ABOUT US

Empowering Firefighters, Safeguarding Communities: Excellence in Wildland Firefighting Training

SERVICE

Comprehensive training and education that aligns with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Standards.
A wide range of courses, from foundational training for novices to advanced programs for experienced firefighters.
Tailored programs designed to enhance the capabilities of firefighters in combating wildland fires.

EXPERIENCE

Led by seasoned instructors with a commitment to delivering top-tier education.
Focused on equipping firefighting professionals with the skills and knowledge needed for safety and efficiency.
Emphasizes the safety of communities and the firefighters who protect them.

ACCOUNTABILITY

A commitment to ensuring all graduates are well-equipped to manage wildfires effectively nationwide.
Courses designed to prepare firefighters to face the flames with confidence, competence, and a strong commitment to safety.
Educational offerings are made as beneficial and accessible as possible, catering to firefighting professionals of all experience levels.

PALO DURO WILDFIRE ACADEMY BOARD

Jonathan Stevens

Potter County Fire Rescue

Mark Mitchell

Crutch Ranch Volunteer Fire Department

Archie Stone

Borger Fire Department

Andy Mettham

Amarillo Fire Department

Jacob Mitchell

Randall County Fire Department

OUR MISSION

A Mission and Vision for Wildland

The Palo Duro Wildfire Academy is dedicated to fostering excellence and safety in wildland firefighting efforts.

Our mission is to offer comprehensive training and education that aligns with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Standards, ensuring our graduates are well-equipped to manage wildfires nationwide effectively.

Our curriculum ranges from foundational courses for novices to advanced training for experienced firefighting veterans, all designed to enhance their capabilities in combating wildland fires.

We are committed to equipping firefighting professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely return home and enhance their efficiency in suppressing wildland fires.

Our seasoned instructors are devoted to delivering top-tier education, focusing on both the safety of the communities we protect and the firefighters on the front lines.

While certain courses may have prerequisites and require pre-course work, our goal is to make our educational offerings as beneficial and accessible as possible to all firefighting professionals, regardless of their experience level.

At the Palo Duro Wildland Fire Academy, we prepare firefighters not just to face the flames, but to do so with confidence, competence, and a commitment to safety.