The local host is also responsible for recruiting course participants. Many Regional Training classes are eligible for college credit. Upon the completion of each class College credit hours or continuing education units are awarded. Course deliveries are primarily supported by state funding provided to the Academy through the State Fire Marshal and the State Fire Prevention Board. A minimal participant fee is charged for most courses to help support course expenses and insure participant commitment.
Participants are responsible for their own meals, transportation and lodging.
Utah Fire and Rescue Academy charges minimal course fees for members of approved governmental agencies. These minimal course fees are made possible by subsidies from various grants and other programs, primarily thought the Fire Academy Support Fund as administered by the Utah State Fire Prevention Board. Organizations may be billed for registration fees if the registration form is accompanied by a purchase order or billing authorization letter signed by an organized administrator on official letterhead with the appropriate billing address. Registration fees may be billed to Visa or Master Card. Payment can be sent by check to the Academy prior to the class.