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NATA partners with Florida Park Service to offer first virtual Florida Fuels & Weather fire training


December 4, 2020

Last month, the Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) was pleased to collaborate with the Florida Park Service (FPS) to offer for the very first time a 100% virtual Florida Fuels & Weather fire training. This training, typically offered ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fire, Florida Park Service, Fuels, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Trainings, Weather, Wildland Firefighter

NATA’s S-130/S-190/L-180 Basic Wildland Firefighter training sizzles with satisfaction


August 21, 2019

Overview NATA hosted S-130/S-190/L-180: Basic Wildland Firefighter training in Gainesville August 6-9 and is pleased to report it was very well-received! This training is always in demand by natural resource professionals, land managers, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fire, NATA, Natural Areas Training, Workshops
Participants at S-131 training.

Registration now open for S-131 and S-215 fire trainings


April 1, 2019

Calling all burners who have already taken S-130/190! Interested in expanding your wildland fire background? Registration is now open for 2 wildland fire trainings this coming June-- S-131 Firefighter Type I and S-215 Fire Operations in the ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fire, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, S-131, S-215, Workshops

NATA releases 2018 Annual Report; results of fire questionnaire reveal impact of S130/190


December 6, 2018

  Highlights of 2018 Annual Report It’s that time of year to reflect back on what the Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) has achieved in 2018. It’s been quite a busy year! NATA offered 6 workshops (3 core workshops and 3 fire trainings) ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Annual Report, Fire, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Workshops

NATA hosts S-131/215 in June; S-130/190 registration now full


July 2, 2018

The Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) hosted two fire trainings at the Doyle Conner Building in Gainesville this June. Participants travelled from all over the state, representing many agencies, organizations, and entities! These workshops ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fire, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Workshops

Learn about wildfire prevention at the upcoming S-130/190 training hosted by NATA in August


June 4, 2018

Are you fire ready? Spaces are quickly filling up for the Basic Wildland Firefighter (S-130/190) training! This workshop is hosted by NATA and will take place in August in Gainesville. Last month, we blogged about the value of S-130/190 in ... READ MORE

Category: , Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fire, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Prescribed Fires, Workshops

NATA’s entry-level fire workshop always looks great on job resume–register today for S-130/190!


May 15, 2018

The Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) will be hosting Basic Wildland Firefighter (S-130/190) on August 14th through the 17th at the Doyle Conner Building in Gainesville, FL. This training serves to provide entry-level firefighter skills ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fire, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Workshops