RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher and Pack Test

Fontenelle Forest, in conjunction with the Nebraska Forest Service, is offering RT-130, the Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher. This refresher class and pack test is an annual requirement for maintaining NWCG qualifications and participation in prescribed fire at Fontenelle Forest. Completion of the S130/S190 field day is a prerequisite for this training. Date: Sunday, February 21, 2027 Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Camp Brewster Lodge | 1313 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue, NE 68005 Program Fee: This class cost $20. Pre-registration is required. Registration closes Wednesday, February 17 at 5 PM. Click here to Register What to bring: Participants are required to bring the items listed below: Weighted pack for the work capacity tests (packs will be weighed before the test) Water Comfortable tennis shoes Work Capacity Tests Explained The Work Capacity Test (aka Pack Test) is conducted at two levels, moderate and arduous. The moderate level consists of hiking with a pack of 25lbs, for 2 miles, in under 30 minutes. The arduous requires hiking with a pack of 45 lbs, for 3 miles in under 45 minutes. Completion of the arduous pack test in conjunction with the S130/190 class will make you eligible for a red card, which certifies you to be a wildland firefighter. To deploy on a wildfire incident, you will need to apply as a firefighter at a participating fire agency. Completion of the moderate pack test in conjunction with the S130/190 is sufficient to be eligible to burn with some local prescribed fire specialists, such as Fontenelle Forest. Fontenelle is always looking for more qualified FFT2 volunteers for their spring and fall prescribed fires. You are required to provide your own weighted pack. Packs will be weighed before the test Questions? Contact Michaela Johnson, Conservation Specialist, at 402-731-3140 or email [email protected].