Red Card Class | Wikimedia Commons by Diego Delso
Red Card Class | Wikimedia Commons by Diego Delso
From March 7, 2023 post.
If you or someone you know in the Fairbanks and Delta area needs the required training to become a wildland firefighter, share this as class sign ups are underway. The instructor facilitated online "Red Card Class" for the Fairbanks and Delta area is scheduled for April 1-2 & 8-9th. The required field day is May 13th. Scan the QRS code on the attached flyer to register or go online to www.forestry.alaska.gov/training. A complete list of statewide classes and wildland refresher courses is listed below.
About this class: What is it and who usually takes it?
The Red Card Class - also referred to as "S-130/S-190/L-180" - will launch you into an exciting career in wildland fire!! This is your chance to push yourself, learn new skills, and help your community.
Not all of those interested in #firejobs need this class. There are still many Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection jobs available for interested applications that do not require physically working on the fireline. Need jobs are added weekly and the complete list is here http://www.forestry.alaska.gov/training/recruitment.
Those who want to be wildland fire crew members, hot shots, smoke jumpers, helicopter support personnel, EMTs or fireline paramedics, and other front line wildland firefighters are required to take this "Red Card Class". It's a right of passage nationwide so help us spread the word by sharing this post. You need not have Alaskan residency to join the summer wildland firefighting team.
Who is usually interested in seasonal wildland firefighting?
People who like to travel
People tired of the 9-5 who want the freedom to do anything in the winter?
Students who need money for college.
Service minded people who want to protect Alaska and Alaskans.
People who want to work with similarly minded people under the midnight sun in the Last Frontier.
Refresher RT-130 & Basic Wildland Firefighter training S130/190/L180 schedule is online and will be updated at www.akfireinfo.com. Here is the current list of dates and deadlines. Please share!
Mat-Su Area Red Card Class
• March 6-10, Chugiak Class. Registration closed Feb 26th, 2023
• April 3-7, Palmer Class. Registration deadline Mar 26th, 2023
• Field Day : April 7th
• Call for more information: 907-761-6340
Fairbanks & Delta Area Red Card Class
• April 1-2 and 8-9th
• Field Day: May 13th
• Email Brittany Stillie for more information: brittany.stillie@alaska.gov
Copper River Area Red Card Class
• April 22-23, 29-30th
• 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, 28-30th
• Field Day: April 30th
• Contact Kyle McNally: (970) 619-0441 kyle.mcnally@alaska.gov
----- RT-130 Mandatory Annual Wildland Fire Refresher -----
Mat Su Area Fireline Safety Refresher RT-130
• April 8 w/pack test and Fire Shelter Deployment (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 & Delta Refresher Fireline Safety Refresher RT-130
• Every Tues night 6pm-10pm, March 28th – June 6th
• EFF Pack Test and FSD – May 6, 20 and June 3rd
• Email Brittany Stillie for more information: brittany.stillie@alaska.gov
Glennallen Fireline Safety Refresher RT-130
• Every Saturday in April from 10:00am – 2:00pm
• EFF Pack Test and Fire Shelter Deployment (FSD) – Every Saturday in April, following the Refresher
• Strelna Refresher and Pack Test – To be determined
• 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 Fire Shelter Deployment (FSD) – Call to schedule
• Contact Kyle McNally: (970) 619-0441 kyle.mcnally@alaska.gov
Tok Fireline Safety Refresher RT-130
• To be determined
We will continue to update this post with class dates and times. https://akfireinfo.com/.../refresher-basic.../...
Read entire #firepotentialoutlook for the 2023 season http://ow.ly/KwiP50N6Hue
#2023AlaskaFireSeason
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