Event Calendar
Training events, work capacity tests, and coordination activities for the Florida interagency fire community.
The Florida Interagency Coordination Center maintains a year-round calendar of training events, work capacity tests, and coordination activities designed to keep the state's wildland fire community ready for every season. From prescribed burn planning sessions to refresher courses on firefighting fundamentals, the schedule reflects the shared commitment of federal and state partners, including the U.S. Forest Service, the Florida Forest Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Whether you are a seasoned firefighter or new to the interagency team, the event calendar offers opportunities to build skills, earn qualifications, and connect with colleagues working across Florida's diverse landscapes.
Work capacity tests are a staple of the fire season preparation cycle, giving personnel the chance to demonstrate the physical fitness required for wildland fire assignments. These standardized assessments are scheduled throughout the year at district locations across the state, from Orlando and Lakeland to Myakka River and Okeechobee. The events also serve as an opportunity for crews to review pack requirements, equipment readiness, and field protocols. Participation helps ensure that every individual assigned to a wildfire or prescribed burn operation meets the interagency standards that keep crews safe and effective on the line.
Coordination meetings and planning sessions listed on the calendar bring together agency representatives from across the interagency spectrum to discuss current conditions, resource availability, and upcoming operational needs. These gatherings support the kind of collaborative decision-making that is essential during Florida's dry seasons, when wildfire risk climbs and prescribed fire activity intensifies. Participants review mapping products, authorization procedures, and dispatch protocols, ensuring that every agency operates from the same playbook. The result is a more seamless response when incidents arise, whether they involve a small rural brush fire or a larger wildland event affecting public lands.
The event calendar also highlights public-facing opportunities to learn about fire management in Florida, including open houses, demonstration days, and interagency showcases. These gatherings help residents understand the important role that prescribed fire plays in maintaining healthy forests, prairies, and wildlife habitats across the state. Visitors can talk with foresters, wildlife specialists, and fire managers about how agencies plan and execute burns, why smoke management matters, and how communities can prepare for wildfire season. By building awareness and trust, these events strengthen the partnerships between land management agencies and the public they serve.