2026 Virtual Instructor Led classes are now open for registration!
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/253027901017145
Basic Wildland Firefighter Training
The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection offers Basic Wildland Firefighter Trainings (Red Card Classes) every spring across the state, as well as virtual instructor-led classes in February of each year. Completing one of these courses will make you a qualified FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2).
Virtual Online Basic Firefighter Training
Session #1 - February 2-12
Session #2 - February 16-26
These courses are instructor-led, with much of the course work being self-study. The 8-hr field day is required and must be completed in
person at your local Forestry Office. These are offered each spring in April and May.
Sign up here: Registration Link
Fairbanks Forestry
Dates: May 18-22, 2026
Field Day – S-130P – May 22
Registration will open March 15.
Prework is required for this class, fill out REGISTRATION REQUEST for more information.
Kenai/Kodiak Forestry
Dates: April 26-28, May 1-3
Field Day – S-130P – May 3
For more information contact J Bon at j.bon@alaska.gov or 907-260-4274
Matsu Forestry
Monday, March 09 – Sunday, March 15, 2026
Location: Chugiak, AK
Time: 0900–1700
Monday, March 30 – Sunday, April 05, 2026
Location: Wasilla, AK
Time: 0900–1700
REGISTRATION LINK
Southwest Area Forestry
Dates: March 1st - 8th
Sign up here: Registration Form
Copper River Forestry
Red Card class April 27 – May 1
Field Day May 2
RT-130 - Refreshers & Pack Tests
All personnel that receive a Red Card from the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection must attend an annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130). RT-130 is an instructor-led course, and must be attended live (virtual or in-person). Watching a recorded refresher is not allowed. The Fire Shelter Deployment (FSD) is required for all positions and may be completed at an in-person refresher or pack test. If you do not require a pack test for your qualifications, you must still complete a Fire Shelter Deployment at a local office.
Out of Area and Agency Annual Training Form – all regional employees and regional EFF should complete one of these at their refresher and Work Capacity Test (WCT), and turn it into their Training Officer. This includes regional EFF, EFF++ and Fire Medics.
Statewide RT-130
March 26 9:00-1:00
Statewide RT-130 | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Fairbanks Area Forestry
Virtual RT-130 – April 14 @ 1800
RT-130 & WCT – May 2 @ 0900 & 1300
RT-130 & WCT – May 16 @ 0900 & 1300
RT-130 & WCT – May 30 @ 0900 & 1300
Mat-Su Forestry
In Person | RT130 & WCT
Saturday, April 04, 1130-1700
Thursday, April 09, 1130-1700
Saturday, April 18, 1130-1700
Saturday, April 25, 1130-1700
Saturday, May 02, 1130-1700
Virtual | RT130 Only
Saturday, April 11, 1130-1700
Copper River Forestry
Refresher and work capacity dates:
April 18, April 25, and May 9th
Call 907-822-5534 to sign up.
