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RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) (ILT)

Course Description

The intent of RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) is to focus line-going personnel on operations and decision-making issues related to fireline safety in order to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe and effective practices, and reduce accidents and near misses.

Course Objectives

3. Fire and Aviation Operational Safety: (replacing Entrapment Avoidance) Review and discuss the risk management principles and tools that promote safe and effective incident operations. Utilize the appropriate sections of the IRPG. Topics may include:
Aviation for fireline personnel.
LCES, Standard Firefighting Orders, Watch Out Situations.
Common Denominators of Fire Behavior on Tragedy Fires.
Common Tactical Hazards.
Downhill Checklist.
Equipment.
Safety Zones.
Weather and fire behavior.
Wildland Urban Interface.
Chainsaw Operational Safety.
Driving Safety.
Heavy Equipment.
SAFENET and SAFECOM reports.
All hazard response.
Other hazards and safety issues.

Alternate Delivery Mode

Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Training Required For
ICT4 310-1 Training Path 01, PIOT 310-1 Training Path 01, FIRB 301-1 Training Path 01, OPBD 310-1 Training Path 01, LTAN 310-1 Training Path 01, SOF3 310-1 Training Path 01, STCR 310-1 Training Path 01, UASP 310-1 Training Path 01, Complex (ICCI, OSCC, PIOC, SOFC) 310-1 Training Path 03, FOBS 310-1 Training Path 01, UASD 310-1 Training Path 01, FFT1 310-1 Training Path 01, SOPL 310-1 Training Path 01, FFT2 310-1 Training Path 01, FELB 310-1 Training Path 01, SITL 310-1 Training Path 01, ATGS 310-1 Training Path 01, DIVS 310-1 Training Path 01, UASL 310-1 Training Path 01, STEN 310-1 Training Path 01, HMGB 310-1 Training Path 01, PIO3 310-1 Training Path 01, REAF 310-1 Training Path 01, Complex (ICCI, OSCC, PIOC, SOFC) 310-1 Training Path 06, Complex (ICCI, OSCC, PIOC, SOFC) 310-1 Training Path 02, UASM 310-1 Training Path 01, HEQB 310-1 Training Path 01, HECM 310-1 Training Path 01, HLCO 310-1 Training Path 01, FAL3 310-1 Training Path 01, Complex (ICCI, OSCC, PIOC, SOFC) 310-1 Training Path 01, RXB2 310-1 Training Path 01, STPS 310-1 Training Path 01, ENGB 310-1 Training Path 01, COMT 310-1 Training Path 01, CREP 310-1 Training Path 01, STEQ 310-1 Training Path 01, Complex (ICCI, OSCC, PIOC, SOFC) 310-1 Training Path 05, FAL1 310-1 Training Path 01, FEMO 310-1 Training Path 01, FAL2 310-1 Training Path 01, ICT3 310-1 Training Path 01, FBAN 310-1 Training Path 01, CRWB 301-1 Training Path 01, RXB1 310-1 Training Path 01, RXMG 310-1 Training Path 01, ASGS 310-1 Training Path 01, STAM 310-1 Training Path 01, PIO3 310-1 Training Path 02, OPS3 310-1 Training Path 01, ICT5 310-1 Training Path 01, HEBM 310-1 Training Path 01, TFLD 310-1 Training Path 01, RADO 310-1 Training Path 01, SOFF 310-1 Training Path 01, Complex (ICCI, OSCC, PIOC, SOFC) 310-1 Training Path 04, INCM 310-1 Training Path 01
Business Steward
Incident and Position Standards Committee IPSC
Course Level
Local
Format
Instructor Led
Course Number
RT-130
Course Title
Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) (ILT)

Special Delivery Considerations

The RT-130 modules provide a range of training options to meet NWCG position training requirements and agency-specific RT-130 course-hours requirements. The intent of the NWCG Executive Board is that, regardless of the agency-specific RT-130 course-hours requirements, all RT-130 training covers the core components identified below.

RT-130 is delivered as an Instructor-Led Training. Instructor-Led Training (ILT) is usually conducted in a classroom, face to face setting.

RT-130 is not available as a Self-Directed (Online) training. To receive credit for course completion, students must complete a session of RT-130 with qualified instructors who monitor the quality of the training.

The hands-on fire shelter proficiency drills must be performed by each participant. An individual qualified as a unit instructor (or higher) must monitor the completion of the proficiency drill.

Special Cadre Considerations

Adjunct instructors may be utilized to provide limited instruction in specialized knowledge and skills at the discretion of the lead instructor. They must be experienced, proficient and knowledgeable of current issues in their field of expertise. All instructors will need the knowledge and skills to utilize current educational technology as it relates to Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (RT-130) content, such as video streaming, downloading interactive videos, and use of mobile applications and devices. Instructors must be prepared to facilitate a quality refresher that engages all students regardless of ICS qualification or experience level.

Development History

Number assigned 2/06; reference NWCG Curriculum Issue Paper #77.

Version Date

2024

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New Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

Date:  April 17, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: National Coordination System Committee

A new publication from the National Coordination System Committee (NCSC) is now available. The NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249, will be used for aviation crews and dispatch to share flight information that is needed for resource tracking, and if needed, for emergency procedures.

For further details, please contact your NCSC representative. 

References:

NCSC Memo 26-01: Implementation of NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

New Glossary Term for Review

Date:  April 15, 2026
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Please contact: Data Standards and Terminology Board (DSTB)

The Data Standards and Terminology Board is requesting feedback on a new glossary term: Resource Protection Measure (RPM).

The proposed definition is: Practical guidance provided for incident personnel in a manner in which incident objectives can be achieved while reducing impacts to identified resources across the landscape. RPMs are informed by, but not restricted to, Minimum Impact Strategies and Tactics (MIST).

Please review, share with your subgroups, and provide feedback as appropriate through the following form: Request Feedback The comment period will close May 10, 2026.

Thank you for your engagement in the NWCG glossary process – your participation is key to our success.

References:

Glossary Request Feedback

Quarter Three Materials for the 2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign Now Available

Date:  April 1, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Quarter Three materials for the 2025/2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign are now available. This annual initiative offers all students of leadership and wildland fire management an opportunity to engage with essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

Quarter Three materials focus on Leadership Level 3: Leader of People (Develop Intent). Leadership Level 3 is where your values, your team, and your influence come together. Leaders of People put their teams first, build trust, and lead with authenticity. They mentor future leaders and shape decisions up and down the chain.

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Committee

WFSTAR 2026 Core Components Module Package and 2025 Fire Year in Review Now Available

Date:  March 23, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Joe Schindel

The 2026 Core Components Module Package for RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) and the 2025 Fire Year in Review are now available on the NWCG website. The 2026 Core Components Module Package provides all content needed to deliver RT-130.

References:

2026 Core Components Module Package

2025 Fire Year in Review Module