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

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WFSTAR Catalog

Year Added Sort ascending	Module Name	WFSTAR Module Category	Core Components
2025	2024 Fire Year in Review	Operations	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2025	Unmanned Aircraft Systems Capabilities and Limitations	Aviation	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2025	Short-haul Capabilities and Limitations	Aviation	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2025	Duvalle Creek IWI Case Study	Case Studies	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2025	Bench Lake Fire Immersive Case Study	Case Studies	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2025	Line Is Clear	Operations	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2025	Driving the Miles	Hazards	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2025	Country Fire Deployment Case Study	Case Studies	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2024	How to Properly Refuse Risk	Fire-Environment	Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2024	2023 Fire Year in Review	Operations	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2024	Grant West	Case Studies	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2023	Medical Incident Report	Communications	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2023	Counter Rotating Vortex Pairs	Fire-Environment	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2023	Mission Planning, A Rappel Spotter's Perspective	Operations	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2023	Tire Information and Inspection	Hazards	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2023	Parked Regen for Diesel Engines	Hazards	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2023	Hub Locking and 4WD Operation	Hazards	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2023	Working with Heavy Equipment	Hazards	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2023	Digital Maps	Communications	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2023	2022 Fire Year in Review	Operations	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2022	Aviation Watch Out Situations	Aviation	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2022	Wildland Fire Investigation and Fire Origin Protection	Operations	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2022	Point Fire Immersive	Case Studies	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2022	The Tenth Order: A Smokejumper Perspective	Operations	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2022	Emergency Medical Care Guidelines	Medical	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2022	2021 Fire Year in Review	Operations	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2022	Devils Creek Fire	Operations	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2022	Golden Gate Estates Fire - January 30, 1985	Case Studies	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2022	Lauder Fire - September 29, 1987	Case Studies	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2021	Mack Lake Fire	Case Studies	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2021	Spanish Ranch Fire	Case Studies	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2021	Bass River Fire	Case Studies	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2021	Romero Fire	Case Studies	Current Issues Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2021	2019 Year in Review	Operations	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2021	2020 Year in Review	Operations	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2021	Fire Danger Rating: More Than Just A Number	Fire-Environment	Local Topics Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2021	Interagency UAS Program: Wildland Fire Operations Integration	Aviation	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2021	Assessing the Fire Environment to Anticipate Fire Behavior	Fire-Environment	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2021	DoD Watch Out Situations	Hazards	Local Topics Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2021	DoD Wildland Fire Operations: Six Steps to Installation Operations	Operations	Local Topics Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2021	Wildland Fire on U.S. Air Force Installations	Operations	Local Topics Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2021	Wildland Fire on U.S. Army Installations	Operations	Local Topics Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2021	Wildland Fire Mental Health	Medical	Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2021	Helispot Management – A Skill for All Firefighters	Aviation	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2021	Chainsaw Operational Complexity and Tree Size-Up - When Complexity Changes	Hazards	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2020	Aquatic Invasive Species Mitigation for Ground Resources	Operations	Local Topics
2020	Felling Hazard Trees: Does it Need to Come Down?	Hazards	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2020	Sleep Deprivation	Medical	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2020	Observations from Recent Prescribed Fire Reviews	Hazards	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2020	Firefighting Orders and Watch Out Situations Immersive Activity	Operations	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2019	The Risk Management Process: A Universal Tool	Operations	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2019	Introduction to the Crash Rescue Kit	Aviation	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2019	Point Fire Revisited	Case Studies	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2019	Fuel Geysering Predictable	Hazards	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2019	Jack Wilson	Leadership	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2019	LCES	Operations	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2019	2018 Wildfire Summary	Operations	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2019	Standard Firefighting Orders	Operations	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2019	Smoke, Roads, and Safety	Hazards	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2019	Watch Out Situations	Operations	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2018	Boise Bicycle Project - Collaboration and Partnerships	Leadership	Local Topics Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2018	Seven Oak Fire	Case Studies	Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2018	Santiago Fire	Case Studies	Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2018	Mudd Fire	Case Studies	Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2018	2017 Season Summary	Operations	Local Topics
2018	Indians Fire	Case Studies	Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2018	Alabaugh Fire	Case Studies	Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2018	Introduction to the Three Tier Dispatch System	Communications	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2017	Kestrel Digital Weather Meter Tutorial	Fire-Environment	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2017	Another Tool in the Box: National Rappel Program	Aviation	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2017	AFUE Aerial Firefighting Use and Effectiveness	Aviation	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2017	Unmanned Aircraft Systems Update	Aviation	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2017	Introduction to Dead Fuel Moisture	Fire-Environment	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2017	Introduction to Fire Behavior	Fire-Environment	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2017	Belt Weather Kit Tutorial	Fire-Environment	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2017	Incident Within an Incident	Medical	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2017	Highway 31 Fire	Case Studies	Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2017	Holloway Fire	Case Studies	Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2017	Little Venus Fire	Case Studies	Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2016	When Lightning Strikes	Hazards	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Crew Cohesion	Leadership	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Tutorial: Cloning Bendix-King DPH	Communications	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Latest Research on Safety Zones	Operations	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2016	Fires of 1910	Case Studies	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Fire Weather Forecasting	Fire-Environment	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Analysis of Burnovers	Operations	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2016	Troubleshooting the Amazing Mark III Pump	Operations	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Rollover Accidents and Seatbelt Safety	Hazards	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Personal Protective Equipment	Operations	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	The Mighty Engine	Operations	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Firefighter Footcare	Medical	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Fire Technology	Communications	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2016	Tutorial: Programming Bendix-King Mobile-Radio	Communications	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Tutorial: Programming Bendix-King KNG	Communications	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Tutorial: Programming Bendix-King DPH	Communications	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Tutorial: Cloning Bendix-King KNG	Communications	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Salt Fire Case Study	Case Studies	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Managing the Maze of Communications	Operations	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Lookouts	Operations	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/drones)	Aviation	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	SEAT - Single Engine Airtanker	Aviation	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Short-Haul Recap	Aviation	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Preparing for Wildfire Medevac	Medical	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Paracargo	Aviation	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Load and Return	Aviation	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Innovative Use of Helicopters	Aviation	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Helicopter Operations	Aviation	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Firefighting Airspace	Aviation	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Emergency Medical Short-Haul	Aviation	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Chainsaws and Human Factors	Hazards	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Communication Tools	Leadership	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Margins	Hazards	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Identifying Hazard Trees and their Target Zones	Hazards	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	The Watch Out Situations	Operations	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	The Fire Triangle	Operations	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Fire Orders	Operations	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Stress Preparedness and Resilience	Medical	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Fit For Fire	Medical	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Beyond Your Limits	Medical	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Radios of Fire	Communications	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Transfer of Command	Hazards	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Hazardous Materials The Industrial Interface	Hazards	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Communication with Aviation Resources	Aviation	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Yarnell Hill Fire	Case Studies	Other Hazards & Safety Issues Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2016	Situation Awareness	Operations	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Position Task Books	Operations	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2016	Driving Safety	Hazards	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Seahawks Leadership Teamwork Communication	Leadership	Local Topics Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Is Your LCES Adequate	Operations	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Human Factors: The Gap	Leadership	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Heat Related Illness	Medical	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Fireline Leadership	Leadership	Local Topics Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Professional Reading Program	Leadership	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Developing Realistic Tactical Objectives	Leadership	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	Cramer Fire Case Study	Case Studies	Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2016	Command and Control	Leadership	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making
2016	1994 South Canyon Fire on Storm King Mountain	Case Studies	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety Human Factors, Communication and Decision Making Fire Shelters and Entrapment Avoidance
2016	Weather and Wind Warnings	Fire-Environment	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
2016	Smoke: Knowing the Risks	Hazards	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
2016	Skywatching	Fire-Environment	Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned

NWCG Latest Announcements

Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books Now Available for PROC and TIME

Date: July 17, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Incident Business Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that Incident Position Standards and the Next Generation Position Task Books are now available for Procurement Unit Leader (PROC) and Time Unit Leader (TIME).

The Performance Support Packages for these positions were developed as part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM) effort. These resources support trainees, qualified personnel, and evaluators in their respective roles.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1 update, scheduled for January 2026.

References:

NWCG Procurement Unit Leader Position Page

NWCG Time Unit Leader Position Page

National Wildland Firefighter Day

Date: July 2, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
National Interagency Fire Center

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) recognizes July 2, 2025, as National Wildland Firefighter Day (NWFFD). Established in 2022, NWFFD honors the dedication of wildland firefighters and support personnel. This day falls within the 2025 Week of Remembrance (June 30 - July 6), providing an opportunity to renew our commitment to wildland firefighter safety while remembering those who have fallen in the line of duty.

NWCG provides leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. NWCG standards and training establish common practices to contribute to safe, effective, and coordinated interagency wildland fire operations nationwide.

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Week of Remembrance

National Wildland Firefighter Day

2025 Week of Remembrance

Date: June 27, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2025 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on the past incidents from 2015 and honor the fallen through learning. Since its inception in 2014, WOR has honored wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned.

Throughout the week, we encourage thoughtful and generative conversations—whether in briefing rooms or at tailgates—that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

References:

2025 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003 Flame-Resistant Shirt Survey

Date: June 12, 2025
Questions? Please contact:
Equipment Technology Committee

The U.S. Forest Service National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) is seeking input on the Forest Service-designed flame-resistant (FR) shirt, currently available through the National Interagency Support Cache system and FedMall.

NTDP is conducting a product review to improve future FR shirt designs. As part of this effort, a short survey is now open for federal employees who have worn any of three recent FR shirt models. Feedback will guide design improvements to better meet the needs of wildland firefighters.

To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, responses are limited to federal employees. The survey is open through September 12, 2025.

References:

NWCG Alerts

ETC Equipment Bulletin: 25-003

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

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