{"id":1320442,"date":"2020-06-10T15:49:55","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T21:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/?p=997146"},"modified":"2020-06-10T15:49:55","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T21:49:55","slug":"an-academy-in-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/photos\/an-academy-in-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"An academy in fire"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"swift-gallery p402_hide\" readability=\"6.6003201707577\">\n<ul id=\"imageGallery-997146-303\" class=\"gallery list-unstyled gallery-container\">\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-3-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-3-1024x563.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"| Under the watchful eye of Terry Cox, division chief from Roaring Fork Fire Rescue (second from left) CMC Rifle Fire Academy cadets navigate a heavy cloud of smoke to extinguish a car fire during last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs. (Kyle Mills \/ Citizen Telegram)\" class=\"swift-gallery-slide h-100\" readability=\"-0.48404255319149\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"9.6808510638298\">\n<p><strong>Under the watchful eye of Terry Cox, division chief from Roaring Fork Fire Rescue (second from left) CMC Rifle Fire Academy cadets navigate a heavy cloud of smoke to extinguish a car fire during last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs. (Kyle Mills \/ Citizen Telegram)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-3-1024x563.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-3-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-3-1024x563.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Under the watchful eye of Terry Cox, division chief from Roaring Fork Fire Rescue (second from left) CMC Rifle Fire Academy cadets navigate a heavy cloud of smoke to extinguish a car fire during last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs. (Kyle Mills \/ Citizen Telegram)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2-1024x683.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2 | Fire engulfs a vehicle during last Sunday\u2019s burn day fin Glenwood Springs for the CMC Rifle Fire Academy.\" class=\"swift-gallery-slide h-100\" readability=\"-1.4068965517241\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7.5034482758621\">\n<p><strong>Fire engulfs a vehicle during last Sunday\u2019s burn day fin Glenwood Springs for the CMC Rifle Fire Academy.<\/strong><br \/>CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2<br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2-1024x683.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2-1024x683.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Fire engulfs a vehicle during last Sunday\u2019s burn day fin Glenwood Springs for the CMC Rifle Fire Academy.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-770x1024.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1 | Smoke and water fill the air as a cadet uses a halligan bar to open the hood as they practice on car engine fires last weekend.\" class=\"swift-gallery-slide h-100\" readability=\"-1.4181818181818\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7.5636363636364\">\n<p><strong>Smoke and water fill the air as a cadet uses a halligan bar to open the hood as they practice on car engine fires last weekend.<\/strong><br \/>CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1<br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-770x1024.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-770x1024.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Smoke and water fill the air as a cadet uses a halligan bar to open the hood as they practice on car engine fires last weekend.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4-1024x722.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4 | Scott Van Slyke, battalion chief with Colorado River Fire Resuce, talks with cadets as they prepare to particiapte in last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs.\" class=\"swift-gallery-slide h-100\" readability=\"0\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"10.507462686567\">\n<p><strong>Scott Van Slyke, battalion chief with Colorado River Fire Resuce, talks with cadets as they prepare to particiapte in last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs.<\/strong><br \/>CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4<br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4-1024x722.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4-1024x722.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Scott Van Slyke, battalion chief with Colorado River Fire Resuce, talks with cadets as they prepare to particiapte in last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5-1024x754.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5 | Scott Van Slyke, battalion chief with Colorado River Fire Resuce, closely watches cadets approach a car fire last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs as part of the CMC Fire Academy.\" class=\"swift-gallery-slide h-100\" readability=\"0\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"10.558035714286\">\n<p><strong>Scott Van Slyke, battalion chief with Colorado River Fire Resuce, closely watches cadets approach a car fire last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs as part of the CMC Fire Academy.<\/strong><br \/>CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5<br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5-1024x754.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5-1024x754.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Scott Van Slyke, battalion chief with Colorado River Fire Resuce, closely watches cadets approach a car fire last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs as part of the CMC Fire Academy.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7-1024x682.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7 | A cadet adjusts his air tank has he prepares to fight a car fire during a burn day as part of skills training for the CMC Fire Academy.\" class=\"swift-gallery-slide h-100\" readability=\"-1.4219653179191\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7.5838150289017\">\n<p><strong>A cadet adjusts his air tank has he prepares to fight a car fire during a burn day as part of skills training for the CMC Fire Academy.<\/strong><br \/>CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7<br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7-1024x682.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7-1024x682.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"A cadet adjusts his air tank has he prepares to fight a car fire during a burn day as part of skills training for the CMC Fire Academy.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6-1024x809.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6 | CMC Fire Academy cadet Ambrose Menard watches other cadets battle a car fire during last Sunday\u2019s burn day. Menard originally from Highlands Ranch, now lives in Rifle where he works on a ranch when he is not volunteering at CRFR.\" class=\"swift-gallery-slide h-100\" readability=\"-0.48327137546468\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"9.6654275092937\">\n<p><strong>CMC Fire Academy cadet Ambrose Menard watches other cadets battle a car fire during last Sunday\u2019s burn day. Menard originally from Highlands Ranch, now lives in Rifle where he works on a ranch when he is not volunteering at CRFR.<\/strong><br \/>CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6<br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6-1024x809.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6-1024x809.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"CMC Fire Academy cadet Ambrose Menard watches other cadets battle a car fire during last Sunday\u2019s burn day. Menard originally from Highlands Ranch, now lives in Rifle where he works on a ranch when he is not volunteering at CRFR.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4-1024x683.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4 | Cadets take their positions as they prepare to attack a fully engulfed car fire during last Sunday\u2019s bunr day in Glenwood.\" class=\"swift-gallery-slide h-100\" readability=\"-1.4166666666667\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7.5555555555556\">\n<p><strong>Cadets take their positions as they prepare to attack a fully engulfed car fire during last Sunday\u2019s bunr day in Glenwood.<\/strong><br \/>CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4<br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4-1024x683.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4-1024x683.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Cadets take their positions as they prepare to attack a fully engulfed car fire during last Sunday\u2019s bunr day in Glenwood.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1-1024x683.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1 | Terry Cox, division chief from Roaring Fork Fire Resuce debriefs CMC Rifle Fire Academy cadets after they extinguish a car fire during last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs.\" class=\"swift-gallery-slide h-100\" readability=\"-0.47935779816514\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"9.5871559633028\">\n<p><strong>Terry Cox, division chief from Roaring Fork Fire Resuce debriefs CMC Rifle Fire Academy cadets after they extinguish a car fire during last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs.<\/strong><br \/>CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1<br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1-1024x683.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1-1024x683.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"Terry Cox, division chief from Roaring Fork Fire Resuce debriefs CMC Rifle Fire Academy cadets after they extinguish a car fire during last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"caption-toggle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/#\" class=\"show-captions\">Show Captions<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/#\" class=\"hide-captions\">Hide Captions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The acrid smell of smoldering fire wafts into the brisk morning air just south of the Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport as Lt. Denny Hostetler, with the Glenwood Springs Fire Department, fuels an intentionally set fire inside an old minivan.<\/p>\n<p>While Lt. Hostetler ignites the fires, Battalion Chief Scott Van Slyke, with Colorado River Fire Rescue, talks with the nine cadets enrolled in Colorado Mountain College Rifle Fire Academy 1, as they prepare to suit up and learn how to safely extinguish car fires during Sunday\u2019s burn day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p402_hide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div class=\"caption-container\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-997148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p><figcaption><strong>Fire engulfs a vehicle during last Sunday\u2019s burn day fin Glenwood Springs for the CMC Rifle Fire Academy. (Kyle Mills \/ Citizen Telegram)<\/strong><br \/><em>CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2<\/em><br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2-1024x683.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-2-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cHistorically in Garfield County people in this class have already been hired as a volunteer or are part time with an organization,\u201d Van Slyke said. \u201cStarting this year we were able to open that up to people that don\u2019t have any experience. They can come take the class with us and hopefully it\u2019s a stepping stone into a fire service career.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Now in its second year, the 12-week spring program had to condense the academy after a nearly two-month shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\" readability=\"6\">\n<div class=\"row gspi-donation gspi-donation-mobile p-0\" readability=\"7\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-4 p-2\">\n<div data-bg=\"url(https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/PI-logo-white.png)\" class=\"p-0 mt-2 mb-2 h-75 text-center rocket-lazyload\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/PI-logo-white.png\" class=\"logo m-0 p-0 invisible\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"d-inline mr-3\">Support Local Journalism<\/h3>\n<p><button class=\"btn d-inline\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"handleDonationButtonClickMidArticle()\">Donate<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p402_hide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div class=\"caption-container\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-770x1024.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-997149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-770x1024.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-768x1021.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-1155x1536.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-1540x2048.jpg 1540w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-scaled.jpg 1926w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"><\/p><figcaption><strong>Smoke and water fill the air as a cadet uses a halligan bar to open the hood as they practice on car engine fires last weekend. (Kyle Mills \/ Citizen Telegram)<\/strong><br \/><em>CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1<\/em><br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-770x1024.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-1-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cAfter they restricted us because of COVID we talked it over with the class and decided to do a condensed program, and we\u2019ve done 80 hours in the last two weeks,\u201d Lt. Hostetler said. \u201cIt\u2019s been really intensive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A typical academy, which takes over 200 hours to complete, meets three days a week. Typically the classes meet for 5 hours both Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 hours on Saturdays.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p402_hide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div class=\"caption-container\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4-1024x722.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-997150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4-1536x1083.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4-2048x1444.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p><figcaption><strong>Scott Van Slyke, battalion chief with Colorado River Fire Rescue, talks with cadets as they prepare to particiapte in last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs. (Kyle Mills \/ Citizen Telegram)<\/strong><br \/><em>CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4<\/em><br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4-1024x722.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-4-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWith COVID we had about a month-and-a-half to two-month hiatus where we couldn\u2019t do anything,\u201d Van Slyke said.<\/p>\n<p>Cadets must complete the firefighter 1 skill set, and another 45 contact hours for HazMat Operations and Awareness.<\/p>\n<p>During the shutdown cadets were able to do most of the bookwork for HazMat Operations training virtually, but many of the hours need to be in person. Most in-person days consist of burns&nbsp; and drills to make sure cadets are using their personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus properly as they test their skills competency and progression in fighting and extinguishing fires.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p402_hide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div class=\"caption-container\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5-1024x754.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-997151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5-1024x754.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5-1536x1131.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5-2048x1508.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p><figcaption><strong>Scott Van Slyke, battalion chief with Colorado River Fire Rescue, closely watches cadets approach a car fire last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs as part of the CMC Fire Academy. (Kyle Mills \/ Citizen Telegram)<\/strong><br \/><em>CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5<\/em><br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5-1024x754.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-5-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cCMC had to request an exception to run the course face-to-face, provide an extensive safety plan, and gain approval from the state,\u201d CMC Vice President and Rifle Campus Dean Tinker Duclo said. \u201cNumerous COVID-19 adaptations had to be made to enable the in-person burn days of the class. Stringent social distancing protocol has been in place, use of bunker gear which is cleaned after each use, masks, and hand sanitizer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The class spent more than 5 hours staging different types of car fires that they may respond to once they are on the job.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p402_hide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div class=\"caption-container\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7-1024x682.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-997152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p><figcaption><strong>A cadet adjusts his air tank has he prepares to fight a car fire during a burn day as part of skills training for the CMC Fire Academy. (Kyle Mills \/ Citizen Telegram)<\/strong><br \/><em>CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7<\/em><br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7-1024x682.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-7-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rifle resident Ambrose Menard, who is originally from Highlands Ranch, has been working as a wildland and volunteer firefighter with CRFR, which sponsored him to go to the academy. Menard works full time on a ranch in the Rifle area and has been logging 20 hours a week to earn his firefighter 1 certification in hopes of starting a career in fire service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe academy is tough enough to start out, and then you throw in taking a month or so off, not being with the guys training and your skills get rusty,\u201d Menard said. \u201cFeels great to be back, and getting back at it.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Menard originally wanted to be a doctor when he was growing up, but fell in love with the possibility of being a firefighter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p402_hide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div class=\"caption-container\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6-1024x809.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-997153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6-1024x809.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6-768x606.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6-1536x1213.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6-2048x1617.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p><figcaption><strong>CMC Fire Academy cadet Ambrose Menard watches other cadets battle a car fire during last Sunday\u2019s burn day. Menard originally from Highlands Ranch, now lives in Rifle where he works on a ranch when he is not volunteering at CRFR. (Kyle Mills \/ Citizen Telegram)<\/strong><br \/><em>CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6<\/em><br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6-1024x809.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-rct-061120-6-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Van Slyke said most of the cadets are working 40 hours a week, and spend an additional 20 hours in class.<\/p>\n<p>Doss Coody, who is sponsored by Carbondale Fire and hopes to be hired on after certification, moved to Carbondale from Waco, Texas. As far back as he can remember he has wanted to be a firefighter and has been inspired by the staff of Carbondale Fire where he has been working as a seasonal wildland firefighter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"p402_hide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div class=\"caption-container\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-997154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p><figcaption><strong>Cadets take their positions as they prepare to attack a fully engulfed car fire during last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood. (Kyle Mills \/ Citizen Telegram)<\/strong><br \/><em>CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4<\/em><br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4-1024x683.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-4-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cSo far it\u2019s been some solid work in the classroom. These burn days have taught me a ton \u2014 I\u2019ve learned vertical ventilation, fire attack, and car fires today,\u201d Coody said. \u201cI thoroughly hope that I become a career firefighter through Carbondale Fire.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hostetler said GSFD has shifted over the years and is hiring non-certified part time employees and paying for their education in hopes they will stick around and work for the department when a full-time position opens up.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p402_hide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div class=\"caption-container\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-997155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p><figcaption><strong>Terry Cox, division chief from Roaring Fork Fire Rescue debriefs CMC Rifle Fire Academy cadets after they extinguish a car fire during last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs. (Kyle Mills \/ Citizen Telegram)<\/strong><br \/><em>CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1<\/em><br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/postindependent.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+PostIndependent.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1-1024x683.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/CMCFireAcademy-gpi-061120-1-scaled.jpg\"> Buy Photo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s worked pretty well for us so far. This is a new thing for the county, having all the departments working together, all the training chiefs and fire chiefs have been great about giving us the support we need to make this happen, and we\u2019re hoping it continues to grow,\u201d Hostetler said.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"mailto:kmills@postindependent.com\">kmills@postindependent.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postindependent.com\/news\/an-academy-in-fire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: Post Independent<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under the watchful eye of Terry Cox, division chief from Roaring Fork Fire Rescue (second from left) CMC Rifle Fire Academy cadets navigate a heavy cloud of smoke to extinguish a car fire during last Sunday\u2019s burn day in Glenwood Springs. 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