University of Nevada, Reno
Fire Science Academy
Founded in 1972,
the University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy is recognized as one
of the most comprehensive emergency response programs and
facilities in the world. FSA's 426-acre, state-of-the-art campus
in Carlin, Nevada, includes multimedia classrooms as well as props for
live-simulation
training in fire fighting, industrial rescue and hazardous materials. Train
at our world-class facility or let us develop an in-house program for your
company anywhere in the world.
Visit the main FSA website at fireacademy.unr.edu.
The FSA At-A-Glance
The FSA's training
campus in Carlin, Nevada, includes:
- Full-scale burnable props, utilizing liquid petroleum fuel in
real-life situations
- Multilevel replica of an oil refinery operation
- 70-foot foam fire suppression
tank — the largest training tank in North
America
- Training grounds and props for hazardous materials, rescue and extrication
exercises
- Turnout building with gear and rescue equipment rentals, showers
and locker rooms
- Multimedia classrooms
- Spacious dining facility
The FSA conducts state-of-the-art training and consulting in:
- Crisis and Emergency Management
- Incident Command and Response
- Industrial Fire Fighting
- Industrial Firefighter Certificate Program
- Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
(ARFF)
- Industrial Rescue
- Hazardous Materials
- Instructor and Train-the-Trainer Programs
- Specialty Training and Customized
Programs
- Select courses offered en Español
For a program catalog, course schedule or more about what FSA can offer
your company, organization or agency, contact:
University of Nevada, Reno
Fire Science Academy
P.O. Box 877
100 University Avenue
Carlin, NV 89822-0877 USA
Phone: (775) 754-6003 or 1-866-914-0015
Fax: (775) 754-6575
E-mail: fireacademy@unr.edu
