Training

Training is for ANFFLA volunteers is held once a year, usually in May.  New members have 6 hours of Class Training plus an In-Tower Training.  Returning, active lookouts have one “reconnect” training class to attend.  Please see below for details.

COVID-19 UPDATE

PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic conditions, we were not able to train any new volunteers during our normal Spring training.  As conditions have improved and restrictions have been lifted we hope to resume training new volunteers for the 2023 season.

New Volunteer Training

Each Spring we offer training for new volunteers.  To accommodate schedules, there are two options for our New Volunteer classes.  One is an all-day, Saturday class.  The other is option is split into two evenings.  You need only to attend the all day class OR the two-evening classes.

 

Option 1 – All Day

  • One all-day class offered once during training each Spring

Option 2 – Two Evenings

  • Two evenings, each with a 3 hour class offered  each Spring

If you choose this option you must attend BOTH classes to qualify for In-Tower Training.

    In-Tower Training

    • This will be scheduled at the end of your in class training.

    You must complete one of the two training class options BEFORE you can schedule your In-Tower Training.

     

    While we cannot yet return to normal training yet, we plan to in the future.  Training is usually in May each year and the dates are typically announced in March.  Sign up to be notified when the next training dates are announced.

    Get Notified for New Training

    New Volunteer Training Location

    All new volunteer classes will be held at:

    Angeles National Forest Supervisor’s Office
    701 N. Santa Anita Ave.
    Arcadia, CA 91006

    Angeles National Forest - Supervisor's Office

    Returning Volunteer Training

    RETURNING VOLUNTEERS MUST ATTEND THIS CLASS, we typically offer it at two different times. You need to attend only one of the classes.

    Reconnect Training

    • 2 hour class offered twice each Spring for all returning volunteers

    Reconnect Training Location

    Both reconnect classes will be held at:

    Angeles National Forest Supervisor’s Office
    701 N. Santa Anita Ave.
    Arcadia, CA 91006

    Angeles National Forest - Supervisor's Office