Good news, Nevada! You have more time. Early registration for the NSFA Hawthorne Training Symposium has been extended to Saturday, October 24. 🎉
Four classes. Two days. One weekend in Hawthorne to train alongside firefighters and EMS from across the state. Lock in the early rate before time runs out:
- NSFA Member: $50 (then $100)
- General: $75 (then $125)
- Guest meals only: $15
Registration includes all training sessions plus dinner on Friday and Saturday.
What You’ll Train On
- ☢️ Hazmat Incident Commander: state-certified, 16 hours (attend both days to receive the certificate)
- 🔥 Car Burn Prop: hands-on live-fire training on the Nevada State Fire Marshal’s propane car burn prop
- 🏡 Wildfire Risk Assessment: 4 hours
- 🚑 Medical Emergency on the Fire Ground: 4 hours, approved for EMS CEUs
Live-fire participants: you must complete the Live Fire Accountability Form, have it signed by your chief, and submit it before training.
How to Register
Online (recommended): pay by credit card, or choose the cash or check option at checkout. Early pricing now ends at 11:59 PM on October 24.
By mail: forms must be received by October 24 to get the early rate. Not an NSFA member? Join at nsfa.org and register at the member rate.
Location & Lodging
Mineral County Fire Department
418 Mineral Road
Hawthorne, NV 89415
Lodging is first come, first served, so book soon. Options include El Capitan Travel Lodge ($99/night), Whiskey Flats RV Park ($50/night), Hawthorne’s Best (10-15% off), and free dry camping at the fire station.
Extra time, same great training. Register by Saturday, October 24 and save $50! 🚒