The intent of this course is to train new personnel in basic Firefighting skills so they can operate safely in a Wildland Fire Operational Area. A Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) is the lowest level of Wildland Fire Training. The next level up would a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and would require the S-131 Training.
The prerequisite for this course are ICS 100, IS-700, L-180 and S-190. The last two listed online classes and the online portion of S-130 can be taken in the NWCG Learning Portal.. It can take several days to get authorization to use the portal so start early. Once you have access the classes can be found on the right side of the home page under “ON DEMAND SELF-ENROLL COURSES“.
This is a blended coarse that requires the completion of both an Online Class by NWCG and a Field Exercise Day by AFR.
Hands-On Class dates can be found on the Training Calendar
Students often confuse S-130 with Rt-130. Rt-130 is the required annual refresher class for S-130. Students are not required to take Rt-130 in the same year they complete S-130.
S-130 is a required class to fulfill the NWCG Firefighter Type 2 Standard. A complete list of Qualifications can be found in the Wildland Fire Training Qualifications.
The AFR Wildland Fire Training Qualifications provide recommended minimum training requirements. These training qualifications follow Cal OES, NWCG and NFPA Standards and are available for any agency to use.
NWCG Online S130 Class (Part 1)
The Online Class is provided by NWCG and can be found in the Learning Portal.
S-130 Field Exercise Day (Part 2)
The Field Exercise Day also includes a distant learning portion and students must complete that and receive an emailed certificate prior to attending the class. (Select the Field Exercise Day link below)
S-130 Pre Field Exercise Day Link.
Students must bring the following the day of the class:
- All wildland PPE including Fire Shelter and radio (Gear will be provided if PPE has not been issued)
- 25 lb. pack that does not include PPE. (If taking Work Cap Test)
- Lunch, snacks and water
- The emailed AFR Field Exercise Day Certificate (The Instructor will sign this certificate after the class)
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