The Fifth Annual Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy will be held at West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Morgantown is conveniently located 75 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. It is accessible from I-79 and I-68.

Courses begin on June 4th and end on June 10th. The first course starts June 4th at 8:00 a.m. For directions to the WVU Percival Hall and the Evansdale Residential Complex (The Towers Dorm) please click on the following instructions.

Directions from Interstate 68 and 79.

Registration fees for the courses vary. Please check the course description and registration form for fees by course selection. Registration fees will reflect an early registration discount if your registration form is received by April 22, 2011. Please indicate the number of nights and meals in the total cost. Registration forms received after April 22, 2011 will be charged the regular fee. Please note that registration forms must be received no later than May 20, 2011; no registration forms will be accepted after this date. Please provide payment with your registration form. Payment methods are: check (made payable to West Virginia University) or credit card (Visa or Mastercard). If your tuition is to be paid by your agency, please indicate that on your registration form.

Cancellations received after April 22, 2011 will be assessed a $25.00 processing fee. No refunds will be made after 5:00 p.m. on May20, 2011. All cancellations must be made in writing. By registering, you allow any photos taken during the event by West Virginia University to be used in future web and printed publications.

A confirmation letter along with a payment receipt will be sent within two weeks of registering. If you have not received a confirmation letter within two weeks of registering, please call 304-293-0020.

Parking is very limited! If you are bringing your State vehicle, you are permitted to park in Area 46 which is directly across from Percival Hall (where most of your classes will be held) or in Area 50 (the lot above Percival Hall). Please do not park in the short term parking area to the rear of Area 46, you may receive a ticket. Also, please do not park in the first set of rows in Area 46; these are reserved for The Division of Forestry faculty and staff personnel. In the event that you bring your personal vehicle, please let us know in advance and we will obtain a temporary pass for the area across from The Towers.

On-campus lodging will be available at The Towers. This is dormitory style lodging and located within a five minute walk to Percival Hall classrooms. This low-cost option is: $46.00 for a single room and $23.00 per person for a double room (please indicate your option on the registration form). If you are checking in the day before your course, we encourage you to check in between 2-6 p.m. If this is not feasible, the registration desk at The Towers is open 24-7. Check out time is 12 noon, if checking out after 12 noon, you will be charged for an additional night. If you are requesting lodging, complete the “Lodging/Meal” section on the registration form.

Full service accommodations include: sheets, pillow, blanket, pillowcase, two towels and washcloth, as well as drinking glasses, bath soap and shampoo. Beds are made prior to guest arrival. Housekeeping staff will service rooms daily Monday through Friday. Rooms are not serviced on Saturday and Sunday, although extra towels and washcloths will be left in rooms on Friday. Sheets for groups/guests will be exchanged every Friday. Custodial staff will clean all common bathrooms and public areas on a daily basis.

Please remember to bring an alarm clock with you. Those who are early risers may also bring a small coffee pot. You may also want to bring shower shoes; there are no private showers.

Alternative lodging located near Percival Hall include: Hampton Inn, Euro-Suites, Quality Inn, and Residence Inn.

If you choose WVU Towers Lodging, remember that this is a West Virginia University Dormitory. There is no smoking in the rooms and no alcohol is allowed. Please adhere to a professional code of conduct.

Along with lodging in Towers, you may wish to purchase breakfast and lunch at Evansdale Café located in Towers (please indicate this on your registration form). Evening meals are not provided, but if you wish to eat at Evansdale Café, you may do so at your own cost. There are many good restaurants within walking distance from Towers. For those who do not require lodging, you may wish to purchase breakfast or lunch at Evansdale Café (please mark meals only on the registration form). If you are participating in a “Field Day Exercise”, please indicate Boxed Lunch on the registration form. Prior to arriving for your course, you will receive a Field Day lunch menu to choose from. This must be sent back before your arrival at the Academy.

On Monday, June 6th we will have our annual cookout sponsored by Wildland Warehouse, Suppliers of Wildland Gear. The cookout will be held at Krepps Park which is within walking distance from Towers. If you are interested in joining us for the cookout, please indicate that on your registration form so we can plan for the amount of food that is prepared. There will also be a raffle with all the proceeds going to the "Wildland Firefighters Foundation Fund". Please bring a donation from your agency to be raffled off.

If you are interested in learning more about what is going on in Morgantown during your stay, please go to: http://www.tourmorgantown.com/index.php. This is the link for Morgantown’s Visitors Bureau where you can download the brochure. If you would like information about biking and hiking, please go to: http://www.morgantown.com/trails.htm. If you would like to stay fit while in Morgantown, there is a fitness center that offers daily rates of $5.00. The center is approximately one mile from Towers. Please visit their website at: http://suncrestgym.com/home.htm

T-Shirts will be available for purchase at this year’s Academy. The cost will be $19.08 (cost includes tax) per shirt. Please complete the section on the registration form for your shirt.

Read the course descriptions closely as several of the courses require prerequisites. You will receive information concerning your pre-course work once you have registered.

Please select proper attire for classroom instruction. It is the student’s responsibility to provide their own PPE for field days.

Please conduct yourself in a professional manner during your time at the Fire Academy. Your actions reflect on not only you as an individual, but your agency/department and the fire service as a whole.

If you have any special needs, contact WVU at 304-293-0020 immediately. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your needs.

The Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy will attempt to provide a training program in the safest and most efficient manner possible. It is not possible to eliminate all of the potential hazards to a student’s safety. Some of the courses are “hands-on” training that may cause physical and mental stress. By agreeing to participate in The Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy, you acknowledge that you are aware of the risks associated with such courses and are voluntarily agreeing to assume all risks.