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.
This course will cover S-130/190/L-180. It is an instructor led course, with self study as well and live online classes.
In order to receive credit for the course, students will need to complete an 8-hour S-130P Field Day at a local Forestry office.
These are offered the end of April/early May at area offices across the state.
In order to receive a red card with FFT2 on it, students will need to complete the pre-work
(FEMA courses IS-100 and IS-700), as well as an arduous Pack
Test, and be sponsored by a local or regional area office.
This course is offered through the JB Learning Navigate platform; course access fee is approx $60.
Course Dates:
Session 1 - February 3-13
Session 2 - February 17-26
REGISTER HERE.
Redcard Class (S-130, S-190, L-180)
Dates: May 19-24, 2025
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Registration: Available March 15th
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). This includes regional EFF, EFF++ and Fire Medics.
For more information email dnr.faf.training@alaska.gov
RT-130 and Pack-Testing
Dates: May 3 and May 17, 2025
Location: FAF Training Room at 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks AK
Time: 1st session starting at 0900, 2nd session starting at 1300
Registration: First come first serve 40 seats available per session.
Date: April 15th
Time: 6pm
Location: Zoom
Registration: Available March 15th
550 W. 7th Ave, Suite 1360
Anchorage, AK 99501-3557
Phone: (907) 269-8400
Fax: (907) 269-8901
TTY: Dial 711 or 800-770-8973