April 4, 2025 3:05 a.m.

The Rogue Interagency Training Association has opened registration for the Southern Oregon Wildfire School and is now accepting applications.

A release from the Rogue Interagency Training Association said the training, which will take place June 20th and 21st and is open to structural firefighters in southern Oregon who are looking to gain skills in wildland firefighting.

The two-day course is field based and features air operations, communications and a- live fire suppression training. Firefighters will learn how to effectively communicate with pilots and direct helicopter water buckets drops, as well as learn tactics to help wildland firefighters utilizing small, controlled fires. This training opportunity allows local structural firefighters to gain firsthand experience in wildland firefighting in a controlled environment.

This is the fourth year of SOWS, which will be held in the Ashland area this year. Registration information is available at: https://www.orrita.com/classes

Additional details are available at: https://www.facebook.com/orrita.oregon.