Theoretical and hands-on training for first responders in north Spokane county immediately turned to application on Wednesday when a wildfire broke out near Chattaroy. Firefighters from across the region are meeting this week in Deer Park for the third annual Interagency Wildfire Training Academy. The goal of the academy is to provide specialized training, and connect different agencies in the area and assist them in collaboration. On Wednesday afternoon, the academy was employing a helicopter for field training when they spotted the wildfire near Chattaroy from the sky. Trainees on the ground joined local agencies in responding and used the helicopter to attack the fire.