Land of Refuge Information Sheet                                  

Rate effective January 1, 2024                                       

August 2025 - Only 2 available spots left!

February 2026

August 2026

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TEEX Traditional Fire Training Academy                  

Stay with a family ready to support you, encourage you, and help you succeed.

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Description:

*Large study area with leather rolling chairs and 6 foot tables for each trainee

*Beautiful sunsets, quiet country living in a relaxing home on 100 acre Ranch, 

  20 minutes from Brayton Fire Field.  

*1200 square feet of covered porches

*Transportation to school and back is the responsibility of the trainee.​

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Cost:

$1800 USD for August 4-29, 2025​

Check-in 1 day prior to first day of class (Aug 3)

Check-out day of Graduation by 5pm.

Deposit $500 USD, Non-refundable.

Balance due two weeks prior to arrival – US dollars only.  No refunds.

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Paypal (cbardin@sbcglobal.net) or Venmo (@Carol-Bardin)  

Recruits pay all service fees.

Accommodates 8 Recruits - first come, first serve.

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Food:  Monday breakfast through Friday lunch

Continental breakfast includes:  hot and cold cereals, breads, yogurt, hot breakfast items, juice, milk, coffee

Box lunch includes:  sub sandwiches/wraps, chips, fruit/veggie and cookie    Dinner includes:  appetizer, salad, main course, sides, dessert, tea and water

Recruits responsible for meals Friday dinner through Sunday dinner.

Snacks and supplements are on your own.

 

Full kitchen and refrigerator/freezer space available for recruit use.

Twin bed and desk available for each student.  ​Shared bathrooms.

 

Miscellaneous:                                                                                    No overnight guests, alcohol, alcohol containers, drugs, smoking, vaping, firearms or pets. 

ALL transportation is the responsibility of the recruit. 

Keep ALL spaces “Firehouse clean.”

 

Laundry services:

Bedding provided.  Bring your own bath linens.  Sheets – washed weekly.  Washer and dryer available for personal use.  Bring your own laundry supplies.

 

Internet:

Rise Broadband Internet Service. Data use is unlimited. Weather conditions can impact internet access.

 

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Comments from past trainees:

“The best part was being with all the guys.  Plus all of the meals and family atmosphere helped the stay feel like home.” 

“Thanks for everything.  I’ve had a trip I’ll never forget.”                              “Y’all made my stay 100% better than I could have imagined.”         

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