Basic Wildland Firefighter Training
The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection offers Basic Wildland Firefighter Trainings (Red Card Classes) every spring across the state. All the online Red Card Class offerings are closed for the spring. Please see below for in-person Red Card Class offerings throughout the state.
Fairbanks Area Red Card Class – May 13-18, 2024 – Field Day, May 18.
Click HERE to Register.
Contact Fairbanks Operations at (907) 451-2618 for more information or questions.
Mat-Su Area Red Card Classes – Mat-Su Forestry is offering 2 Basic Red Card Classes: Feb 26-March 1 AND April 1-5, 2024
2024, Mat-Su Area Red Card Class Registration
Contact Cal Maki for more information: caley.maki@alaska.gov
Kenai-Kodiak Area Red Card Classes
Classes: April 26-28, Field Days: May 3-5
2024 Kenai-Kodiak Area Red Card Class Registration
Contact: Michael.hayes@alaska.gov
McGrath Area Red Card Classes –
For information please Contact Seth Ross: (907) 521-7052
seth.ross@alaska.gov
Valdez/Copper River Area Forestry
(In-Person) Basic Firefighter Training:
For more information or to register contact Josh Sutherland : Joshua.sutherland@alaska.gov, 907-822-8677
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.
Delta
RT-130 and Pack Test (WCT)
April 20, May 4, and May 11 @ 0900
Contact Delta Area Office at (907) 895-4225 for more information.
Fairbanks
RT-130 and Pack Test (WCT)
May 4, 25, and June 1 - 9 am @ Fairbanks Area Forestry
Palmer
RT-130 and Pack Test (WCT)
April 6, 11, 12, 20, 27 & May 4
CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
McGrath
RT-130 and Pack Test (WCP)
For dates and locations contact Seth Ross: (907) 521-7052
seth.ross@alaska.gov
Glennallen
RT-130 (Work Capacity Test to follow)
For more information or to register contact Josh Sutherland : Joshua.sutherland@alaska.gov, 907-822-8677