UPCOMING COURSES
01-08-2027 8:00 am - 01-10-2027 6:00 pm
S-112 Courses
Pleasant Valley Grange -Placerville Ca.
Price: Free
RT-130
Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
Refresh critical wildland firefighter safety skills, learn from recent incidents, and strengthen your ability to recognize hazards, avoid entrapment, and respond effectively in changing fire environments.
Course Information
Annual safety training for personnel maintaining wildland fire qualifications.
RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher, uses the Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) program to reinforce the safety knowledge and practices used by wildland fire personnel.
The refresher emphasizes situational awareness, hazard recognition, risk management, entrapment avoidance, and fire shelter readiness. Instructor-facilitated discussion, case studies, and practical exercises help students apply lessons to real operations.
Topics are selected using the current year's WFSTAR materials, agency requirements, and local operational risks. This is continuing safety training, not an entry-level wildland firefighter course.
RT-130 completion is one component of maintaining qualifications. It does not replace the Work Capacity Test (WCT), position-specific currency, or agency certification requirements.
Refresher Focus
- Current WFSTAR annual safety topics
- Lessons learned and incident reviews
- LCES and situational awareness
- 10 Standard Firefighting Orders
- 18 Watch Out Situations
- Fire behavior and changing conditions
- Risk assessment and communication
- Entrapment avoidance
- Fire shelter inspection and deployment practice
- Emergency response and crew coordination
Prerequisites & Preparation
Arrive ready to participate in an annual operational safety refresher.
Training Format
A one-day sample agenda combining annual WFSTAR content with hands-on review.
Sample One-Day Refresher Itinerary
Example timing; the current WFSTAR package determines required content.
RT-130 — Annual Wildland Fire Safety Refresher
Lessons Learned • LCES • Entrapment Avoidance • Fire SheltersRequired Materials & Equipment
Bring the items identified in your registration confirmation.
Training Materials
- Notebook and pen
- Any assigned WFSTAR materials
- Registration information
- Current qualification records if requested
Practical Exercises
- Wildland PPE if directed
- Gloves and sturdy boots
- Training fire shelter if assigned
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Personal Supplies
- Water and hydration
- Lunch and snacks
- Personal medications
- Outdoor sun protection if needed
Safety & Qualification Currency
Refresher training supports readiness, but does not independently establish qualification.
Students are expected to actively participate in discussions and practical exercises, follow instructor directions, and report unsafe conditions. Shelter drills and any field components must be conducted in a controlled training environment.
RT-130 and the Work Capacity Test are separate requirements. Any WCT offered in conjunction with this class must be announced and administered separately. Qualification and Incident Qualification Card issuance or renewal depend on the applicable certifying organization’s standards.
Who Should Attend?
Annual refresher training for returning wildland fire personnel.
