Local Area Basic Wildland Firefighter Training
The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection offers Basic Wildland Firefighter Trainings (Red Card Classes) every spring across the state. Some of these are blended (online and in-person) and others are entirely in-person. Each offering covers S-130, S-190 and L-180. If you choose a blended course, you will need to also complete S-130P, the field day, at a local area office. If your course is entirely in person, S-130P will be included. You must also pass an Arduous Fitness Test (Work Capacity Test (WCT)) to receive a FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2) qualification on your Red Card.
Some classes are free, others have a $55 course materials cost. Financial assistance is available for these classes.
Mat-Su Area Red Card Class Registration (click to register)
- March 6-10, Chugiak Class. Registration Deadline - Feb 26th, 2023
- April 3-7, Palmer Class. Registration Deadline - March 26th, 2023
- Field Day : April 7
- Call for more information: 907-761-6340
Fairbanks-Delta Area Red Card Class Registration (click to register)
- April 1-2, 8-9
- Field Day : TBD
- Email Brittany Stillie for more information: brittany.stillie@alaska.gov
Copper River Area Red Card Class
- April 22-23, 29-30
- Field Day : May 6th, weather dependent
- Contact Josh Sutherland: (907) 822-8673, joshua.sutherland@alaska.gov
Kenai/Soldotna Area Red Card Class
- April 21-23, 28-30
- Field Day: April 30
- Contact Kyle McNally: (970) 619-0441, kyle.mcnally@alaska.gov
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.
Mat Su Area Fireline Safety Refresher RT-130 (click to register)
- April 8 w/pack test and FSD
- April 13 w/pack test and FSD
- April 15 virtual (no pack test)
- April 22 w/pack test and FSD
- April 29 w/pack test and FSD
- May 6 w/pack test and FSD
- Call for more information: 907-761-6340
Fairbanks
- Refresher - Every Tues night 6pm-10pm, March 28th - June 6th
- EFF Pack Test and FSD - May 6, 20 and June 3
- Email Brittany Stillie for more information: brittany.stillie@alaska.gov
Glennallen
- Refresher - Every Saturday in April from 10:00am - 2:00pm
- EFF Pack Test and FSD – Every Saturday in April, following the Refresher
- Strelna Refresher and Pack Test - TBD
- Call or email Josh Sutherland for more information: (907) 822-8673, joshua.sutherland@alaska.gov
Soldotna
- Refreshers – 12:30- 4:30pm, March 16, 30, April 20
- EFF Pack Test and FSD – Call to schedule
- Contact Kyle McNally: (970) 619-0441, kyle.mcnally@alaska.gov
Delta
- TBD
Tok
- TBD