2012 | Umatilla N.F. supervisors Office, Downstairs Conference Room , 2517 SW Hailey Ave., Pendleton, Oregon | Friday, 16-Mar-2012 | Chris Johnson | (541)278-3704 | Doug Simler | (541)278-3913 |
| S-234 Ignition Operations | June 21-22, 2012 0900-1730 | Blue Mountain Community College; Room 214, Pendleton, Oregon | Tuesday, 1-May-2012 | Jon Ellis | (541)427-5312 | Doug Simler | (541)278-3913 |
| S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander | June 19-20, 2012 0900-1730 | Blue Mountain Community College; Pioneer Hall, Room 132, Pendleton, Oregon | Tuesday, 1-May-2012 | Tara Mackleit | (509)843-4676 | Doug Simler | (541)278-3913 |
| S-270 Basic Air Operations | May 22-23, 2012 0830-1700 | Burns Helibase | Tuesday, 1-May-2012 | Jeremiah Boyd | (541)573-4477 | Kristina Thissell | (541)573-4318 |
| I-300 Intermediate ICS | May 14-17, 2012 0800-1700 | Columbia County Fire District #3, 206 West Main, Dayton, Washington | Tuesday, 1-May-2012 | Bob Allbee | (509)843-4634 | Doug Simler | (541)278-3913 |
| S-261 Applied Interagency Incident Business Management | June 13-15, 0800-1700 | La Grande PNW Research Station, 1401 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, Oregon,97850 | Tuesday, 1-May-2012 | Dana Reid | (541)278-3804 | Doug Simler | (541)278-3913 |
| S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management | June 11-12, 0800-1700 | La Grande PNW Research Station, 1401 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, Oregon, 97850 | Tuesday, 1-May-2012 | Dana Reid | (541)278-3804 | Doug Simler | (541)278-3913 |
| L-280 Followership to Leadership | June 19-21, 2012 0900-1700 | Tollgate Guard Station, Walla Walla Rd, Umatilla NF | Tuesday, 1-May-2012 | Jimmye Turner | (509)522-6027 | Doug Simler | (541)278-3913 |
| S-270 Basic Air Operations | June 28-29, 2012 0800-1730 | Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center, 59973 Downs Rd., La Grande Oregon | Thursday, 3-May-2012 | Miles Hancock | (541)975-5490 | Doug Simler | (541)278-3193 |
| Engine Operator (PMS 419) | June 18-22, 2012 | Vale District BLM, 100 Oregon St, Vale, Oregon | Wednesday, 9-May-2012 | TBD | Brian Rindlisbacher | (541)473-6337 | |
| S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior | June 18-22, 2012 | Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center, 59973 Downs Rd., La Grande, Oregon | Friday, 18-May-2012 | Noel Livingston | (541)523-1470 | Noel Livingston | (541)523-1470 |
| S-330 Task Force/Strike Team Leader | June 19-21, 2012 | La Grande Area | Friday, 18-May-2012 | TBD | Matt Howard | (541)886-2881 | |
| Plastic Sphere Dispenser Operator Refresher | May 30, 2012 1300-1630 | Pomeroy Ranger District, 71 West Main, Pomeroy, Washington | Friday, 25-May-2012 | Miles Hancock | (541)975-5490 | Doug Simler | (541)278-3193 |
| A-219 Helicopter Transport External Cargo Refresher | May 30, 2012 0900-1200 | Pomeroy Ranger District, 71 West Main, Pomeroy, Washington | Friday, 25-May-2012 | Miles Hancock | (541)975-5490 | Doug Simler | (541)278-3913 |
To sign up for a test, talk with the person listed under "Contact".
Year 2012 Work Capacity Fitness Test
| Date | Day | Location | Time | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-Feb-2012 | Wednesday | Walla Walla RD | 0900 | Matt James | (509)522-6281 |
| 19-Mar-2012 | Monday | Walla Walla RD | 0900 | Matt James | (509)522-6281 |
| 30-Mar-2012 | Friday | Umatilla N.F. Supervisors Office, Downstairs Conference Room, 2517 SW Hailey Ave., Pendleton, Oregon | 0830 | Doug Simler | (541)278-3913 |
| 24-Apr-2012 | Tuesday | Walla Walla RD | 0900 | Matt James | (509)522-6281 |
| 9-May-2012 | Wednesday | Walla Walla RD | 0900 | Matt James | (509)522-6281 |
| 18-Jun-2012 | Monday | Walla Walla RD | 0900 | Matt James | (509)522-6281 |
To sign up for a refresher, talk with the person listed under "Contact".
Please bring the following items to the refresher: hardhat, gloves, Nomex shirt, Incident Pocket Response Guide, pen or pencil. Contact your local fire manager if you need to acquire any PPE.
Year 2012 Fire Refresher
| Date | Day | Location | Time | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2012 | Monday | Walla Walla RD | 0800 | Matt James | (509)522-6281 |
| 20-Mar-2012 | Tuesday | Umatilla N.F. Supervisors Office, Downstairs Conference Room, 2517 SW Hailey Ave., Pendleton, Oregon | 0830-1700 | Doug Simler | (541)278-3913 |
| 25-Apr-2012 | Wednesday | Walla Walla RD | 0900 | Matt James | (509)522-6281 |
| 15-May-2012 | Tuesday | Umatilla N.F. Supervisors Office, Upstairs Conference Room, 2517 SW Hailey Ave., Pendleton, Oregon | 0830-1700 | Doug Simler | (541)278-3913 |
| 19-Jun-2012 | Tuesday | Tollgate Guard Station | 0900 | Matt James | (509)522-6281 |
| 28-Jun-2012 | Thursday | Tollgate Guard Station | 0900 | Matt James | (509)522-6281 |


